EDS 301 - The Teaching of Secondary School Curriculum in Social Studies

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CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

4 hours; 4 credits The history, content, methods, and functions of social studies. Structures and concepts of the social studies disciplines are examined, particularly geography, economics, and political science. Issues of language and literacy acquisition related to the social studies are discussed. Students explore a range of alternative strategies and technologies used to address the linguistically diverse and adolescents with special needs. Students work on individual and group assignments to create specific curricula in social studies for children in grades 7-9 and 10-12. A fieldwork component of thirty-five (35) hours is included. Prerequisites: EDS 201, EDS 202, and a GPA of 2.75 or above Corequisite: EDS 307

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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