CIMS 333 - Social Studies Methods/ Assessment for Teaching

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course examines methods and materials for teaching grade 5-8 social studies. Social studies is defined as an interdisciplinary field that includes history, geography, sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, and economics, and which examines social problems over time and in different times and places. Social studies is presented as a means of understanding the diversity and unity of peoples and their societies worldwide. The course emphasizes methods of teaching democratic and multicultural values, cooperative interaction, and personal social responsibility. The course also explores interdisciplinary connections between social studies and other elementary school subjects such as math, science, language arts, and fine arts. Prerequisites: CIEE 229; pre- or co-requisite: CIEE 322 and appropriate field experience 2 credits

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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