ELU 344 - TEACH/ASSESS SOC STUD/MID LEV

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Elementary Education

Description:

Designed to prepare teacher candidates with a background for teaching and assessing social studies themes of history, geography, civics/government, and economics in elementary and middle level classrooms grades 4-8, this course uses inquiry based and student-centered approaches to lifelong learning. By using simulation, role-play, case studies, cultural artifacts, cooperative learning, and inquiry project built upon student research, participants are invited to share social studies concepts and themes that provide insights into historical periods and cultures and help students and youth to understand events and periods from multiple perspectives. Emphasis is placed upon authentic activities that call for real-life applications using skills and content of the field. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach and assess social studies content using analytic thinking skills while meeting state content standards both on campus and in an extensive field experience. ELU 344 is part of the Elementary Education Grades4-8 professional semester block of courses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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