EDU 446 - Methods of Teaching Social Science

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McKendree University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to social science education in the elementary school. Through a variety of models, with an emphasis on the discovery methods, candidates will explore various techniques of teaching social sciences. Candidates will discover strategies for problem solving using guided research, technology, questioning processes, and trial and error methods by exploring a social or community issue. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and EDU 441 and 442. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 445 and EDU 430. A 48 hour eight-week field experience for the EDU 445/446 block is a course requirement. Each semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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