EDUC 523 - Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle Schools

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Staff. The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in elementary education to help children learn about their social, political, economic, historic, cultural and geographical world in which they live now and in the future as informed, intelligent citizens of the Republic. We will read and discuss a variety of important texts in American education; develop appropriate curriculum materials; examine critical issues of class, gender, race and equity; and foster experienced based learning activities appropriate for the younger student.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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