ELED 304 - Methods Of Teaching Social Studies-Elementary School

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Elementary Education

Description:

A study of instructional methods and materials for teaching social studies to all students, including exceptional students. Explores approaches to promoting children's cognitive and affective concept formation, critical thinking, exploration of problems associated with methods of research and appreciation of cultural diversity and global issues. May be accompanied by supervised, sequential clinical experiences culminating in teaching student-developed instructional units. Classroom management techniques conducive to the implementation of succesful individual and group unit projects are investigated. Emphasis on intermediate and middle school grades.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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