SEC 524 - Methods Teach Social Studies

Institution:

The College of Saint Rose - Closed

Subject:

Secondary Education

Description:

Practical approaches to curriculum implementation for current events, economics, history, political science and government, and sociology are stressed. Practical approaches for implementing NCSS and New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies are emphasized. Methods of teaching geography, multiculturalism and global education within various disciplines are included. Writing lesson and unit plans and objectives, planning for teaching and evaluating through alternative strategies (e.g., use of portfolios and authentic assessment), use of assignments, and technology for instruction are course topics. Organizing the classroom for social studies instruction in a variety of ways such as for a democratic climate, cooperative learning, small and large group instruction, for teaching students of differing abilities, etc. is addressed. Social studies process skills, such as the use of primary and secondary sources, scientific method, and reporting skills receive attention, as do teaching writing, speaking and study skills through social studies. Students complete a 20-hour OPT in conjunction with this course. Co-or prerequisite: SEC 519. Open to CSR majors only. Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.strose.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 454-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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