EDUC 308 - Teaching Social Studies

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Point Park University

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Description:

Innovative techniques for an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of social sciences will be addressed in this course. Special attention is given to anti-biased curriculum. Presentation through developmentally appropriate materials and resources is examined. A six-session guided field experience is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Approved application to the Education Department. Course Objectives This course shall require the candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Education and competence in applying developmentally appropriate practices to meet the diverse needs of all students including: Citizenship Education (1) economics, communication, transportation, industrialization, technology and agriculture (2) geography including location, place, region, human and environmental interaction (3) world, national, state and local history (4) political science, government, social organizations and civic responsibilities (5) Social Sciences including: human behavior, culture and society (6) family structures (7) prejudice, tolerance and other coping behaviors (8) artworks and other cultural artifacts (9) Selecting, implementing and adapting effective instructional strategies, curriculum resources and technologies in collaboration with other educators to meet the needs of diverse learners including: problem analysis, creativity, problem-solving and decision-making skills, (10) inquiry, direct instruction and cooperative learning (11) multidisciplinary curriculum integration (12) use of developmentally appropriate manipulatives (13) hands-on activities (14) Factors that influence individual development and learning of children preschool through 4th grade: social and cultural (15) Managing the instructional environment: creating a positive, inclusive learning environment (16) establishing and maintaining rapport with all students (17) Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices, including: problem solving (18) effective questioning techniques (19) effective instructional strategies, inquiry, cooperative learning, inductive and deductive teaching (20) strategies to encourage children's physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional and aesthetic development

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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