ECE 305 - Social Studies Methods for the Developing Child

Institution:

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course is designed to develop an understanding of the conceptual structure of Early Childhood Social Studies Standards from Pre K- 4 program. These Social Studies' national and state learning standards will emerge through the holistic approach to instruction of history, time continuity and change, geography, culture, civics, government,, and individual development and identity, science, technology and society, authority, economics, interactions between people and their environment and global connections. Students will explore the implications of these understandings for formulating instruction and assessment activities in these content areas that are appropriate to Pre k-4 learners. Special emphasis will be placed on instructional approaches that actively engage young learners in concept formation, skill introduction and development, values, as well as, individual performance assessment. Offered: Fall Term.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) and Admission into Teacher Education Program

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cheyney.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 399-2275

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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