ELED 4400 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Science (ALPP)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Elementary Education

Description:

Required for all Elementary Education students. This course will introduce methods and strategies for effective instruction in the social studies at the K-8 level. This course examines the national standards (NCSS) as well as, state core curriculum needed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes related to teaching social studies in the K-8 schools. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop awareness of the origins and evolution of the social studies and identify the NCSS standards. 2. Develop both substantive knowledge and procedural knowledge of teaching history, geography, citizenship, media literacy, and current issues. 3. Develop a pedagogical knowledge of how literary genres and technology can build students' knowledge of social studies. 4. Create and use varied assessments to promote student learning of social studies standards. 5. Develop awareness of the role of social studies as a means for participation of youth as contributing members of a social and political democracy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Elementary Education Program. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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