EDU 318 - WI: Social Studies Methods

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Introduces pre-service, PreK-4 teachers to curriculum and instructional methods used by professional, elementary level, social studies educators. Students are exposed to the social studies curriculum as it relates to learning and development, differences in learning styles, critical thinking, problem solving, active learning, and inquiry. Areas of focus to be explored include effective teaching strategies and appropriate/relevant pedagogy applicable to the social studies content areas (geography, history, economics, and civics/government) based on standards identified by Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Council for the Social Studies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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