The purpose of this course is to introduce future teachers to elementary social studies curriculum and instructional methods. Candidates will review the social studies curriculum as it relates to learning and development, differences in learning styles, critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills, active learning and motivation, inquiry, collaboration and supportive classroom interaction, instructional planning, assessment, reflection and professional growth, and professional leadership (based on pedagogical standards identified by the National Council for the Social Studies). Field experience is required.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

We'll begin class today with our quiz over the "Five Ways to Enrich Any Unit". We will then review the Phase 1 assignments you turned in on Tuesday.

Assignment for Tuesday, February 28:

Read Chapter 9 in your text.

Assignment for Thursday, March 1:

Each one of you will choose one of the "Great Teaching Strategies" described in Chapter 9. In class on March 1, you will each model the one you choose to the rest of the class. You will use one of the lessons from your Social Studies series materials. Have everything prepared to teach us, demonstrating your strategy, in a 30 minute lesson.
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