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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Today in class we're going to finish Chapter 8 on planning units, lessons and activities with discussions of each. We will start with Chapter 9 to set you up for your teaching strategies demonstration on Thursday of this week.

Assignment for Thursday, March 1:

Teaching strategies demonstrations - 30 minutes each.

Assignment for Tuesday, March 6:

Phase 1 and 2 of your unit plan project. We will discuss this in class before then but it is due (must be completed) Tuesday, March 6th.
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