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 16, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012

We will continue our discussion of "Checking for Understanding" (CFU) strategies that supplement Chapter 7 in your text. I will also collect the CFU assignment that is due today. In class, we are going to make note cards with strategies on them that you can pull from throughout the day when you're teaching.

I haven't had time to look at the "clickers issue" we had but will get back to you on that one!

Assignment for Tuesday, Feb. 21:

Read Chapter 8 in your text, "Planning Units, Lessons, and Activities". Complete Phase 1 of the Preparing a Social Studies Unit project. This will be due at the beginning of class on the 21st.
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