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 7, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

We're going to start class with a short video clip about the continents - are there 6 or 7?

How Many Continents Are There?

Then we're going to discuss our current event assignments that are due today as well as review the suggestions for teaching current events in Chapter 6 of your text using a Powerpoint. We are going to review newspapers for current event articles that are and are not appropriate for classroom discussion at the elementary school level.

Assignment for Thursday, Feb. 9th:

Read Chapter 7 in your text - READ it! On pages 256-257 of your text, there are examples of multiple choice with justification and short essay item assessments. Using your current events topic that you shared in class on Tuesday, Feb. 7, develop your own multiple choice with justification and short essay item assessments. Have them typed/word processed and ready for class this Thursday, Feb. 9th.
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