Mthds Teach Elem Sch Social Studies (EDUC 3783)

Term: Training

Faculty

	Jacquelyn S BryantShow MyInfo popup for Jacquelyn S Bryant
	jsbryant@swu.edu
	Office hours: Monday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

	Dr. Laurie Giles HillstockShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Laurie Giles Hillstock
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	Office hours: Monday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Description

This course provides an overview of methods, materials, and current research for teaching social studies in elementary schools. It focuses on enabling teacher candidates to effectively teach social-studies concepts using student-centered, inquiry-based approaches. Current theories and standards for social-studies process skills and technologies are explored. Required for all elementary education teacher candidates. Prerequisites: HIST 1063, HIST 2053; Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75.