ED 444 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies

3 credit hours - Curricular approaches, teaching strategies, and resources for effective teaching of social studies at the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels. Particular emphasis is given to content knowledge and methodology in history, geography, civics, and economics. The pre-service teacher’s development as a decision-maker is emphasized; a laboratory experience is required. Admission to the Teacher Education Program required. Prerequisite(s): ED 410, ED 447, ED 465, EDF 461, and SPED 415. Co-requisite(s): ED 411, ED 445, ED 446, and ED 448.