EDU 306 - Secondary Social Studies Methods (1)

This course introduces students to methods and strategies for teaching social studies and history at the secondary level. In the course students will be introduced to the historical and theoretical foundations of teaching social sciences, as well as to general issues involved in planning and organizing a social studies curriculum. These include primary source-based history instruction; methods of historical production (e.g., films, graphic histories, documentaries); curriculum development; aligning instruction with standards; technology and social studies teaching; and assignment design and evaluation. Students complete a 40 hour practicum at the junior high or high school level, and they must provide their own transportation to the school site. Prerequisites: EDU 205, 215, 230, 240, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course requires an in-person practicum experience at the school. Students doing online learning are not eligible to take this course.