EDU 551 - Elementary Social Studies Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds

This course focuses on ways to organize and teach social studies courses at the elementary level. Students will examine various theories for teaching social studies, current research and national/state standards in order to link theory and practice and create a vision of social studies that promotes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary thinking, issues of diversity, and relevance to student lives.

Prerequisite(s): Open to matriculated interns in the ETEP program or by permission of the Teacher Education Department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

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Course Type: Education