EDUC 420 - Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
In this course candidates will learn to design inclusive instruction that connects diverse elementary students with their communities, from local to global, in both past and present. Models, theories, and methods informed by child development, disciplinary literacy, inquiry-based learning, multicultural education, social justice, and global education will also be studied. Candidates will create lesson plans that connect to big ideas about the world, build upon student curiosity, include opportunities for real engagement, and align to state, national, and international standards.

Note(s): Co-listed with EDUC 520