MEDUC 560 - Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools

Credits: (3)
Provides a foundation for classroom methodology and the development and delivery of NCSS and VSC standards-based instructional activities, lessons, and assessments for secondary school learners. Teacher candidates will engage in discussion regarding the reasons for social studies in a democratic nation and an increasingly diverse country and world. They will examine issues, trends and research topics related to social studies education. Teacher candidates will develop a working knowledge of differentiated instruction for students of all abilities, cultures, and learning styles during the accompanying field experience of Internship I, and they will learn about the importance of serving as role models and leaders who continue to grow professionally. Prerequisite(s): MEDUC 501, MEDUC 502. This course is taken concurrently with MEDUC 514 and MEDUC 527 during Internship I. Spring.