EDEE 4340D - Social Studies in Grades EC-6

3 hours

(3;0;16) Principles of teaching social studies in the primary and elementary school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruction in classroom settings and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in grades EC-6. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D, EDEE 3380D, all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major. Required core and academic major social studies courses and DFEC classes.