EDUC 520 - Methods for Elementary Social Studies Instruction
Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Graduate Status
In this course students will learn to design inclusive instruction that connects diverse
elementary students with their communities, from local to global, in both past and
present. Students will study models, theories, and methods informed by child development,
disciplinary literacy, inquiry-based learning, multicultural education, social justice,
and global education. Students will create lesson plans that link to big ideas about
the world, build upon student curiosity, include opportunities for authentic engagement,
and align to state, national, and international standards for informed citizenship.
Note(s): Co-listed with EDUC 420