CUAI 5455 - Social Studies Methods for the Middle Grades
(2 credits)Prerequisites: Prerequisites; CUAI 5400 and admission to teacher education. Corequisites:CUAI 5458. A study of content specific methodology for middle school social studies (grades 4-8). The course focuses on planning, instruction, assessment, teacher resources, technology, and classroom climate. Students design and implement learning experiences that incorporate meaningful uses of social studies concepts during field experiences as well as become familiar with the standards, pedagogy, and assessment in social studies. (Evaluative Level of the Teaching Portfolio is required.) (fall, spring)