This course is an examination of the nature, objectives, and curricula of social studies in junior and senior high schools. Concepts and methods of approach are emphasized. Methods, techniques, teaching aids, resource units, lesson plans, evaluation, and teaching reading and study skills are examined. (This course may be taken for credit as EDUC 480. A 30 hour field placement is required.)
Prerequisites
EDUC 242; a passing score on PRAXIS I Core Academic Skills for Educators; admission to the teacher education program.