CIS480B Social Studies Methods

This course focuses on teaching methods of teaching social studies to candidates in the elementary/middle level education MAT programs. Candidates will learn to develop effective social studies instruction in and for pluralistic democracy. The course stresses year-long planning, unit planning and lesson planning. It also introduces candidates to varied social studies methods. Use of primary sources, especially from the Library of Congress, is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Elementary Education M.A.T. program. 2 semester hours