CIT502 Teaching for Conceptual Integration in Science and Social Studies

The course focuses on how student learning can be enhanced when a teacher blends together instructional methods that help students integrate concepts, ideas, processes, and contexts from the curricular areas of science and social studies. Assertions that cross these two school subjects include: - Concepts such as systems and order can be blended across physical, biological and social systems. - Connections between scientific literacy and informed decision making should be investigated. - The relationship between science and society, science in society, should be examined. Prerequisites: Admission to program; CIT501 and EPS541 (which may be taken concurrently with CIT502). 3 semester hours