SEC 518 Methods of Teaching Social Studies at the Secondary Level

This course addresses methods of teaching social studies at the middle/high school level through an in-depth focus on curriculum, methods, and materials. Candidates will create lesson and unit plans using backward design and universal design for learning. Candidates will draft documents on planning for instruction and assessment, instructing and engaging students in learning, and assessing student learning. The course includes 40 hours of field experience and related assignments that offer candidates practice for successful completion of state licensure requirements. Pre-requisite(s): A grade of B or better in SEC 502 and SPE 500. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 semester hours

Credits

5