EDU 360 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the practical application for teaching social studies in a secondary education classroom. Not only will students explore some of the theoretical and pedagogical arguments in teaching social studies, but candidates will also learn to employ the use of these pedagogical theories in their teaching practice. Teacher candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss theoretical research and scholarship, design unit and long-range lesson plans, and practice teaching under the mentorship of a public school partner. Thus, students will engage in the preparation for teaching in a secondary social studies classroom for diverse learners.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.