CEDUC 3405 Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood and Elementary
This course enhances students' abilities to teach social studies to early and elementary-aged children. It covers developmentally appropriate curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and strategies for family and community involvement. The course includes place-based, project-based, and inquiry-based learning approaches to engage children in social studies disciplines including history, geography, civics, economics, and culture and society. Emphasis is placed on skills and strategies for teaching children critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, civic responsibility, and cultural awareness.