EDUC 359 - Social Studies Pedagogy for Adolescents to Young Adults

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This course prepares middle school and adolescent to young adult teacher education candidates to teach social studies to students in grades 4-9. Candidates are prepared to plan tasks and activities appropriate for the diverse needs of their students. Attention is paid to becoming better citizens, exploring our global connections, both as individuals and learning communities. The course prepares candidates to plan and implement lessons, with appropriate assessments that will stimulate students’ development of social studies concepts and skills and that are based on Ohio Academic Content Standards and the National Social Studies Standards. This course includes extensive field experience. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;