EDUC 355 - Social Studies Pedagogy for Middle Childhood

Credit Hours: 2

This course prepares middle school childhood 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 the Ohio Learning Standards and the National Social Studies Standards. This course includes extensive field experience. (Offered fall)
Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the Teacher Education Program.