ED 390 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies and Science

Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies and Science provides an integrative approach to teaching both science and social studies content and practices at the elementary level. This course utilizes a variety of formats and teaching strategies aligned with national standards. Three core teaching practices will be explored and practiced: (1) safety and management of materials, (2) addressing common misconceptions through eliciting student thinking, and (3) data collection/observation of primary sources and construction of evidence-based claims. Lesson planning and teaching are the focus of this course. As such, teaching strategies are modeled, rehearsed, and debriefed through the delivery of course content.

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): ED 240 and ED 340 or students may obtain permission from the instructor.