EDUM 6100 - Integrated Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Literacy: K-6

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisites
Admission to graduate program; EDUM 5650, EDUM 5660

Corequisites
RDGM 6000 and EDUM 6105

This course focuses on integrated methods, materials, and curricula currently in use in elementary social studies and literacy education. Social studies concepts and skill will bc explored within the framework of age-appropriate content and methods. The course will emphasize decision-making skills to foster the integration of diverse literacy skills within social studies diciplines (history, geography, economics, civics). Teacher candidate will incorporate state and national standard, use technology and develop an integrated unit which will include appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate instruction and learning.