ED 229 : METHODS OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

This course will equip elementary preservice teachers with the knowledge, skills and processes of teach mg history and social sciences necessary to plan thorough, effective lessons using a variety of instructional strategies that are deemed effective in social studies classrooms. Students will plan, develop and evaluate social studies lessons and instructional units that are age-appropriate. Teaching through inquiry will be an instructional focus m which students will learn how to develop the curiosity of learners as they provide authentic learning experiences. The focus of the course will be on pedagogy with the required sacral studies content being covered m content courses in United States history, state and local Virginia government, geography and/or economics.