Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU295   20012-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/00
EDU295 20012-20025 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Social Studies Methods and Curriculum Development
Overview of teaching elementary social studies. Topics include lesson plans preparation, teaching strategies, assessments, classroom management techniques and teaching resources. Emphasis on Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. Prerequisites: EDU270 and EDU272.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU295   20012-20025 Social Studies Methods and Curriculum Development
1. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)
2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II)
3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III)
4. Assess various social studies teaching resources currently available. (IV)
5. Use various teaching resources to teach social studies. (IV)
6. Analyze the use of technology to teach social studies. (V)
7. Develop social studies curriculum. (VI)
8. Demonstrate ability to write lesson objectives. (VI)
9. Summarize various teaching strategies. (VII)
10. Use various teaching strategies. (VII)
11. Summarize the purpose of assessments. (VIII)
12. Evaluate various assessment options. (VIII)
13. Demonstrate ability to promote student self-assessment. (VIII)
14. Prepare a lesson plan. (IX)
15. Teach a social studies lesson. (IX)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU295   20012-20025 Social Studies Methods and Curriculum Development
    I. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
      II. Characteristics of Learners
          A. Learning Styles
          B. Past Experiences
          C. Backgrounds
          D. Prior Knowledge
          E. Cultural Differences
        III. Classroom Management
            A. Styles
            B. Techniques
            C. Positive Learning Environment
            D. Culturally Responsive
          IV. Teaching Resources
              A. Textbooks
              B. Internet/Computers
              C. Professional Literature
              D. Other
            V. Technology
                A. Computers
                B. Software
                C. Internet
                D. Media
                D. Other
              VI. Social Studies Curriculum
                  A. Development
                  B. Objectives
                  C. Resources
                  D. Standards
                  E. Current Trends
                VII. Teaching Strategies
                    A. Match to Subject Matter
                    B. Concepts and Generalizations
                    C. Inquiry Process
                    D. Social Studies Skills
                    E. Students' Developmental Levels
                    F. Diverse Needs
                    G. Asking Questions
                    H. Encourage Critical Thinking
                  VIII. Assessments
                      A. Purpose
                      B. Standards
                      C. Methods
                      D. Self-Assessment
                    IX. Lesson Plans
                        A. Preparation
                        B. Objectives
                        C. Teaching Procedures
                        D. Learning Activities
                        E. Material
                        F. Assessments
                        G. Remedial Activities
                        H. Enrichment Activities
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