Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/03
EDU295 20034-20042	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, includes 20 hours field experience. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree, EDU270, and EDU272.

 

Course Note:Requires twenty (20) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment. The proposed courses have been reviewed by the Arizona Department of Education, the State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction. The courses cover all of the state standards. The content of the courses prepares the student to apply for state teaching certification. A Bachelors degree is also required for this certification.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EDU295   20034-20042	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)
16.	Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (X)
17.	Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (X)
18.	Summarize the practicum experience. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EDU295   20034-20042	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 E. 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 X. Practicum Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Tutoring C. Reflection

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