Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU227   20036-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/28/03
EDU227 20036-20042 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Social Studies Techniques and Methods
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: Formal admission to a state approved undergraduate teacher preparation program, EDU270, and EDU272.
 
Course Note:Requires twenty (20) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU227   20036-20042 Social Studies Techniques and Methods
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:
 
EDU227   20036-20042 Social Studies Techniques and Methods
    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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