Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU227   20044-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-2004

EDU227  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Acad

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 State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. Approved school-based practicum required.

Prerequisites: Formal admission to an undergraduate teacher preparation program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EDU227  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Social Studies Techniques and Methods

 

1.

Identify current 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.

Summarize the practicum experience. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

EDU227  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Social Studies Techniques and Methods

 

I. 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. Classroom Participation

C. Reflection

 

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