MGE 518 Methods of Teaching Middle Grades Social Studies

This course identifies methods of teaching and learning social studies for candidates in the Middle Grades Education Program. It introduces candidates to varied social studies methods. In this course candidates learn to plan and implement effective social studies instruction in and for a pluralistic democracy. The course stresses primary source-centered, inquiry-based learning, unit planning and lesson planning. It also introduces candidates to varied social studies methods. Use of primary sources, especially from the Library of Congress, is emphasized. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Middle Grades Education Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours