EDUC 531 - Social Studies Methods for the Elementary School

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2

Recognizing fundamental concepts and their germaneness to social studies instruction, students construct a model showing the conceptual framework of each of the social sciences as they might contribute to the solution of selected social science problems; apply the interfaces of historical and geographic perspectives to the solution of selected social science problems; select from among alternatives the most appropriate research models for testing selected hypotheses; outline a plan for application; evaluate selected social studies units and/or materials in accord with specific guidelines; select primary sources germane to a given social studies problem; teach a set of lessons employing them; and construct, teach, and evaluate a series of lessons to help pupils develop group process skills and group investigatory techniques.