is designed to provide both the theoretical background and the practical knowledge necessary for planning, implementing, and assessing a social studies program in a contemporary elementary school. In addition, the latest advances in Instructional Technology will be introduced and integrated into the methodology. Students will be introduced to a variety of approaches and instructional materials for effectively facilitating the learning of content and skills associated with the social sciences, and for integrating this learning with other areas of the elementary curriculum. A high level of interaction and integration between methods courses and field experiences will provide students with applications of "Theory into Practice" and consistent classroom experiences. This course will be supplemented and enhanced with BlackBoard.

Prerequisites: Candidacy Status and Permission of the Department Head