School of Education and Social Sciences
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues.
Time: to

This course provides opportunities for candidates to explore specific teaching and assessment strategies and processes particularly suited for the fields of Social Studies. Emphasis will be placed upon the tools of inquiry and national and Pennsylvania academic standards for Social Studies. During this course candidates will create lesson plans in diverse social studies disciplines and will use them to micro-teach. Candidates will develop a unit plan with detailed lesson plans which identify appropriate adaptations for diverse learners. Candidates will also create assessment tools including tests and authentic assessments and assignments with appropriate adaptations for diverse learners. Candidates will utilize instructional technology to create a CD which includes their unit plan and assessment. Candidates must earn a C or higher to successfully complete this course.Prerequisites: CSCM1030 (COSK2220) or CSHR1030 (COSK2225) Candidacy status in education and admission to Professional Semester Co-requisite: EDUC04503 Credits