The Secondary School Curiculum in the Social Studies

This course examines the secondary school social studies curriculum from the specialist's standpoint and explores the process of transforming it for teaching and learning. General principles for developing a social studies curriculum are discussed; connections to New York State standards and National Council of Social Studies standards are established; and resources for teaching are analyzed and evaluated. A field work component of a minimum of twenty (20) hours in included. Not open to students who have taken EDS 315 or equivalent.This program is for individuals who do not yet hold New York State initial teacher certification in secondary social studies.

Fall, Spring

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