Elementary Social Studies Methods and Content (415-0-20)

Instructors

Jeannie Kim

Sonia Wang

Meeting Info

TBA: Thurs 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

This course prepares preservice teachers to teach social studies in the elementary grades. Inquiry
is a grounding principle that will be explored in the context of social studies planning.
Candidates will examine interdisciplinary planning and shared pedagogy, and methodologies for
social studies. Some class sessions, readings, or experiences will focus on either science or social
studies in contrast with some of the cross-curricular approaches. The broad range of social
science content will be addressed, including history, geography, culture, economics and
citizenship, with connections to Illinois, the United States and the world. Candidates will work
with and examine Common Core Standards and Illinois State Standards.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory