ELED 337 Methods in Elementary Social Science (K-6)
(XL: ELED 537) This course prepares preservice teachers to teach social science in the elementary grades. Students will explore the principles and interrelationships among the various areas of social science (history, geography, culture, economics, and citizenship). Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary planning, investigative and inquiry-based learning, knowledge building, and making connections to Illinois, the United States, and the world. Course topics will include unit and lesson development, differentiated instruction and assessment, and integration of technology into instruction and learning.