EDU 342 - Language Arts and Social Studies Teaching Techniques for Elementary and Middle School

Semester Hours: 3
The content and methods for teaching verbal and written expression including grammar, listening skills, spelling, writing, integrated thematic unit planning, and authentic assessment. The inter-relationships among these areas are shown from kindergarten to middle school levels. The content and teaching methods for the social sciences including current affairs, economics, government, geography, history, social concerns, political science, sociology, global perspectives, and multi-ethnic education. Instructional material, research, curriculum development, practice and evaluation, classroom management, discipline, and professionalism will be covered in both sections of the course.

Pre-requisites: admission to the Education Program, OR EDU 100 - Introduction to Education, junior standing, and consent of the Director of the Center for Teacher Excellence.

Offered: Spring, odd years.