ED 5535 RESEARCH IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Candidates will study the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies—the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related areas, and research current instructional practices in social studies—to promote elementary students’ abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. Instructional approaches and assessment tools will be demonstrated and applied in field experiences. Candidates will learn to develop valid teacher made tests in relation to unit and lesson planning. Candidates will complete a course related research project. Fieldwork is required.