ECE 445

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Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Classrooms (Pre K-3)

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

This course will prepare teaching candidates (1) with methods, skills and strategies for teaching social studies to children in grades Pre K-3, (2) to model democratic teaching practices, and (3) to establish democratic classrooms as they prepare children to assume roles as participatory citizens in a democracy.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed/Max

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Other Prerequisites

Concurrent enrollment in ECE 441 and 442.

Learning Outcomes

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ECE 445 Course Outcomes

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their understanding of the history, purpose, and current status of social studies in the classroom. Students will identify and recognize democratic principles and practices in the social studies curriculum, in K-3 classrooms, and in society. Students will demonstrate the ability to appropriately plan for teaching social studies. Students will experience and participate in various strategies appropriate for teaching K-3 social studies.