ECE 444

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Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Classrooms (prek-3)

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

This course provides students with the content knowledge, classroom methods, assessments, materials, and strategies for effectively teaching culturally responsive Social Studies in prek-3 grade school settings.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

2

Fixed/Max

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Recommended

Concurrent enrollment with ECE 430, 433, 438R, 446, 447

Title

Content Knowledge

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and recognize democratic principles and practices in the social studies curriculum, in preK-3 classrooms, and in society including the importance of honoring diversity.

Title

Honoring Diversity

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to plan and assess developmentally appropriate social studies learning activities using both the state and national standards while ensuring equal access for all students.

Title

Nurturing Pedagogy

Learning Outcome

Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to integrate social studies with other disciplines.