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
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.
