Description
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the social studies, as well as to prepare candidates in social studies content. Using the New York State Learning Standards in Social Studies as the framework, teacher candidates will focus on effective teaching and questioning strategies, unit and lesson planning for the diverse classroom, and the development of critical thinking and literary skills. Teacher candidates will learn methods, strategies, and techniques for making the social studies multicultural, inclusive, and activity-based, while also incorporating information technology and media resources.