ED 395 - Teaching Social Studies - Middle Grades

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This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach Social Studies in the Middle Grades. Concepts, attitudes and skills necessary for effective social studies teaching are emphasized. Attention is paid to developing instructional skills and identifying methods and materials appropriate to the developmental level of early adolescents. This is a placement embedded course; a 48-hour field experience placement in a regionally accredited school is required during the course. Note(s) Permission from the Clinical Experience Office is required to register.