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Syllabus

Teacher Education
07E:161 001  Methods Elementary School Social Studies
Fall, 2009
Instructors: Margie Ann Hood (Linda Fielding, supervisor)
Emails: mrhood@mchsi.com
Course Web Site: www.uiowa.edu/~c07e161a/
Course Description

This course is designed to teach future elementary school teachers the skills and knowledge they will need to effectively structure social studies instruction for K-6 students. The course covers planning, teaching, and assessing social studies lessons as well as numerous strategies for engaging and empowering young learners to become active, democratic citizens.

Required Readings

Readings will be provided by the instructor.


Focus Standards and Student Assignments

StandardsStudent Assignments
C: Planning Instruction

Team lesson plan

D: Instructional Strategies

Team lesson plan

H: Reflection and Professional Development

Team lesson reflection
Community service learning project