CIEE 5140 Teaching Strategies in Social Studies and Gobal Issues

This course examines methods and materials for teaching grade K-5 social studies. Social studies are definied as an interdisciplinary field which includes history, geography, sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, and economics, and which examines social problems over time and in different times and places. Social studies is presented as a means of understanding the diversity and unity of peoples and their societies worldwide. The course emphasized methods of teaching democratic and multicultural values, cooperative interaction, and personal social responsibility. The course also explores interdisciplinary connections between social studies and other elementary school subjects such as math, science, language arts, and fine arts. Prerequisite(s): CIEE 5110
Credits: 3.0