CIEC 3300 Language Arts & Social Studies Integration and Assessment

This course examines the thematic approach to curriculum development and integration through social studies concepts. The research on developmentally appropriate curriculum and authentic (performance-based) assessment is presented and discussed. Students design integrated curriculum around social studies concepts and math and reading/language arts skills, connected to NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations. Students construct pre-K to grade 3 curriculum and performance-based assessment by utilizing children’s literature, divergent questions, conceptual themes, brain research, learning styles, and multiple intelligences. Prerequisite(s): CIEC 2000
Credits: 3.0