CMAT 5340 Social Studies Methods and Assessments with Art

This course will prepare preservice teacher candidates (TCs) to build a conceptual base in the social studies (history, civics, cultural studies, political science, and other social sciences for elementary and middle school students) and the visual and performing arts (music, dance, visual arts and theater) for facilitating learning for elementary students. TCs will explore New Jersey Core Curriculum Content, Common Core, and National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) Standards in order to plan lessons that develop social studies, literacy, and aesthetic knowledge for students in today’s inclusive classrooms. Understanding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in the Arts (K-6) will allow TCs to explore, engage in, and evaluate interdisciplinary pedagogies to be implemented in the classroom. Diverse hands-on methodologies, differentiated teaching strategies and reflective assessments focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be intrinsic to this integrated course.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Elementary MAT Program;CMAT 5100 ; Co-requisite(s): EdUC 5250
Credits: 3.0