EDU 554 - Integrated Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics Methods in Elementary Education

3 Semester Hour(s)

This interdisciplinary course focuses on applying theory in practice across the content areas and offers an approach to curriculum planning in which social studies, science and mathematics content, skills, and methods of instruction are integrated. Students will examine issues and trends in social studies, science, and mathematics curriculum, principles of instructional techniques, and models of instruction in teaching and learning social studies, science, and mathematics. This course will also include the study and application of best practices from research-based approaches to teaching and assessment of social studies, science, and mathematical concepts and methods at the elementary school level. The course is designed to help the student learn and apply pedagogy specific to mathematics, science, and social studies, using literacy as a foundational framework. The course will examine creative, integrated activities and learning situations that range from individual inquiry to group interactions. Teaching in an elementary school is a primary requirement for this course. Students will develop Portfolio Work Sample 4.