EDUC 368 Middle and Secondary Social Studies Methods

This course explores standards- and inquiry-based teaching, while learning the theory and practice of teaching middle and high school social studies. Students will learn how to integrate strategies, technology, and student-centered methods in order to create dynamic lessons that will allow their students to meet all expected National Council for Social Studies Standards, Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, and Ohio Learning Standards. This course continues the emphasis of unit design, lesson planning, the development of rubrics, authentic and other assessments, and ethical and professional responsibilities as important foundations to success in an interactive social studies classroom.

OWU Units: 0.50. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): B- or higher in EDUC 350 and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: None. Offered: Fall.