EDUC565

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Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Middle and High School Social Studies

Education Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

Course Subject Code

EDUC

Course Number

565

Status

Active

Course Attributes

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Course Short Title

Teaching Assm Middle & HS-S.S

Course Long Title

Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Middle and High School Social Studies

Course Description

Examines the key debates in the field of Social Studies Education and provides students with cutting edge pedagogical content knowledge with an emphasis on hands on constructivist pedagogy and knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standard. Students acquire essential pedagogical content knowledge and skills through the study of research-based best practices. Blends university based classes with fieldwork. Students become skilled at creating inquiry lessons using political cartoons and propaganda. In addition students learn how to create and assess pedagogies that promote democratic citizenship and deliberation. The emphasis is upon providing candidates with the skills to teach their future students to become actively involved global citizens with deep historical understanding and the critical thinking skills to work towards solving the problems facing an increasingly globalized world.

Min

3

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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