SSED 411Teaching Secondary Social Studies I

3 credits · Social Studies Education · Penn State

SSED 411 Teaching Secondary Social Studies I is the first methods courses in a two-course sequence in preparation for teaching social studies in the secondary grades (7-12), with emphasis on the the subjects most frequently taught in schools and specified in academic standards (civics/government, economics, geography, and history). The principal goal is to provide prospective teachers with a better understanding of the nature, curriculum, and educational structures of social studies in the U.S.; of how to identify, select, instruct, and assess rigorous content and learning outcomes; and of effective strategies for designing, planning, and implementing instruction. Additional topics may be included as determined by the section instructor.