EDU 302: Curriculum Integration and Thematic Teaching through Social Studies and Language Arts

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with an opportunity to review Social Studies curriculum frameworks and theries through instructional techniques and effective pedagogical practices specific to addressing the following topics: current events, diversity in the classroom, Social Constructivism, Inquiry Based Problem Solving, Problem Based Learning, effective questioning techniques, Socratic Method and the utilization of Primary and Secondary Sourcing to support the development and differentiation of instruction to address diverse populations. Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency of skills through assigned field assignments focused on effective planning for instruction and completion of small-group instructional field observation.