Fall 2019
ECED 453
TEACHING SOC STU IN EARLY CHLD
(Fall 2019)
Introduces different modes of disciplinary inquiry compatible with social studies instruction. Teacher candidates develop skills in understanding, planning, delivering and assessing instruction with a focus on sociocultural development and classroom management. Course objectives and activities are based on the College, Career and Civic Life four-stage model of inquiry from the National Council for the Social Studies and align with Maryland state standards for early childhood social studies. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program, ECED 356, ELED 302, 320, 350, 398, completion of General Education Group IIIB. Three hours per week with enhancement.
ELED 405
TEACHING SOC STUDIES IN ELEM
(Fall 2019)
Selection, organization, presentation and assessment of meaningful social studies learning experiences for elementary and middle school students. Attention given to technology, literature, and local resources that support learning in diverse classroom settings. Field experiences and reflective evaluations included. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program; ELED 310, 316, 317, EDUC 318. Co-requisite: ELED 309. Three hours per week.
Spring 2020
ECED 453
TEACHING SOC STU IN EARLY CHLD
(Spring 2020)
Introduces different modes of disciplinary inquiry compatible with social studies instruction. Teacher candidates develop skills in understanding, planning, delivering and assessing instruction with a focus on sociocultural development and classroom management. Course objectives and activities are based on the College, Career and Civic Life four-stage model of inquiry from the National Council for the Social Studies and align with Maryland state standards for early childhood social studies. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program, ECED 356, ELED 302, 320, 350, 398, completion of General Education Group IIIB. Three hours per week with enhancement.
ELED 405
TEACHING SOC STUDIES IN ELEM
(Spring 2020)
Selection, organization, presentation and assessment of meaningful social studies learning experiences for elementary and middle school students. Attention given to technology, literature, and local resources that support learning in diverse classroom settings. Field experiences and reflective evaluations included. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program; ELED 310, 316, 317, EDUC 318. Co-requisite: ELED 309. Three hours per week.
ELED 499
DIVERSITY AND THE COMMUNITY
(Spring 2020)
Reviews theories and aspects of cultural competence most relevant to teaching in diverse classrooms. Explores the ideals of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, equity and human dignity from the perspective of the community. Provides experiences that heighten candidates’ diversity awareness and sensitivity. Examines different kinds of beliefs, attitudes, values and practices that foster cultural and linguistic competence at the Community level. The instructor may use different medium to study the topic. One hour per week.
