Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies

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EDUC 308/308U/508U: Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies

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Course Description - In-depth examination of fundamental social studies concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on history, geography, economics, and civics. Course content emphasizes instructional design and integrates state and national standards, project-based learning approaches, curriculum integration strategies, content area literacy, and current research.