ED317 Social Science Methods: K–8

2 credit(s)

This course is designed to help pre-service teachers develop knowledge, methods, and evaluative tools to become competent in teaching social studies in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students learn how to plan social studies programs, to choose from a range of effective teaching techniques, and to evaluate student learning using current informal and formal assessment practices (using science content standards for primary, intermediate, and middle school). Topics include lesson and unit planning, the Minnesota content standards, national standards, questioning skills, and sample activities in each strand of social studies. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301, ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.

Winona Campus

Twin Cities Campus

Rochester Locations

Online

ED317 Social Science Methods: K–8