EDUC 8360 - Advanced Social Studies in Education

3 cr.

This course assesses traditional as well as new technologies and their potential applications within the field of social studies education from a historical, theoretical and practical perspective. Students examine how to integrate instructional experiences that equalize educational opportunities for a diverse and inclusive student population and explore opportunities for enhancing multicultural pluralism. The course investigates social studies content, strategies and techniques deemed essential to fulfill varied curriculum requirements by exploring the integrative and interdisciplinary nature of the content. Action-oriented processes are used to focus on the pertinent questions and issues at local, state and national levels as well as those of global importance. Also, inquiry-oriented processes are used to require students to ask questions and further develop and expand academic, social and thinking skills. Candidates are encouraged to challenge convention, raise questions about social assumptions and identify critical issues in social studies education. Candidates seeking initial licensure complete a field experience. This course is part of the initial licensure track, elementary and middle school.