Teaching and Learning Citizenship & Social Studies

12 ch (WEB/WS) · Undergraduate

Designed for practicing teaching professionals who have responsibilities directly related to citizenship and social studies education. The focus is on the development of professional knowledge and skills that teachers require in assisting their students to be effective learners in citizenship and social studies education. The course will emphasize an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning with participants being required to demonstrate a close knowledge of the related research and to demonstrate its application in their daily planning and practice. The course will require students to become closely acquainted with generally accepted best practice in citizenship and social studies education based on an analysis of programs in England, Australia, the United States and Canada.