Methods in Elementary Social Studies

3 credits · Undergraduate

In this course, teacher candidates are introduced to approaches for designing culturally relevant, inquiry-based learning for elementary social studies. Through thematic lenses, teacher candidates develop theoretical frameworks that guide their social studies pedagogical development, and cultivate skills in selecting, applying, and differentiating teaching strategies, content, and assessments for diverse elementary learners. Focus is also placed on the interpretation and integration of treaty education outcomes and civic education outcomes into the social studies provincial curricula.