Course Description
Designed for a focus on the theories and practices associated with persistent and emergent issues in teacher education with specific attention given to the education and preparation of Social Studies Education teachers.
Athena Title
Curr Ped and Teach Ed in SSE
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Designed for a focus on the theories and practices associated with persistent and emergent issues in teacher education, with specific attention given to the education and preparation of Social Studies Education teachers. By the end of the course, students will: • Be able to contextualize stances toward curriculum design and curriculum theory in social studies education. • Be able to identify current debates about curriculum and teacher education in the social studies.
Topical Outline
A. Curriculum Theory in Social Studies Education B. Inquiry Stances in Social Studies Education C. National, State, and Local Curriculum Debates in Social Studies Education D. Teacher Education and Social Studies Education