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Explore effective teaching methods, assessment strategies, and the importance of social studies education. Reflect on your teaching experiences and goals to enhance your instruction in social studies.
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Getting to know each other • Hexagon activity • Self & class • content
Course overview • Why Social Studies • What do we teach? • How do we teach • Assessment • How do we assess • How do we respond to assessments
Daily overview • EQ – Why do students need to be instructed in the Social Studies?
Your background • Describe great Social Studies instruction that you received. • What did you learn? • How did you learn it? • How did you demonstrate what you learned? • Why do you want to be a Social Studies instructor? • If you are a good Social Studies instructor what will be the outcome?
Why Social Studies Education • Read NCSS position paper • http://www.socialstudies.org/positions/middleschool • Identify 3 key points • Respond
Why do students need instruction in the Social Studies? • What is Social Studies? 33pts • Concise definition • Why do students need Social Studies instruction? 33 pts. • What is the impact of quality Social Studies instruction? • What skills do you possess that will help you deliver quality Social Studies instruction? 33 pts. • What skills do you want to develop to enhance your ability to deliver quality Social Studies instruction?