EDSS 534 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle Schools

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Social Studies Credential Program
Corequisite: EDSS 570 , EDSS 575 , EDSS 580 , EDSS 585
Prepares single subject credential candidates to teach social studies content in middle school classrooms. Primary emphases include the state standards, instructional techniques, and curricular materials commonly used to promote academic achievement in multicultural social studies classrooms in California. Methods to reach and teach English language learners and students with special needs are also highlighted.