This course will explore the current circular methods, materials, and Virginia Standards of Learning in elementary, middle school, and high school social studies education. Skills for history, geography, civics, and economics will be developed through identifying social studies materials, approaches, and the teacher's role in facilitating elementary, middle, and high school students furthering their social studies knowledge and skills.
Observation: Students will be placed in a social studies classroom in which they will observe and assist in the delivery of social studies content. The purpose of this field placement is for pre-service teachers to practice research-based methods in the teaching of social studies topics.