EDCI 632: Advanced Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Classroom

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credit hours: 3

Description: Provides advanced study of teaching social studies in elementary education. Uses inquiry, research, and reflection to improve teaching. Emphasizes design and delivery of integrated social studies curriculum centered on knowledge, skills, and dispositions from history, geography, civics and economics, arts and humanities, and multicultural education. Covers student assessment and using student data in instructional decision-making and improvement.

Prerequisites
Completion of elementary education (PK-6) licensure, and EDCI 631.

Notes
Requires extensive field experience in public schools.

Semesters taught: Information is currently not available

Current Sections

• Fall 2009, Section: 001, CRN 74319, Robinson Hall A A349, Mon. 7:20pm-10:00pm, Instructor: Sharon Castle Syllabus

Upcoming Sections

Please check the Schedule of Classes at patriotweb.gmu.edu for the most up to date information.

Recent Sections (partial list)

• Fall 2008, Section: 001 (General), CRN 0, Instructor: Sharon Castle
• Spring 2008, Section: 001, CRN 11724, Instructor: Sheryl Cozart
• Fall 2007, Section: 001, CRN 0, Instructor: Sharon Castle
• Fall 2006, Section: 001, CRN 74063, Instructor: Sharon Castle
• Fall 2005, Section: 001, CRN , Instructor: Sharon Castle Syllabus