EDUC 4560-2 Intermediate/Senior Social Studies
Course Description
This methodology course is intended for pre-service intermediate and senior school teachers to begin to think about the practice of teaching social studies: Canadian studies, history, economics, geography, political studies, global studies, law, and citizenship education. The goal of this course is to encourage students to become reflective and effective educators by investigating historical ideas and moments, notions of law and politics, economics, citizenship, and geographical spaces and issues -- and how all of these may intersect in the secondary classroom. We will explore current pedagogical practices, tools, and methods in the area of Social Studies. We will acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing as much as possible throughout this course.
The course will focus on Big Ideas as well as recurring themes, issues, and strategies within social studies education. Big Ideas form the overarching framework for good classroom planning, learning and teaching, and assessment that will engage students and encourage critical thinking.
Design down -- Deliver up!
Course Format and Schedule:
Kelly Building #237
This is a 30-hour credit course organized into 10 x 3-hour classes on MW(F*) between July 2 and July 30, 2025 beginning at 12:30 pm until 3:20 pm. (*Please note an adjustment to Class #2 due to the Canada Day holiday. This class will take place on Fri, July 4 in the morning - 8:30 -11:20 a.m. this one time only. All remaining classes will follow the normal MW schedule.)
