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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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SUMMER SEMESTER 2004
EDUC 414-4
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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: SECONDARY SOCIAL ?
STUDIES
(D01.00)
Don Northey
Office: EDB 8547
Phone: 291-3745
Email: ditorthey@sfu.ca
WEDNESDAYS 13:00-16:50
in EDB 7500F
PREREQUISITE:
EDUC 401/402
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This methods course is for secondary social studies teachers. The intent of this course is to
facilitate your integration of a conceptual and practical understanding of social studies in order
for you to develop engaging learning experiences for secondary students. Participants will
participate individually and collectively in a variety of experiential and reflective activities.
COURSE GOALS
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To examine the nature, rationales, organizational strands and goals of social studies
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To create a unit based on cooperative learning, critical challenges and global education
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To explore a variety of approaches to social studies such as cooperative learning, simulation
and issues
approach so as to actively engage students
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To examine the B.C. social studies curriculum
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To investigate a variety of meaningful and relevant resources
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To plan and present a workshop on a strategy/approach appropriate to social studies
7. To share ideas, approaches and resources
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To examine assessment strategies that will enhance student learning
PROPOSED ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION:
There will be a combination of self, peer and instructor evaluation.
Group Workshop: An Approach/Strategy in Social Studies - group mark
Presentation, group self-evaluation and resource package
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20%
Peer evaluation ?
5%
Individual unit plan ?
45%
Quiz: Investigation of a student selected question and lesson plan
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30%
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In this course you are expected to complete reading assignments and course assignments. You
will maximize your learning by actively participating in class activities. As this course requires
active participation, 4% will be deducted for each missed class. All assignments are to be
submitted by the due date specified, unless arranged with the instructor at least one week in
advance. Late submissions that have not been approved in advance will be penalized by a loss
of one letter grade (e.g. B to B-) for each day late.
REQUIRED READINGS
Readings will be provided by the instructor at a cost of approximately $25.00. Please provide
the $25.00 at the second class.
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