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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: SOCIAL STUDIES (SECONDARY)

Summer Session, 1989

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Instructor:

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Penney Clark

(July 4 - August 11)

Tuesday/Thursday

1:00 - 4:50 P. M.

Location: MPX 7506

PREREQUISITES:

EDUC 401/402 or equivalent

PURPOSE

To develop understandings and skills which will assist the decision-making involved in

planning and carrying out an effective social studies program.

TOPICS

Readings, assignments, and class activities will explore the following areas:

• What are the program goals, learning outcomes, and curriculum details associated with the

B. C. Social Studies Curriculum? What are the principles upon which the curriculum is

based?

• What instructional resources exist for use with the social studies program? How appropriate

are these resources?

• What are some instructional strategies which can be used to attain social studies goals and

objectives?

• What are some ways of facilitating the integration of social studies with other subject areas?

• How can student progress toward social studies goals and objectives be evaluated?

• What is my perspective on all of the above?

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Keep a journal for the duration of the course. (10%)

2.

Write a critical analysis of the B. C. Social Studies Curriculum. (20%)

3.

Write a critical analysis of a resource currently used in social studies classrooms in

B. C. (15%)

4.

Abstract three articles on instructional strategies. Demonstrate one strategy in a brief

mini-lesson. (20%)

5.

Choose a piece of literature which would be appropriate for use in a social studies

unit. Give a "book talk". (10%)

6.

Design an instructional unit for a topic selected from the B. C. Social Studies

Curriculum. (25%)

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Parsons, J., Milburn, G., van Manen, M. (Eds.). A Canadian Social Studies (Revised ed.).

Edmonton, Alberta: Publication Services, Faculty of Education, University of

Alberta, 1985.

Province of British Columbia Ministry of Education. Social Studies Curriculum Guide

Grade Eight - Grade Eleven. Victoria, B. C.: Publication Services Branch, 1988.

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A variety of articles will be distributed in class. A bibliography of educational journals

will also be provided.

• A list of recommended texts will be placed on reserve in the library.