CRIN 524B Social Stud In Elem Sch

CRIN 524. SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Credit, 3 hours). The course is a study of modern philosophy of social studies instruction in grades 1-8, a survey and a critical appraisal of programs, practices, and investigations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the student¿s being largely responsible for his own learning through opportunities for independent study, self-pacing and alternative routes of instruction. Competencies to be acquired and criteria to be applied in assessing these competencies are made explicit, and students are held accountable for meeting these criteria.

Credits

3

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