ETC 522 Social Studies Methods

This course introduces candidates to methods of Social Studies and Ethnic Studies instruction.  An emphasis is placed on understanding diverse perspectives and interpretations of events in history.  This course helps candidates further develop the skills to integrate multiple content areas while providing historically accurate and diverse perspectives throughout the curriculum.  In this course, candidates explore what it means to facilitate learning using Social Studies/Ethnic Studies best practices including critically evaluating sources, interpreting events, teaching with culturally sustaining pedagogies to promote civic behavior and discourse, integration of Since Time Immemorial curriculum (emphasis on PNW history), and teaching Ethnic Studies topics.  This course includes components of state requirements for certification.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Evaluate and apply instructional best practices in Social Studies and Ethnic Studies.
3. Integrate culturally sustaining pedagogies, Ethnic Studies topics, and Since Time Immemorial curriculum into Social Studies instruction.
4. Analyze historical events from multiple perspectives, particularly perspectives which are underrepresented in standardized curriculum and instruction in PK-12 schools.
5. Design Social Studies lesson plans which incorporate inquiry-based activities, WA State Social Studies Standards, concepts and materials from the Since Time Immemorial (STI) curriculum, and Ethnic Studies Frameworks.