EDU 278 Integrated Curriculum & Instruction Strategies: Social Studies/ELA

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide learners with the content knowledge, instructional methods/materials, and assessment techniques needed to provide research-based social studies and ELA K -12 instruction. Topics include essential social studies and ELA concepts and skills, developmentally appropriate pedagogy, culturally responsive instruction, standards-based outcomes, technology-enhanced lesson planning, formative/summative assessments, research-based interventions, authentic learning experiences, and reflective practice. Upon completion, learners will be able to plan, implement, assess, and reflect on developmentally appropriate social studies and ELA instruction aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study, other professional and national standards.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach K-6 social studies and ELA.
Apply effective pedagogical approaches to design, plan, and implement social studies and ELA instruction that aligns with NC Standard course of study as well as National Council for the Social Studies and National Council of Teachers of English.
Choose formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning and plan for instruction in social studies and ELA.
Implement strategies to provide effective, evidence-based interventions for students with difficulties or disabilities in social studies and ELA.