EDUC 320 - Teaching Early Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies

3 hours
Participants in this course are presented a variety of techniques and methodologies for teaching language arts and social studies at the primary level. A study of the methods of teaching the language arts from a balanced literacy approach interrelated with social studies will be developed. A thematic unit approach will enhance understanding of integrating listening, speaking, and reading and writing skills with the basic social heritage concepts of multiculturalism, values, citizenship, self-worth, geography, history, and biographical appreciation. Includes a field experience in a primary classroom. Satisfactory completion of field experiences are to be completed concurrently in EDUC 175, EDUC 275, or EDUC 375. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 280. UG