Teaching Social Studies (EDU 353)

Term: Academic Year 2020-2021 - Fall Semester

Faculty

Ginger Lynn BehnkeShow MyInfo popup for Ginger Lynn Behnke
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David Henry PerdanShow MyInfo popup for David Henry Perdan
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Description

An analysis of the content, scope and sequence, trends, materials, and skills integral to the various social science disciplines found in elementary social Studies. The course is process oriented and focuses on gathering, organizing, reporting, and interpreting social science data in hands-on activities. Thematic and/or integrated units of study are emphasized. Units on Pennsylvania history and physical and cultural geography are also studied.
Prerequisite: HIS 233 or 243, POL 203 (MLE students only)
Co-requisite: EDU 383

It is the policy of the University of Valley Forge to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. The University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations with regard to affording equal educational opportunities. 

 

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office of Disability Services (disabilityservices@valleyforge.edu) and to provide documentation of a disability as soon as possible in the semester, preferably prior to the semester. The Office of Disability Services will assist students and faculty in arranging appropriate accommodations. This is in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and that no services or accommodations can be provided without documentation.