Learning Object Details |
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| Title: | Introduction to Social Studies Teaching | |
| URL: | Start Module | |
| Author: | Ben Smith | |
| Subject: | Social Studies | |
| Description: | In this module you will obtain information regarding the definition and the role of social studies in the secondary school curriculum. The information in the module specifically addresses the Texas State Board of Education Certification Standards for Social Studies. These standards identify what an individual should know or understand and be able to do as a social studies teacher. The specific topics included in this module will include a definition of the social studies, the philosophical foundations of the social studies, current issues in the social studies, the relationship of the social sciences and history to the high school curriculum, and the value of social studies education for all students. This module provides the basis for module 2 which relates to the integration of the social science disciplines and history in the secondary school social studies curriculum. | |
| Difficulty: | Medium | |
| Learning Time: (Approximate) |
90 (in minutes) | |