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EDC 241 Integrated Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

This course builds foundational content knowledge in various social studies concepts taught in the elementary classroom setting. The course models how to value multiple perspectives when engaging learners in social studies content.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

HIS 111 and EDC 151 and EDC 160

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Course Number and Title:

EDC 241 Integrated Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

Campus Location

  • Dover
  • Georgetown
  • Wilmington

Effective Date

2024-51

Prerequisites

HIS 111 and EDC 151 and EDC 160

Course Credits and Hours

4 credit(s)

4 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course builds foundational content knowledge in various social studies concepts taught in the elementary classroom setting. The course models how to value multiple perspectives when engaging learners in social studies content.

Additional Materials

N/A

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

N/A

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Apply key historical skills, including chronological reasoning, cause and effect analysis, and primary and secondary sources, to the study of history. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3,5)

  2. Compare the characteristics and contributions of various world civilizations, including classical China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the indigenous people of North America. (CCC 1,5; PGC 3,4)

  3. Summarize the key developments and changes in the United States from European exploration through the 21st century. (CCC 5; PGC 3)

  4. Evaluate the purposes and functions of various levels and forms of government and how they relate to the concepts of family, community, and responsible citizenship. (CCC 1,2,3; PGC 1,2,3,4)

  5. Examine the development of the United States government, including key ideas in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. (CCC 5; PGC 3)

  6. Describe key geographical concepts, including location, distance, direction, regions, and geographic features. (CCC 2,6; PGC 3,5)

  7. Assess the impact of humans on the environment and the environment on humans. (CCC 1,2; PGC 3,5)

  8. Summarize the concept of culture and how it affects human interactions. (CCC 5; PGC 3,4)

  9. Describe the roles goods, services, producers, and consumers play in meeting human needs and how individuals and businesses make economic decisions. (CCC 2,6; PGC 1,2,3)

  10. Evaluate the role the United States government plays in the economy. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3)

  11. Apply social studies concepts and skills in instruction in the K-6 classroom. (CCC 2,5; PGC 3, 4)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Apply key historical skills, including chronological reasoning, cause and effect analysis, and primary and secondary sources, to the study of history.
    1. Construct and interpret timelines.
    2. Define vocabulary related to time and describe change over time.
    3. Identify cause and effect relationships among historical events.
    4. Determine the perspective and credibility of primary and secondary sources.
    5. Determine if a primary or secondary source is appropriate for a given instructional goal.
  2. Compare the characteristics and contributions of various world civilizations, including classical China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the indigenous people of North America.
    1. Identify major characteristics of classical civilizations.
    2. Explain the connections and make comparisons among these civilizations.
    3. Interpret visual or written selections related to these civilizations.
    4. Describe the numerous Native American cultures in North America.
  3. Summarize the key developments and changes in the United States from European exploration through the 21st century.
    1. Describe the causes and effects of North American exploration and colonization.
    2. Summarize the events leading up to the American Revolution.
    3. Describe the process and effects of American expansion.
    4. Explain the causes and effects of the American Civil War.
    5. Summarize the key developments of the American economy.
    6. Describe the evolution of American foreign policy into a global power.
    7. Explain how various groups within the United States struggled to achieve equal rights.
    8. Summarize key technological developments and their impact throughout American history.
  4. Evaluate the purposes and functions of various levels and forms of government and how they relate to the concepts of family, community, and responsible citizenship.
    1. Identify characteristics of various forms of government (parliamentary system, federalism, oligarchy, monarchy, democracy, dictatorship).
    2. Compare the responsibilities of different levels of government, including federal, state, and local governments.
    3. Analyze the relationship among the concepts of family, community, citizenship, and government.
  5. Examine the development of the United States government, including key ideas in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
    1. Identify the key ideas in the Declaration of Independence.
    2. Describe the origins of the Constitution, including major compromises and the addition of the Bill of Rights.
    3. Explain the key ideas within our Constitution, including separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
    4. Identify rights of democratic citizens, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, and privacy.
  6. Describe key geographical concepts, including location, distance, direction, regions, and geographic features.
    1. Interpret various types of maps, including physical, topographical, and political.
    2. Locate major regions, countries, cities, the equator, and lines of latitude and longitude on a map.
    3. Identify various geographic features, including continents, oceans, seas, rivers, bays, mountain ranges, plateaus, alleys, plains, ice caps, tundra, forest, grassland, deserts, and islands.
  7. Assess the impact of humans on the environment and the environment on humans.
    1. Describe the basic mechanisms of physical environmental changes that impact humans, including seasons, weather, climate, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and erosion.
    2. Explain major population trends, accounting for settlement patterns, population density, and immigration patterns, causes, and effects.
    3. Identify the impact of the environment on human systems, such as food, clothing, shelter, and economic activities.
    4. Describe the impact of humans on the natural environment, including construction, fire, pollution, deforestation, altering ecosystems, and climate change.
  8. Summarize the concept of culture and how it affects human interactions.
    1. Define culture and distinguish between material and nonmaterial culture.
    2. Explain how one’s culture may affect social interactions with those of a different culture.
  9. Describe the roles goods, services, producers, and consumers play in meeting human needs and how individuals and businesses make economic decisions.
    1. Explain how economic decisions are made in terms of costs and benefits, scarcity, and opportunity costs in order to meet human needs.
    2. Describe how money is earned, consequences for saving and spending, and services banks and other financial institutions provide.
    3. Define what entrepreneurs are and what they do.
    4. Explain how supply and demand determines prices and affects profits in a business.
  10. Evaluate the role the United States government plays in the economy.
    1. Examine how and why governments levy taxes.
    2. Evaluate the role of the Federal Reserve System in the economy.
    3. Distinguish between the national debt and a budget deficit.
  11. Apply social studies concepts and skills in instruction in the K-6 classroom.
    1. Predict student thinking in relation to social studies content.
    2. Identify resources to support social studies instructional goals.
    3. Examine learning experiences to promote student understanding of social studies content and processes in the school and community.
    4. Evaluate student ideas evident in work and interactions to identify strengths and areas for instructional focus.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Tests (3-5) (Summative (Equally Weighted)

65%

Project (Summative)

15%

Formative:

The course will contain an equitable number of formative assessments including but not limited to:

  • assignments/exit tickets
  • quizzes
  • discussions
  • journals
  • group activities

20%

TOTAL

100%

Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

  1. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of K-6 children in a classroom setting.

  2. Demonstrate supportive classroom practices that utilize positive behavioral supports, foster character development, and promote a healthy and safe environment.

  3. Demonstrate content area knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social sciences.

  4. Apply understanding of multicultural education and sensitivity to and a respect for diversity.

  5. Access and employ educational technology.

  6. Communicate information about student learning and behaviors in a collaborative manner with school, family and community members.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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