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ECH 355 Methodologies For Teaching Social Studies

ECH 355 Full Course Discussions GCU

ECH 355 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1

What was the first experience you remember with social studies?  What were your positive experiences?  What were your negative experiences? What are the implications for powerful social studies teaching?

ECH 355 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2

When children are asked questions about what they learned in social studies, they do not understand the term “social studies.” Explain why.

ECH 355 Topic 2 Discussion Question 1

Paul and Elder (1995) view critical thinking as the development of discipline organized thinking that monitors itself and is guided by intellectual standards. Further, they hold that reasoning must be at the heart of good teaching, sound learning, and preparation for college, career, and civic life.

Does concept formation, as a social studies instructional methodology, align with their view? Explain.

ECH 355 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2

Share 3 instructional strategies that would stimulate thinking processes and encourage critical thinking in young children.

ECH 355 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1

Discuss the similarities and differences between units, projects, and themes.  What would be important considerations when deciding which to use?  Is it possible to combine them or not?  If so, how?

ECH 355 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2

Social studies content enables children to learn social participation directly and not symbolically. Democratic and participatory school and classroom environments are essential to this type of real-world learning. Explain what you will do to monitor your bias, and foster a democratic and participatory environment.

ECH 355 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1

How would you assess your self-concept, your self-esteem, and your self-efficacy?  What is the meaning of each term?  How does each develop in young children?

ECH 355 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2

Think about your future classroom. How do students in your class experience the world?

Their classroom mirrors the larger society with its diverse ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Through your social studies content, are the children learning structures for accepting and appreciating diversity at this critical age in the development of lifelong attitudes?

Mere contact with diversity, without understanding, can intensify conflict. Does their classroom mirror the larger society in this sense also?

ECH 355 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1

How do children develop concepts of direction and location, and how do teachers foster these concepts?  What mapping skills can young children develop and how?

ECH 355 Topic 5 Discussion Question 2

How could you use technology, such as Google Earth, to teach three of the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction?

ECH 355 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1

What is the inquiry approach to history?  How do teachers use an inquiry approach?  Why is it important for young children?

ECH 355 Topic 6 Discussion Question 2

How can social studies concepts be connected to science, math, literature, and the arts? Give specific examples.

ECH 355 Topic 7 Discussion Question 1

Technology has allowed us to participate in a global society. Your students will become citizens of that global society one day. How do you introduce your students to global awareness?

ECH 355 Topic 7 Discussion Question 2

What kinds of activities that display citizenship are important for young children?

ECH 355 Topic 8 Discussion Question 1

What will you do to encourage families to participate in your social studies curriculum?

ECH 355 Topic 8 Discussion Question 2

Discuss the importance of social studies content in early childhood education.

ECH 355 Full Course Assignments GCU

ECH 355 Topic 1 Social Studies Methods

Details:
Complete the “Social Studies Methods” with a brief description of the best practice and application of the method for the age groups (Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3) with examples for the following:

• Active learning
• Integrated subject areas
• Meaning and relevance
• High interest and engagement
• Social and participatory skills
• Attitudes and values

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH355_T1_SocialStudiesMethods.docx

ECH 355 Topic 2 Critical Thinking and Concept Formation

Details:
You are asked to present a professional development workshop at your school about critical thinking and concept formation strategies.Create a 10-15 slide presentation about critical thinking and concept formation strategies for the following age groups: Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3. Include the following in the presentation:Critical thinking

1. Define and explain its importance
2. Explain how to nurture the process
3. Explain at least one example for each age group
4. Explain how it adds value to social studies instruction

Concept formation

1. Define and explain its importance
2. Explain how to nurture the process
3. Explain at least one example for each age group
4. Explain how it adds value to social studies instruction

In addition, create a title slide, reference slides, and slide notes that offer detailed explanations of your examples.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 355 Topic 3 Social Studies Classroom Evaluation: Birth to Age 5/Pre-K or K to Age 8/Grade 3

Details:
For this assignment, use your field experience placement hours. You will submit your Activity Log in Topic 8 along with your Benchmark Assignment.Observe your clasroom teacher conducting a social studies lesson. Make note of how the following methods and processes are implemented and nurtured: active learning, integrated subject areas, meaning and relevance, high interest and engagement, social and participatory skills, attitudes and values, critical thinking, and concept formation.Interview the classroom teacher to learn more about the social studies classroom using the following:

1. How long have you been teaching and in what grade levels?
2. What factors did you consider when setting up your classroom environment?
3. How did you build a sensitive and caring classroom learning community?
4. What challenges have you encountered when working in your current classroom?
5. How did you establish and manage daily routines and transitions?
6. What do you feel are the most important components of social studies lesson?
7. What instructional strategies do you use and why?
8. How do you differentiate instruction based on the needs of your students?
9. What resources and technology do you use and why?
10. How do you use assessment to drive your instruction?

Include two additional interview questions based on your observation.

Write a 750-1,000-word summary and analysis of the following:

Summary of the lesson observed

1. Age group
2. Teacher’s instructional approach and practices
3. Students’ responses

Analysis of the lesson observed

1. Effectiveness of the lesson
2. What would you change?
3. What components of the classroom environment are appropriate for the age group? Or are not?
4. How the following were implemented and nurtured: active learning, integrated subject areas, meaning and relevance, high interest and engagement, social and participatory skills, attitudes and values, critical thinking, and concept formation.

Summary of teacher interview responses

Include all questions and responses

Analysis of teacher interview responses

1. What did you learn from the responses?
2. How will what you learned effect your future classroom?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

ECH 355 Topic 4 Self, Community, Culture, and Diversity: Birth to Age 8/Grade 3

Details:
For this assignment, use your field experience placement hours.Use the format of one of the “Lesson Plan Templates” to create a lesson plan for ages Birth to Age 8/Grade 3. The lesson plan should cover one or more of the following topics: self, community, culture, and diversity and contain the following information:

1. Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to early learning standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards.
2. Anticipatory set
3. Vocabulary
4. Reasoning and problem-solving
5. Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources
6. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies used to achieve individual learning outcomes.
7. Assessments

Implement this lesson with changes based on previous feedback.

Write a 500-750-word reflection based on the feedback you received from your classroom teacher and personal observations about the experience, explain the following:

1. Strengths and opportunities for growth. Provide specific evidence from your activity including changes based on previous feedback.
2. Which of the following methods did you implement and how: active learning, integrated subject areas, meaning and relevance, high interest and engagement, social and participatory skills, and attitudes and values?
3. Which of the following did you nurture and how: critical thinking, and concept formation?
4. What changes will you implement in your next lesson? Be sure to provide specific examples.

While APA format is not required for the lesson plan, solid academic writing is expected.

Prepare reflection according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

How could you use technology, such as Google Earth, to teach three of the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction?

 ECH 355 Topic 5 People, Places, and the Environment – Age 3 to Age 5

Details:

For this assignment, use your field experience placement hours.

Use the format of one of the “Lesson Plan Templates” to create a lesson plan for ages 3 to 5. The lesson plan should cover one or more of the following topics: people, places, and the environment and contain the following information:

1. Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to early learning standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards.
2. Anticipatory set
3. Vocabulary
4. Reasoning and problem-solving
5. Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources
6. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies used to achieve individual learning outcomes.
7. Assessments

Implement this lesson with changes based on previous feedback.

Write a 500-750-word reflection based on the feedback you received from your classroom teacher and personal observations about the experience, explain the following:

1. Strengths and opportunities for growth. Provide specific evidence from your activity including changes based on previous feedback.
2. Which of the following did you implement and how: active learning, integrated subject areas, meaning and relevance, high interest and engagement, social and participatory skills, and attitudes and values?
3. Which of the following did you implement and how: critical thinking, and concept formation?
4. What changes will you implement in your next lesson? Be sure to provide specific examples.

While APA format is not required for the lesson plan, solid academic writing is expected.

Prepare reflection according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

How can social studies concepts be connected to science, math, literature, and the arts? Give specific examples.

ECH 355 Topic 6 Social Studies Methods

Details:

Complete the “Social Studies Methods” with a brief description of the best practice and application of the method for the age groups (Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3) with examples for the following:

• Active learning
• Integrated subject areas
• Meaning and relevance
• High interest and engagement
• Social and participatory skills
• Attitudes and values

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH355_T1_SocialStudiesMethods.docx

ECH 355 Topic 7 Government, Citizenship, and Global Education – K to Age 8/Grade 3

Details:
For this assignment, use your field experience placement hours.Use the format of one of the “Lesson Plan Templates” to create a lesson plan for K to Age 8/Grade 3. The lesson plan should cover one or more of the following topics: government, citizenship, and global education and contain the following information:

1. Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to Early Learning Standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards.
2. Anticipatory set
3. Vocabulary
4. Reasoning and problem-solving
5. Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources
6. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies used to achieve individual learning outcomes.
7. Assessments

Implement this lesson with changes based on previous feedback.

Write a 500-750-word reflection based on the feedback you received from your classroom teacher and personal observations about the experience, explain the following:

1. Strengths and opportunities for growth. Provide specific evidence from your activity including changes based on previous feedback.
2. Which of the following did you implement and how: active learning, integrated subject areas, meaning and relevance, high interest and engagement, social and participatory skills, and attitudes and values?
3. Which of the following did you implement and how: critical thinking, and concept formation?
4. What changes will you implement in your next lesson? Be sure to provide specific examples.

While APA format is not required for the lesson plan, solid academic writing is expected.

Prepare the reflection according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit the reflection to Turnitin.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

 ECH 355 Topic 8 Benchmark Assignment – Family Newsletter

Details:
For this benchmark, you will create a newsletter with at-home activities that reinforce the concepts from one of the lesson plans created in Topics 4 through 7.With your practicum population in mind, create a fun and interactive 250-500-word newsletter with at-home activities that will engage families in the development of children’s social studies awareness. Include the following:

• Newsletter title, subtitles, date, graphics, and other appropriate newsletter items.
• Brief description of the social studies concepts, standards, and objectives.
• Explanation why these concepts are important in early childhood development.
• Description of at least three at-home activities that parents can use to reinforce social studies concepts.
• Documentation to be returned to school to:

1. Gauge student participation
2. Collect constructive criticism from students and families

• Resources, including technology and/or manipulatives, to support social studies learning for students’ at-home.
• Free community or online social studies resources for families.

Review the newsletter with your cooperating teacher for feedback and revise as needed.

Write a 500-750-word reflection based on the feedback you received from your cooperating teacher and personal insight about the experience, explain the following:

• What value did you find in doing the social studies newsletter for families? Give supporting details for your opinion.
• Strengths and opportunities for improving future newsletters. Provide specific examples.
• What is your plan to appropriately modify the newsletter activities to meet each child’s learning needs, including children with disabilities, and promote positive outcomes?  Modifications should be detailed and based on evaluation of personal practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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