EDU 37000 ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS (3)

Examine the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and disciplines of the social studies (civics and government, geography, economics, history) and the English language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, language, and ELL). Develop the understanding of the four-part processing system of proficient reading and writing. Identify and explain aspects of cognition and behavior that affect reading and writing development. Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate social studies and English language arts learning experiences that enable all learners to develop the skills for problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making to understand and make informed decisions about their world.