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Murray State University Course SyllabusMurray State University Course SyllabusI. Title: ELE 601: The Social Studies in the Elementary SchoolII. Catalog Description: Examination of the broad content of the social studies and recent experimental programs which attempt to correlate subject matter of the disciplines involved. Emphasis is placed on the cultural background of children, trends, problems, curriculum materials, and individualizing programs.III. Purpose: The purpose of this course is to examine the curriculum and instructional program(s) currently in use in the social studies in elementary schools. The course includes an examination of state and national guidelines for the teaching of the social studies in the elementary school.IV. Course Objectives:The behaviors indicated below are understood to be reflective of, but not limited to those teacher behaviors advocated by the Kentucky Education Reform Act guidelines. Curriculum connections will be made with KERA Initiatives: Kentucky Learner Goals and Academic Expectations, Program of Studies, and Core Content. Following each objective, and enclosed in parentheses, are numbers which reference the Kentucky New Teacher Standards.A. The students will be able to identify and/or specify the knowledge, skills, understandings, values and related goals of contemporary social studies programs, with particular emphasis on the Kentucky Education Reform Act. (Standard 8)B. The students will be able to develop instructional units and lesson plans appropriate for teaching various social studies skills, concepts and generalizations. (Standards 1,3,8)C. The students will be able to critically analyze existing social studies programsin terms of appropriateness in given school contexts. (Standards 1,3,5,8)D. The students will be able to critically analyze social studies materials in terms of appropriateness for social studies programs. (Standards 1,3,5,8)E. The students will be able develop integrated, interdisciplinary, thematic units that address Kentucky Learner Goals and Academic Expectations, Program ofStudies, and Core Content and the National Council of Social Studies Standards. (Standards 1,3,8).The COE Conceptual Framework and the Theme of Educator as Reflective Decision-Maker are addressed in this course by urging students to consider the teacher’s role in developing effective social studies lessons and curriculum. Students create lessons and then reflect upon the quality of student learning resulting from the lessons.The theme of Diversity is explored in the course through planning multifaceted assessment options. Students learn to assess the learning and achievement of all learners, regardless of gender, ethnicity, learning styles, or exceptionalities.V. Content Outline: Modeling a thematic approach which incorporates community service, characteristics and problems; this course will address the following:A. Identification and specification of the concepts and generalizations included in the Kentucky Social Studies Program of Studies and Core Content for Assessment and the National Council of Social Studies.B. Identification and specification of the specific skills included in the Kentucky Social Studies Program of Studies and Core Content for Assessment and the National Council of Social Studies.C. A review of the elements of an effective instructional unit including lesson plans and field trip guides, where appropriate.D. An examination of several instructional strategies that are appropriate for teaching the social studies.1. Cooperative/collaborative learning2. A process approach to teaching social studies3. Social inquiry and active research4. Simulations5. Use of a thematic approachE. Identification and specification of criteria to be used in assessing the quality of social studies programs and related curriculum materials with emphasis onProgram of Studies and Core Content.F. An examination of specific problem areas involved in teaching the social studies. 1. Problems related to teaching geography concepts, generalizations and skills.2. Problems related to cultural diversity, gender and minority rights3. Problems related to controversial environmental challenges.VI. Instructional Activities: Instructional activities include:A. Class discussionB. Small group activities and projectsVII. Field and Clinical Experiences:A. Students will be expected to secure curriculum materials used in social studies programs, including texts, instructional games and kits, video material, internet sources, primary resources, and children’s literature.B. Students will participate in e-mail communication.C. Students will prepare and demonstrate effective field trip experiences.D. Students will demonstrate effective use of internet resources in social studies research.VIII. Resources:A. Most state cabinets and departmentsB. Waterfield and Pogue LibrariesC. Center for Environmental Education, Center for Economic Education, MurrayState UniversityD. Government publicationsE. Local historical societiesF. Paducah Quilt MuseumG. The internetIX. Grading: Grading will be determined by completion of projects. Projects will be assigned after conference with professor. Research, journal writing, lesson plan development, and writing about the final project will all be a part of the assignment. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and work with their peers.X. Attendance Policy:This course adheres to the policy published in the MSU Graduate Bulletin.XI. Text and References:Textbook: Social Studies in a Global Society by Stopsky and Lee.Steffey, S. & Hood, W. J. (Eds). (1994). If this is social studies, why isn’t it boring? York, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. Brooks, J.G. & Brooks, M.G. (1993). The case for constructivist classrooms.Alexandria, VA: ASCD.Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). (1994). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.XII. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program or permission of the instructor.XIII. Academic Honesty Policy: Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person’s materials as one’s own), or doing work for another person who will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, orterm papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged materials as if it


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