Integrating the curriculum through the social studies

This course is designed to provide prospective teachers with skills and understandings about how to integrate the curriculum through social studies. Prospective teachers will learn how to help children inquire about the world around them utilizing all available materials and resources (including technology) to plan extended studies that integrate the disciplines. Special attention will be given to learning how to utilize students? diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds as a learning resource; how to create a productive and respective community of learners in the classroom; how to embed the New York State Learning Standards in curricular work, utilizing a range of disciplines; and how to use research, geography, and technology skills to enhance students? learning. This course requires 15 hours of fieldwork.