275. Learning in the Social Sciences
This course examines the literacy skills needed for social studies reading and writing. Through a dual focus on pedagogy and social studies content, the course explores theoretical perspectives, methods and materials brought to bear on the study of history, geography, economics, and civics and government in the elementary classroom. Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for History and Social Science outlines academic content and skills essential to the study of human experience past and present.
(Mary Lee Griffin, Claire Mallette)