Education (EDUC) - Social Studies (Primary/Junior)

EDUC 4294  Social Studies (Primary/Junior)

Hours:

24

Credits:

1.5

Description:

A rationale for curriculum design particular to social studies; curriculum guidelines established by the Ontario Ministry of Education for the Primary and Junior Divisions; and planning appropriate curriculum units. A study of the aims, scope, sequence and structure of the curriculum in social studies at the Primary and Junior Divisions. Social Studies - fundamental concepts and instructional strategies in Social Studies in the Primary and Junior Divisions; development of an understanding of the relationship of earths' peoples with their social and physical environments in the past and present; and promoting insights into the global community and its implications for the life of to-days' student.