EED 430 Wk 1 Discussion – Citizenship Education

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Welcome to class! In this first week of EED/430, we are exploring the content standards and the major concepts included in social studies education. Active citizenship education requires students to think about the meaning behind civic rituals and/or documents.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are the dimensions of democratic citizenship education identified in the textbook?
• Why is each one important?
• Review the College’s Conceptual Framework. How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 430 Wk 2 Discussion – Online Resources

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

In Week 1, we discussed the dimensions of citizenship education and their importance. Now let us take a closer look at the different types of resources for use in social studies instruction. Consider the grade level you wish to teach and choose a social studies topic required at that grade level. Locate an online resource (website) that you believe to be appropriate and that can support students’ learning in the topic.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are the most important criteria for evaluating online resources?
• In what ways will the online resource you chose deepen student learning?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 430 Wk 3 Discussion – Multicultural Education

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Last week you had an opportunity to begin planning your integrated social studies unit by preparing the outline and writing the overview. This week we will explore engagement strategies and examine some guidelines for teaching in a diverse classroom.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is the significance of a teacher knowing their own family history in the context of teaching in a diverse classroom?
• How does true multicultural education support multiple perspectives?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 430 Wk 4 Discussion – Interdisciplinary Purpose

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

In Week 3, we explored engagement strategies, teaching in a diverse classroom, and multicultural education. This week we shift the focus to integrated curriculum planning in social studies instruction.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is the purpose of interdisciplinary, or integrated, curriculum planning?
• What are some challenges with interdisciplinary planning that you need to be mindful of to avoid having them happen?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

EED 430 Wk 5 Discussion – Current Events

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

During this last week of EED/430, the focus of your learning is on instructional strategies and methods for assessing student learning. Current events are often utilized when teaching social studies concepts.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is the value of including current events and/or social problems in elementary social studies education?
• How might this connect with civic/citizenship education? What specific skills can be taught?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.