EDU 325 - Social Studies and the Project Approach for the Young Children

3 CR

This course is designed to offer teachers and other adults an integrated method of teaching social sciences to young children. This project-oriented approach allows children to engage in their own learning and problem-solving while developing a greater awareness of themselves and family, diverse cultures, and countries. Knowledge acquired in the course helps prepare children to become active, involved citizens of their communities and world. The course fulfills the requirements of the State of Maine Learning Guidelines B-5 and Learning Results for K-3.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher candidacy or instructor permission.