Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - EDUC 474 E100

Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies (4)

Class Number: 2477

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on teaching elementary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education.Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for children within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods.

COURSE DETAILS:

Online course delivery will be through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class time.


This course will emphasize teaching knowledge, skills and competencies to build active, informed citizens, as aligned with BC’s social studies curriculum. This course will critically examine the curricular competencies and explore ways in which historical thinking concepts and inquiry can be used to enhance teaching and learning in social studies education.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Understand the goals, competencies and big ideas of the social studies curriculum
  • Familiarize selves with social studies inquiry processes and grade appropriate research skills
  • Develop thoughtful assessment strategies that will enhance student learning
  • Develop unit and lesson plans that combine curricular competencies and content in creative, thoughtful and engaging ways
  • Learn to use historical thinking concept to enhance student learning

Grading

  • Lesson based activities 20%
  • Reading reflections 20%
  • Mid-term Lesson Plan 25%
  • Final Unit Plan 35%

NOTES:

This course will be taught using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods. Students will be divided into learning “pods” of three peers. Students will be expected to complete a series of readings and listen to a 20-30 minute lecture weekly. In the learning pods, students will then arrange a time to meet virtually each week. Learning pods are expected to arrange a convenient time for pod members to meet online. Learning pods will then complete and submit either one set of activities or one group reflection each week. This course will have a mid-term, as well as a final.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Case, Roland and Clark, Penney (Eds.) (2013-16). The Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Elementary Teachers (eBook). Vancouver: Pacific Educational Press.
ISBN: 9781999141349

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Other selected readings will be made available online and/or through the SFU digital library.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).