Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - EDUC 414 D100

Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)

Class Number: 4199

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on teaching secondary 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 young adults within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods.

COURSE DETAILS:

The most recent redesign of the BC curriculum ushed in signigficant changes to the focus and organization of the BC Social Studies curriculum. Some of these changes include periodization, disciplinization, the forgrounding of critical competencies, and greater consideration of historical injustices.  This course will invite future social studies teachers to develop the philosohical, methodological, and axiological foundations upon which to operationalize the socials studies curriculum. Through the evaluation of concrete assigments, instructional approaches, and classroom resources, students will be encouraged to clarify and articulate the values that they will bring to their classroom.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Throughout the course, students will:

  • Develop greater familiarity with and fluency in the current 8-12 Social Studies curriculum.
  • Articulate a personal understanding of Social Studies education.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of some of the critical issues in teaching in the Social Studies classroom.
  • Explore Indigenous and Anti-colonial approaches to Social Studies.
  • Gain a greater understanding of assessment practices specific to the context of Social Studies.
  • Get concrete experience with unit and lesson planning for social studies.

Grading

  • Analytical Response Paper 20%
  • Historical Significance Narrative and Reflection 25%
  • Annotated Secondary Social Studies Plan 40%
  • Class Participation 15%

NOTES:

*Class participation

Please note that weekly attendance and self-assessment will be taken into account in determining this grade.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Selected readings will be provided via Canvas and the SFU library.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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