Teaching Social Studies and Writing in the Middle Grades Classroom
This sequence addresses social studies instruction with a specific focus on middle grade classrooms. Teacher candidates will be introduced to the field of social studies and the disciplines within it have experiences engaging in the teaching and learning in this field, and specifically work to integrate literacy in powerful and purposeful ways. Candidates will learn culturally responsive teaching practices, choose and use high quality texts and resources, and utilize reading comprehension and analysis strategies as students ask essential questions that explore the important connections between history and current events.
Outcomes: Each sequence and module in the Teaching and Learning with Schools and Communities Program (TLLSC) focuses on specific professional dispositions and candidates are offered opportunities to receive feedback on their dispositional growth; The teacher candidate commits to appropriate professional and interpersonal behaviors in this module by: - demonstrating professionalism and reflective practice in collaborating with teachers, students, administrators, families, and communities to improve achievement for all students (9N) (lB) (D4); - participating in ongoing professional development, reading, and research in order to deepen their knowledge and expand their repertoire of skills (90) (IB) (D5); - valuing and utilizing the unique identities and backgrounds of all students, families and communities as essential assets in learning environments (9L, 9N) (IB) (D7); - demonstrating that authentic literacy instruction is the responsibility of all teachers, across all disciplines and grade levels (2H, 6A) (IB) (D9); - valuing and promoting curiosity, creativity, and life-long learning in students (IB) (Dl5).
Outcomes: Each sequence and module in the Teaching and Learning with Schools and Communities Program (TLLSC) focuses on specific professional dispositions and candidates are offered opportunities to receive feedback on their dispositional growth; The teacher candidate commits to appropriate professional and interpersonal behaviors in this module by: - demonstrating professionalism and reflective practice in collaborating with teachers, students, administrators, families, and communities to improve achievement for all students (9N) (lB) (D4); - participating in ongoing professional development, reading, and research in order to deepen their knowledge and expand their repertoire of skills (90) (IB) (D5); - valuing and utilizing the unique identities and backgrounds of all students, families and communities as essential assets in learning environments (9L, 9N) (IB) (D7); - demonstrating that authentic literacy instruction is the responsibility of all teachers, across all disciplines and grade levels (2H, 6A) (IB) (D9); - valuing and promoting curiosity, creativity, and life-long learning in students (IB) (Dl5).