Course Detail: WTET930 - Elementary Methods of Teaching Social Studies

This 45-hour course meets 1 day a week for 8 weeks. As a result of this training educators will be able to determine the relevancy and purpose of social studies in the elementary classroom; identify disciplinary literacy practices, tools, and concepts in social studies; evaluate strategies to engage students with disciplinary tools, concepts, and resources; examine cross-curricular connection between ELA and social studies to plan lessons that reflect healthy integration of speaking, reading, writing, and listening; identify resources and strategies that support planning for teaching, learning, and assessing social studies disciplinary literacy; and evaluate pedagogical practices that foster civic preparation and good citizenry.

 Session Information: 25FA-WTET930-01

Schedule: Course is Hybrid (Online + Webinar). The webinar meetings are every Wednesday from 10/22/2025 to 12/03/2025, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. You will have until December 9th to complete your course work. Check for assignments' dates in Canvas.
Times: 05:30pm-08:30pm MDT
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COST : $500.00

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This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course offers an in-depth exploration of the role of social studies in elementary education, emphasizing its relevance and purpose in shaping informed and engaged citizens. Participants will identify and implement disciplinary literacy practices, tools, and concepts essential for effective social studies instruction. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, educators will evaluate strategies to engage students using various disciplinary resources, fostering critical thinking and inquiry. Participants will also identify valuable resources and strategies to support planning, teaching, and assessing social studies literacy; and develop pedagogical strategies and practices that promote civic preparation and responsible citizenship.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Dessie Olson
Dee Harper
Silvia Araoz

Class Location

SLCC Online
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Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 100.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 2 days of the start of this session.