INCH 512 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood

This course combines a study of the function and organization of the childhood-level language arts and social studies curricula with a survey of current teaching resources and research-based strategies to address the learning needs of diverse learners in language arts and social studies. Students will study the development of competencies in the skills of listening, oral communication, and written language. Students will also study the development of social studies concepts and skills through a learner-centered approach, with an emphasis on inquiry methods. Students will design and implement learning units that address the New York State Learning in English/Language Arts and Social Studies. Integrates the use of instructional and assistive technology. 30 hours fieldwork required for initial certification; 20 hours fieldwork required for changing certification levels.

Prerequisites & Notes
Initial Certification: INCL 501, INCL 502, EDTS 523, LTED 601
Changing Level Certification: INCL 601, INCL 602, LTED 600

Credits: 3