SEC 521 Integrated Standards-Based Learning Design for the Secondary Social Studies Classroom
This course provides secondary social studies educators with a comprehensive understanding of historical thinking, civic engagement, geographical literacy, and economic reasoning within a social studies curriculum. Candidates will examine national and state standards, explore research-based instructional strategies, and design engaging lessons that promote critical inquiry and democratic participation. The course emphasizes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary connections, and the integration of technology in secondary social studies classrooms.