Social Studies
minor -
For Elementary Education majors
The areas labeled "social studies" include
a range of topics that are significant in the development of children's
sense of themselves as members of the human community and as citizens
of a city, state, nation, world and time in history.
The Social Studies minor concentrates on the study
of the social studies disciplines and teaching/learning theory.
You will learn to identify culturally grounded assumptions that
have influenced the perception and behavior of people in the past;
you can also identify those that influence your own perceptions
and behavior. You will study and critique the theories, concepts
and assumptions that historians and social scientists have used
to create interpretations of the past. Through your coursework,
you will learn to use theories and frameworks to organize, synthesize
and communicate your own interpretation of history and society.
You will then design your learning and assessment experiences appropriate
to elementary/middle school students.
Students in social studies take courses from the
areas of history, social science and education.
Your next step
To find out more about Alverno's social studies minor for elementary
education majors, contact the Admissions office. An Admissions counselor
can answer your questions about the program, admissions, credit
transfers and financial aid.
Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401,
or e-mail Admissions.
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