SPED - 3280 - Teaching Content and Processes: Social Studies- Dual Certification

2026-2027 Undergraduate New Course Request

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  • Course Prefix*
    Course Number*
    3280
    3280
  • Course Title*
    Teaching Content and Processes: Social Studies- Dual Certification
    Teaching Content and Processes: Social Studies- Dual Certification
    Must be 30 characters or less including spaces
  • Long Course Title
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  • Catalog Course Description*
    Candidates will examine the current content and methodology of social studies education for young learners (grades P-K) including those with disabilities. Candidates will explore ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will design and implement learning experiences that incorporate the knowledge and skills appropriate for an elementary social studies program.
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    0
  • Credit Hrs*
    3
    3
  • Can a student take this course multiple times, each attempt counting separately toward graduation?*
    If yes, indicate maximum number of credit hours counted toward graduation.*
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  • Restrictions
    Teacher Education Admission TE Must be Special Education- Dual Certification (Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary Education) major. (Major Code: 7005 with Concentration Code: 4015)
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Justification and Assessment
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  • Rationale*
    This course is being created in the Special Education department's program plan to better serve undergraduate students pursuing certification in Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary Education (P-5). This course represents a critical component of our dual certification pathway that requires specialized expertise in core subject areas, differentiated instruction, and inclusive classroom practices. This course addition positions us to better align course content with current special education standards ensuring our dual certification graduates are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of all learners in general education settings. This enhanced programmatic coherence will ultimately strengthen our graduates' competencies as both special educators and elementary teachers, making them more competitive in today's inclusive educational landscape.
  • Student Learning Outcomes - Please provide these in a numbered list format. *

    1. Integrate content from social science disciplines into elementary-level tasks and lesson plans to support children’s understanding of history, geography, economics, civics, and culture. (CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10; ACEI 2.4)

    2. Identify and describe the skills children need to participate effectively in a democratic society by analyzing classroom activities, case studies, and curriculum standards.
    (CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; ACEI 2.4)

    3. Critique social studies instructional materials by evaluating accuracy, cultural responsiveness, developmental appropriateness, and alignment with learning goals.
    (TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; CEC 2–5, 7, 8; ACEI 2.4)

    4.Design and implement social studies teaching strategies that engage all learners, including students with disabilities and students from multicultural backgrounds, through lesson plans and instructional activities. (ACEI 2.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5; CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10)

    5.Integrate current topics and trends such as multicultural education, global education, career education, character education, and current events into elementary social studies lessons and units. (ACEI 2.4, 5.1, 15.1; CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10)

    6.Demonstrate knowledge and application of assessment methods in social studies by creating and using tools such as rubrics, performance tasks, and portfolios to evaluate children’s learning. (ACEI 2.4, 4.2, 5.4, 7.3; CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 8)

    7.Apply learning and teaching strategies that differentiate instruction and enhance thinking, listening, vocabulary development, reading, and writing in social studies content areas. (CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; ACEI 2.4, 2.1)

    8. Select, adapt, and evaluate instructional materials and techniques to meet the specific needs of individual students, create supplementary curriculum resources, and plan for ongoing assessment of student learning. CEC 2–5, 7, 8; TAPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; ACEI 2.4, 3.1, 3.2)

    **Standards that reference “CEC” refer to the Initial Practice Based Professional Preparation Standards for Special Educators set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (2020). “TAPS” references refer to the Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards set forth by the Georgia Department of Education as part of the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES). “ACEI” references refer to standards for the Association for Childhood Education International which guide the preparation of early childhood and elementary educators.

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