This is a required course for students seeking Teacher Certification in grades K-9 and grades 4-12 social studies. In this course. pre-service teachers explore methods for teaching social studies in K-12 classrooms through a constructivist theoretical and philosophical lens. Pre-service teachers examine how social studies methods meld with theories of learning, curricular development, evaluation, and contemporary classroom practices. Particular emphasis is placed on theory-to-practice strategies and on self- and peer-evaluation as well as instructor-, field work supervisor-, and mentor teacher-evaluation as part of pre-service teachers' preparation in becoming successful, effective, and culturally responsive educators.