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Created by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization in the social sciences.
Social Science - Standard 1
The competent social science teacher understands the connections among the behavioral sciences, economics, geography, history, political science, and other learning areas.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
Classes at EIU:
1A. Understands the structure, purpose, and methodology of the social sciences. ECN 2801
GEG 1100G
PSY 1879G
SOC 1720G
SOC 2850
1B. Understands the interdependence of the social science disciplines. ECN 2801
GEG 1100G
SOC 2710
SOC 3400
1C. Understands the use of social science concepts to interpret human actions ECN 2801
GEG 1100G
PSY 1879G
SOC 2710G
SOS 2850
1D. Understands the relationship between the social sciences and other learning areas. ECN 2801
GEG 1100G
PSY 1879G
SOC 2710G
SOC 2850
SOS 3400
1E. Develops interdisciplinary approaches to the teaching of general social science. ECN 2801
SOC 2710G
SOS 3400
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