SED 4800S - Social Studies Methods for Adolescent and Young Adult Learners
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41342,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Daniel Wakefield
Email: drwakefield@ysu.edu
Course Description
4800S. Social Studies Methods for Adolescent and Young Adult Learners. Theory and practice in learning how to plan, execute, and evaluate social studies lessons that are empowering, interesting, and reflective. Topics include: creating thematic unit plans; interpreting academic standards; writing instructional objectives; creating authentic learning activities; authentic assessment; classroom management and democratic discipline. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status and SED 3706. Coreq.: EDFN 3710. 3 s.h.
Prerequisites
MCE Candidates: TELS Upper Division Status and approval of chairperson, and TEMC 3702 (Teaching & Learning in Middle Schools)
Corequisites
MCE Candidates: TEMC 4801: The Middle School Learning Community, and one of the following: TEMC 3704, TEMC 3705, TEMC 3706
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies, 3rd Edition. | Russell, William B. & S. Waters. | |
| Required | The Understanding by Design Guide to Creating High-Quality Units. | Wiggins, G. & J. McTighe. | |
| Required | Ohio's New Learning Standards for Social Studies | ODE |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1 and 2 | Introduction, Becoming a Contemporary Social Studies Professional | In-class activities |
| 8/31 | Ohio's New Learning Standards | Frameworks & Standards | In-class activities |
| 9/7 | Chapters 3 and 6 | Planning Instruction and Diverse Learners | In-class activities & Graphic Organizers OAE Materials |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5 | Reading & Writing | In-class activities |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Assessment & Evaluation | Alternate Assessment & Brown Bag Exam |
| 9/28 | Personalizing History | Lepore Article & Personal History Assignment Lesson Plan #1 |
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| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Thinking, Problem Solving, Acquisition of Skills | In-class activities Contextual Factors Assignment |
| 10/12 | Chapter 11 | Technology & AI | AI Evaluation & Forms Assignment Lesson Plan #2 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Cooperative Learning and Classroom Management | Classroom Management Survey & In-class activities BCLASSE Unit Plan Overview |
| 10/26 | Field Work | ||
| 11/2 | Field Work | ||
| 11/9 | Field Work | Unit Plan | |
| 11/16 | Field Work | ||
| 11/23 | Field Work | ||
| 11/30 | Video Presentation | Video Reflection | |
| 12/7 | Video Presentation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.