Social Studies Methods II

Social Studies Methods II prepares educators to employ effective teaching strategies for social studies in grades 10– 12, including psychology, economics, US history II, world history II, and government/political science. Emphasizing inquiry-based learning and integrated approaches, the course addresses pedagogical considerations and content alignment specific to secondary education. Methods include teaching through big ideas, civic discourse, inquiry, and problem-solving. Candidates apply these strategies to design instruction that fosters students' understanding across social studies disciplines. The course integrates inquiry-based learning with historical analysis, examining global connections and governance systems.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.