Focuses on curriculum, materials, methods, assessment, and related aspects of instruction. Introduces best practices in teaching the social studies in middle and high schools. Examines the Colorado Academic Content Standards. Prereqs., EDUC 4295/5295 and EDUC 5325. Restricted to students admitted to the secondary social studies teacher education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Educ-Curriculum & Instruction (EDCI) or Social Studies-Secondary Educ. (EDSS) majors only.