HIST 4940 - Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools

Theories and techniques for the effective teaching of history at the secondary level. Evaluation and selection of reading assignments and instructional materials; methods of measuring cognition of historical concepts; course organization and learning activities for students of varying backgrounds and abilities; use of interactive media; the role of history in social science and humanities education, and of historians as curriculum leaders.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: LS 4050 and ED 4060 with “C” or better or LS 4050 amd ED 4060 as corequisite.

Credits: 3 hours