Description
This course explores how history is taught both in and outside of the classroom. While a requirement for Social Studies and elementary teacher licensure, the course is open to students from all majors who are interested in learning about the opportunities and challenges of teaching history. Through hands-on activities, students will experiment with different teaching methods, participating as both learners and teachers. Students will have the opportunity to design and implement lessons for all levels of instruction and will also explore teaching history in other educational settings, such as museums and historical sites. Meets General Education Distribution Areas Historical Thinking, Presentational Speaking; Information Literacy Focus Area.