Teaching U.S. History and Government

Introduction to current theory on curriculum, alternate views on scope and sequence, lesson planning, and national and State standards in middle and high school social studies. Uses of technology; relevant software; alternative teaching strategies; different types of assessment; inclusion of special student populations; and literacy development in social studies. Includes field experience. Students cannot receive credit for both ESC 434 and ESC 534.PRE- or COREQS: ESC 501 and/or ESC 502 (or equivalent), a 3.0 GPA, and submission of scores on the CST.

Fall, Spring