Teaching U.S. History and Government

Overview

Subject area

ESC

Catalog Number

534

Course Title

Teaching U.S. History and Government

Description

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.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule