L.HIS 386 - United States Survey for Teachers

Credits: 1-3

Designed to prepare K-12 teachers of social studies and United States history, this course develops the ability to conceptualize and define the American past in order to teach United States history. This course provides models and tools for determining the overarching themes that help explain and explore the American past using a wide variety of methods. Students will identify resources that help teachers make decisions on what to teach, define historical trends, and analyze reading strategies in the field of history, including reading comprehension and critical reading. Required for the endorsement in American History and the All Social Sciences Teaching endorsement.
Prerequisite: Teacher Education Students Only
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable