Teaching History and Social Studies in Middle and High Schools

Catalog description

This course gives middle/high school and upper elementary teachers the relevant teaching strategies and content for historical and social studies pedagogy. This course simultaneously incorporates a strong focus on the practical application of these strategies with recommendations of professional societies (e.g. NCSS) and governmental bodies (e.g. PDE). In addition, current issues are studied with emphasis on research-based strategies for increasing students'' motivation and achievement in social studies education.