HST 418 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies II

Credit Hours: 4
This course engages students in the application of social studies teaching methods in secondary classrooms. Course topics include the development and application of differentiated instruction in the social sciences; lesson and unit planning in diverse contexts; culturally responsive classroom management; application of inquiry and inquiry-based assessments in the social studies classroom; and advanced practice in aligning standards, objectives, and instruction. Completion of minimum of 45 hour practicum assigned at Greenwood Laboratory School or Springfield area secondary school is required. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take HST 422 or HST 499 and HST 423. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Prerequisite: 12 hours in history; and HST 417 and EDC 350 and SEC 302 and SPE 340; and current preprofessional liability insurance; and admission to Teacher Education.
Lecture contact hours: 3 Lab contact hours: 2

Typically offered: Fall, Spring