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HIS 354 - Methods in Secondary History/Social Studies

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This course explores theories and practices of teaching civics, economics, geography, and history for secondary teachers. Emphasis will be placed on the social studies pedagogy standards established by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board and tested on the Washington Educator Skills Test for History and Social Studies endorsements, including how to create a learner-centered and inquiry-based classroom, how to discuss controversial issues, how to teach students strategies for acquiring information, how to promote critical thinking through the skillful use of questioning, and how to employ a variety of class formats (whole and small group discussion, seminar, deliberation, lecture).


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