SEC ED 4090: American Government for the Secondary Classroom

Course Description

Same asPOL SCI 4090. Prerequisites:POL SCI 4090/SEC ED 4090must be taken concurrently withSEC ED 4011except with special consent of the School Studies Coordinator. Adapts the themes and subject matter of American Government to the secondary classroom and trains teachers in techniques particularly designed to maximize the use of primary sources, foster critical inquiry, and encourage knowledge of subject matter. Particular emphasis will be placed on defining the broad and connecting methods of inquiry for use in an interactive classroom. Can be counted towards the Political Science major requirement, but not the American Politics subgroup. Counts towards Social Studies certification. Not available for graduate credit.