MACI 313 - Teaching History/Social Studies for Diverse Learners

Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor and admission to integrated educational studies major or M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction program or STEM education minor or secondary education minor. This course prepares future teachers K-12 in the methods of teaching history/social studies from critical multicultural and social justice frameworks to all students, especially those who are racialized, classed and gendered in society. The course examines the transformative potential of history/social studies grounded in students’ lives and civic engagement. Opportunities to use models of culturally responsive teaching that support student engagement, critical thinking and character/ethical development will be used-with application of current state standards and integration of inquiry skills into history/social studies curriculum and assessment. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits