Course · SED 319

Teaching Political Science in the Secondary School

A secondary education course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall, Spring

Course Description

A study of the principles, techniques, and problems in the teaching of political science in the secondary school classroom. Classroom observations and a practicum are required.
Practicum Required: 15 hours (including 1 lesson).

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional · 2026-2027: Spring 1.

Jonathan Peters

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite Course Group

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of teaching political science in the secondary school as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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