This class introduces graduate students to a variety of theories and techniques used in teaching history at the university. Through discussion, small group activities, and simulations, the course explores core ideas of history pedagogy. It addresses opportunities and challenges in teaching history as well as common classroom situations to develop the foundation for becoming teachers at Berkeley and beyond. The course has two primary goals: (1) to prepare graduate students to teach effectively as GSIs in history classes at Berkeley; and (2) to introduce ideas, practices, and debates in teaching and learning to support graduate students' professional development into independent instructors, in and out of the classroom.

This seminar is an introduction to the craft of teaching history. Through reading, discussion, active learning, and hands-on practice, it will provide graduate students with the tools to become effective teachers, first as GSIs and then independent instructors. To that end, this course serves as a foundation for professional development and will blend practical work in lesson planning, discussion facilitation, assessment design and grading with reflection on pedagogical principles and values in teaching. All readings will be made available via bCourses and no textbooks are required.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.