How to Become a History Teacher

Is there a future in history? There is if you decide to become a history teacher. Throughout the United States, schools are seeing a need for specialized teachers within elementary and secondary education. It is important to know state requirements and to get familiar with special interest areas of history.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in education Specialization in history

How To Become A History Teacher

1. Explore middle school social studies.Teachers going into this field of study will be prepared to teach upper elementary and junior high students the ins and outs of government, economics, and current events.

2. Explore US history. U.S. history focuses on the early inhabitants of North America, the legendary explorers, and the first European settlements. If you plan to teach U.S. history in high school, most courses are broken down into two classes. U.S. History, or American History I, is usually the study of all events prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The second part of the course covers all events after the Declaration of Independence.

3. Explore European Civilization. European Civilization is also known as World Civilization and is the study of all nationalities, cultures and customs, past and present.

4. Teach regional history. To a majority of high school students, this course may be a favorite due to the fact that it is the study of an area in which they are familiar. To teach this course, you must complete local history coursework required by your individual state.

Tips & Warnings

• Present your subject matter in an exciting way in an effort to convey a story to your class.

Resources

• Teacher Degrees
• Social Studies Resources
• National Center For History In The Schools

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