Historical Spotlights - Great Explorers - EDU-X763J
Course Description
Begin this Exploration and Bring History into Today's Classroom
This course is designed for K-14 educators to develop an appreciation for one of the most dramatic periods in world history: from the Vikings and Chinese explorers to the travels of the Islamic world and from Europe’s discoveries in the late 15th century to more recent exploration during the 20th Century. Students will investigate explorers from around the world and throughout different time periods, and will analyze and compare and contrast these explorers and their motives for bringing glory to themselves and their countries. As a final, cumulative project students will design inspiring lesson plans that will bring history to life. In this course you will be guided by an audio course (which averages seven hours), published by the Recorded Book's Modern Scholar, and provided supplemental material.
Learner Outcomes
- Explain the different eras of exploration and recognize the different causes and effects of exploration during different time periods
- Compare and contrast the cultural needs and technologies that drove different types of exploration
- Analyze and compare the differing motives that encouraged different types of exploration, including exploitation, colonization, religious glory, and even simply curiosity
- Bring stories of various explorers back to the classrooms that make history come to life and inspire student learning
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grade K-14) looking to foster a deeper appreciation for history and social science and instill the same in their students
Course Materials: Audio Course, The Modern Scholar: Journeys of the Great Explorers: Columbus to Cook by Glyndwr Williams, available online at audible.com, iTunes, and Amazon.com to download. Materials may also be available at or from: eBay, Craig's List, public libraries, or your school library.
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Testimonials
"Valuable information and supportive instructor with constructive comments." -- Paul Wolter, Educator, Folsom Cordova Unified School District, California
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Historical Spotlights Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.