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Postsecondary History Teachers

  • Education and Training

Tasks

What tasks do Postsecondary History Teachers perform?

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.


Knowledge

What do Postsecondary History Teachers need to know?

  • History and Archeology

    Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Postsecondary History Teachers need?

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.



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