Allitt, Patrick

Teaching is more than a job--it's a responsibility, one of the greatest responsibilities in civilized society. Teachers lay bare the mysteries of the world; train minds to explore, question, investigate, and discover; and ensure that knowledge is not lost or forgotten but passed on to future generations. Teachers shape lives in limitless ways, both inside and outside of the classroom. But teaching is no easy task. It's an art form that requires craft, sensitivity, creativity, and intelligence. Whether the classroom consists of 3 students or 300, it's important to be as effective and successful a teacher as possible, both for the students and for professional and personal growth. This course is designed to help develop and enhance teaching style; provide methods, tools, and advice for handling all manner of teaching scenarios; and help viewers achieve new levels of success as teachers.

Traces the history of religion in the United States from World War II to the present, identifying major trends and key moments within major denominations and less formal religious movements, and discussing how religious groups have influenced and been influenced by key issues and events.

Examines the history of American conservatism from the Revolutionary War through the twentieth century, exploring the ideas and people who have influenced conservative though and its role in the United States.