Two Veterans on APWH

Adam and Tony explore the uniqueness of Unit Zero, and how each school starts their APWH journey in a different place based upon students previous historical knowledge and skills. Next, they enter 1200-1450, and discuss the following topics: "low hanging fruit of the Mongol Empire," textbooks, first year teacher tips, summer homework, essay writing tips, teaching 75 or more students, All Star activities, DBQs/LEQs/ SAQs, incorporating Freshmen classes, pedagogy, student buy in, and recommended resources.

Meet Tony and Adam as they introduce their teaching philosophies and discuss how they would approach APWH if they taught it at different types of schools. Points of discussion include work - life balance, assigning chapter readings, number of DBQs/ SAQs/LEQs to assign throughout the year, struggling urban schools vs. high performing schools, incorporating Freshmen classes and the Social Studies Department, student "buy in," the evolution of APWH since 2009, and recommended resources.