Dictators and Democracies: The Interwar Period, 1918-39 (KS3/GCSE/IB/AP)
A tutorial for students preparing for advanced examinations which covers events in Britain and Europe throughout the Interwar Period with an emphasis upon historical source-analysis - a comprehensive course for students interested in the causes of the Second World War.
Keith (M.A. Military History)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(362)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. This is a structured approach to this topic, thus reading assignments, note-taking, and independent practice is an integral part of this course of study. Students will be expected to log on prepared for the lesson and to be fully engaged in participation for the hour of instruction. "Homework" will be relevant and meaningful, aiming towards honing skills necessary for higher marks on future exams such as GCSE and AS/A Level.Assessment
Students will be asked to complete a series of source-based and other questions between sessions. With this work submitted in a timely manner, the instructor and student will review the marked work and discuss the comments provided. This will be a regular activity, stepped and measured, to enhance the student's potential in the subject area. Progress will be measured weekly as per session tutorials.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Advanced Level
This is an overview course focusing upon International Relations mainly between the wars, however will include an introduction concerning the causes of the Great War as well as the origins of the Second World War and the opening campaigns. The rich content of this time period and its abundant historical sources makes for a very interesting series of classes. The focus of these tutorials is designed to prepare the student for advanced exams (GCSE, IB, AS/A Level, and A.P.) as well as to immerse them in incredibly important era of the 20th century. (EXAM STUDENTS) One we have had an initial discussion concerning which examination board your student is preparing for I will design a scheme of work that is tailored toward the specific needs of the learner. If your student is already or presently enrolled in a course of study, then the course will focus upon case studies and skill specific areas which need the most improvement. If not, then the approach will be as a course of study using one of the approved texts from either OCR, AQA, Edexcel or another examination board. Common to all specifications, but topics of particular emphasis with this tutorial will be: Impact of the Russian Revolution, Early Soviet State, Paris Peace Conference, League of Nations, Weimar Germany, Rise of Single Party States, World Depression, British Domestic Issues, Appeasement, Stalinist Russia, Hitlerian Germany, Interwar Crises, and the Causes of the Second World War. This course can be established a specific focus, e.g., Germany In-Depth, 1918-1945 upon request. (EXAM STUDENTS) Please indicate which examination board your student is preparing for and what specific areas are of the most importance and allow 1-2 weeks for me to develop a scheme of work to best prepare the learner for the examination. As well, if your student is very interested in the time period and not sitting an exam, all the better - I will develop an enriching, structured tutorial to suit their interests.
Learning Goals
The student will gain confidence in responding to a variety of source-based questions in preparation for the examination.
The student will gain an appreciation of the struggles in post-war Europe through investigation of primary and secondary sources.
The student will learn time efficient and effective study techniques which will improve retention and increase performance.
The student will gain a greater understanding of the time period through a variety of instructional techniques conducive to their learning style.
The student will learn the value of historiography and its application towards a more robust, meaningful response to examination style questions.
The student will gain a greater understanding of this time period from the extensive use of and analysis of primary sources.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will cover war, revolution, genocide and a number of other atrocities as part of the historical content of the time period.
Supply List
The instructor will provide the supplemental readings, scholarly articles, past papers, and documents necessary for this course. If a textbook is needed, we will discuss which one is the most appropriate one for the specific examination for you to purchase.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
362reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
I am a certified (7-12) Social Studies teacher and have taught a variety of honors level courses (AS/A Level, KS3, GCSE, I.B. and A.P.) in both private and public schools over the past 30 years. Historical writing, source analysis, and exam preparation as well as an immersive approach to the study of history has made my classes both meaningful and enjoyable. My tutoring experience has spanned the entire 21st century with ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, A.P. Histories, and Subject Tests. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
