Learners will understand how the Genus Homo evolved, leading to humans as we are today.
They will learn how scientists discover and interpret the evidence found to explain our origins.
Learners will also be introduced to recent discoveries and debates in the field of paleoanthropology and archaeology.

As a qualified Archaeologist, I have taken tertiary-level units of study that specialise in the evolution of primates and hominids, as well as anatomy and forensics.

Further, I have taken specialised courses which cover paleoanthropology, the Pleistocene epoch, and the Holocene epoch.

I have degrees, post-graduate, and professional qualifications in the following areas of expertise, which includes the evolution of our species:

- Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology & History
- A1 First-Class Honours in Archaeology
- Member of AAA (Australian Archaeological Association)
- Member of ASHA (Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology)
- PhD Candidate in Archaeology (Full Scholarship)
- Academic Medal in Undergraduate Coursework
- Winner of the Robert Mays Memorial Prize for North Queensland History 
- Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
- I have co-authored published articles in professional archaeological journals
- I have delivered speeches at the Australiasian Mining History Association
- Winner of the Best Poster Presentation at AAA 
- I have started my TESOL (150-Hours) Professional Certificate through Arizona State University, and I expect to complete this 
   within the next month

I am also a homeschool father of multiple children. We have always homeschooled and participated in distance education. We came to Outschool in 2018 as learners, and now I am excited to also teach on this platform. I understand the needs of parents of learners here as I am one myself. Further, I am a native English speaker. 

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OPTIONAL:  I will provide feedback if learners would like to write a summary after each lesson. 
They can either summarise the lecture and discussion in our class, or they can summarise one aspect or topic from the lesson. 
This will demonstrate understanding and allow me as a teacher to provide further explanation and clarification as applicable. 
They can either upload a screenshot or a document to the classroom or in a message, or they can show their work in person at the start of the next class. 
Each class recording will be made available so that learners who need to can review the lesson from each day before moving on to the next day.
授業以外に週あたり 0 - 1 時間の学習が期待されます
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OPTIONAL:  
- End of the course multiple choice quiz;
- On Day 1, I will provide a list of possible essay topics, should any of my students wish to turn in an essay at the end of this course for feedback and marking/grading.
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