Examine WWI's diplomatic dynamics, including the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and controversy surrounding the League of Nations.
Explore the effects of WWI on demographics, economies, and borders, leading to disillusionment and the rise of totalitarianism, as well as its influence on Western culture and the arts.
Investigate the Russian Revolution's causes, Lenin's rise to power, Stalin's dictatorship, and human rights abuses, comparing totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and the USSR and analyzing their impacts and ideologies.
Analyze the imperial ambitions of Germany, Italy, and Japan in the 1930s, the policy of appeasement, and the dynamics between Allied and Axis powers in WWII, including key leaders, strategic decisions, and the Holocaust's atrocities.
Examine post-WWII shifts in economic and military power, the origins of the Cold War, and the impact of the Yalta Pact, nuclear arms, and the Marshall Plan.
Explore geopolitical dynamics in Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, including the Chinese Civil War, uprisings in Eastern Europe, the establishment of Israel, and the Soviet Union's collapse.
Analyze the roles of key international organizations in shaping the modern world and their impact on freedom and democracy.
Investigate nation-building in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and China, focusing on geopolitical, cultural, and economic challenges, as well as their histories, leadership, and current trends.
Analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the revolutions in information, technology, and communications, such as television, satellites, and computers.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics. My academic journey included a wide range of courses focusing on various political and historical aspects of civilizations from different time periods and regions around the world. This comprehensive study allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the complexities of past and present societies.

Furthermore, I pursued a Master of Education degree specializing in Secondary Social Sciences, which provided me with advanced knowledge in teaching history, political science, and related subjects. I obtained certification from the state of Alabama, qualifying me to teach social sciences to students in grades 7-12.

Over the course of my teaching career, I have gained extensive experience instructing students in US and World history; dedicated to delivering engaging and informative lessons in these subjects. Additionally, I have conducted extensive research in both history and politics for over 20+ years, allowing me to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in these fields.

My educational background, teaching experience, and research expertise have equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. I am committed to fostering a deeper understanding of historical events and political dynamics while encouraging critical thinking and a passion for learning in my learners.

수업 외 주당 0 - 1 시간
Homework
빈도: 1-2 per week
피드백: 포함됨
세부 내용: Brief, independent assignments will often extend outside classroom time due to our packed agenda. Every learner will get at least one week to complete assignments and will receive advanced notice for larger projects. Homework, necessary for a deeper understanding, will be light—expect about 30 to 60 minutes per week. It's important to note that learners have varying speeds and styles of learning, and this may reflect in the time taken to complete tasks. Completing these assignments diligently on one's own time will not only reinforce the material discussed in class but will also prepare learners for more engaging and productive class experience.

Feedback will be provided on all submitted assignments.  Upon request numerical and/or letter grades will be provided.  I encourage parents and learners to reach out about their preferred method of grading before the class begins. This ensures that the assessment methods align with the educational goals and preferences of each learner and family.

For digital worksheets, please refer to the 'Materials' section, which contains a list of third-party websites where they can be accessed.
Assessment
빈도: 포함됨
세부 내용: Upon request and prior to the start of the course, assessments can be conducted throughout the course to evaluate learner progress and understanding. These assessments may include quizzes, tests, projects, feedback and/or other forms of evaluation (i.e. letter grade).  Parents and learners are encouraged to discuss their grading preferences with the teacher.

The purpose of assessments and grades is to provide feedback on student learning and measure their achievement. It is important for learners to actively participate in assessments and seek feedback to gauge their progress and areas of improvement.
Letter Grade
빈도: 포함됨
세부 내용: Feedback will be provided on all submitted assignments.  Upon request numerical and/or letter grades will be provided.  I encourage parents and learners to reach out about their preferred method of grading before the class begins. This ensures that the assessment methods align with the educational goals and preferences of each learner and family.
Progress Report
빈도: 포함됨
세부 내용: Feedback will be provided on all submitted assignments.  Upon request numerical and/or letter grades will be provided.  I encourage parents and learners to reach out about their preferred method of grading before the class begins. This ensures that the assessment methods align with the educational goals and preferences of each learner and family.

World History, Culture, & Geography: The Modern World || High School-Semester 1

A History of the World by Andrew Marr
The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2,000 Years by Bernard Lewis
The Twentieth Century: A People's History by Howard Zinn
A Failed Empire: The Soviet Union in the Cold War from Stalin to Gorbachev by Vladimir Zubok 
Inside Russian Politics by Edwin Bacon
Five Rising Democracies: And the Fate of the International Liberal Order by Ted Piccone
Making India Great: The Promise of a Reluctant Global Power by Aparna Pande 
The Party and the People: Chinese Politics in the 21st Century by Bruce Dickson 
A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present by Richard J. Reid
Politics in Europe, 7th edition by M. D. Hancock et al
Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn by Daniel Gordis
Apartheid Israel: The Politics of an Analogy by Sean Jacobs, Jon Soske, Achille Mbembe 
Contemporary Japan: History, Politics, and Social Change since the 1980s by Jeff Kingston 
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (plato.stanford.edu)
MIT's Visualizing Cultures (visualizingcultures.mit.edu)
World History For Us All: https://whfua.history.ucla.edu/
The Stanford Education History Group- https://sheg.stanford.edu/
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School (avalon.law.yale.edu)
Primary and secondary texts, writings and works of various significant people in US & World  history.