Examine the fusion of Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman philosophies and their influence on law, faith, and individual duties.
Analyze Plato and Aristotle's contributions to Western political thought, focusing on governance and tyranny.
Evaluate the global impact of the U.S. Constitution on modern political systems.
Investigate foundational documents such as the Magna Carta and the U.S. Bill of Rights, understanding their principles and legacy.
Explore the philosophical ideas that inspired democratic revolutions in England, the US, France, and Latin America, highlighting key figures like Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau.
Analyze the unique aspects of the American Revolution, ideological shifts in the French Revolution, and the rise of nationalism in Europe leading to the Revolutions of 1848.
Explore the origins of the Industrial Revolution, its societal impacts, and the rise of capitalism, alongside ideological responses.
Examine the influence of Romanticism in art and literature as a response to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution.
Investigate the emergence of industrial economies and their role in imperialism and colonialism, considering motivations and perspectives from both colonizers and colonized regions.
Explore independence movements in colonized regions, focusing on leaders like Sun Yat-sen and the role of ideology and religion.
Investigate the multifaceted causes of World War I, including political, economic, and ethnic tensions, and analyze key battlefronts and turning points.
Assess the impact of the Russian Revolution and the U.S. entry on the trajectory of World War I.
Understand the human cost of the conflict across all fronts and examine human rights abuses, such as the Ottoman Empire's treatment of Armenians.

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.

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Homework
頻率: 1-2 per week
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細節: 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
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細節: 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
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細節: 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
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細節: 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.

A History of the World by Andrew Marr
The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire (The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-Century Culture and History) by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy
Iron Tears: America's Battle for Freedom, Britain's Quagmire: 1775-1783 by Stanley Weintraub
The Last Ottoman Generation and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Michael Provence
The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2,000 Years by Bernard Lewis
The French Revolution and Napoleon: Crucible of the Modern World by Lynn Hunt and Jack R. Censer
Eighteenth-Century Europe: Tradition and Progress: 1715-1789 by Isser Woloch and Gregory Brown
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
"The Journal of Modern History" 
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.