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Click the blue for specific episode show notes - Episode #1 - Introduction to two veterans and how to wholistically approach the course via Pacing, Planning, Goals with Different Types Schools, and the Course Audit - Meet Tony and Adam as they introduce their teaching philosophies and discuss how they would approach the 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.
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Episode #2 Former APWH student, current Anthropology PHD Professor interview - Former APWH student Jonathan is interviewed about how APWH helped contribute to him getting his PHD in anthropology, and his path to get there.  Points of discussion include Document Based Questions (DBQ), primary source analysis, pedagogy, traveling/backpacking, youth hostels, research of pyramids and codexes of Meso-America, Iconography, Hernan Cortes, and Museums.  Additionally there is a Patreon version of this episode available with exclusive content.
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Episode #3 - Unit Zero and 1200-1450 CE -
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.
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Episode #4 - 1450-1750 CE
Adam and Tony explore the easiest and hardest historical topics to grasp for 1450-1750.  They break down how the historical speed dating and choice board activities work in their classrooms.  They analyze All Star DBQs, SAQs, LEQs that “punch above their weight” for the timeframe.  
Points of discussion also include how they would approach the APWH if they taught it at different types of schools, pre-2017 LEQs (and how they can be used to build students' confidence), Freshmen and APEH/USH class activities, favorite historical trips/vacations, 1st year teacher tips, and recommended resources.
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Episode #5 - AP Summer Institute leader and AP exam reader Jonathan is interviewed by Tony and reflects on his approaches to teaching AP World History and Freshmen World History.
AP Summer Institute leader and AP exam reader Jonathan is interviewed by Tony and reflects on his approaches to teaching AP World History, teaching to varying proficiency levels (10% vs. 85%), reading strategies for lower skilled students, reading the textbook, outlining/cornell notes, analyzing visual sources for Multiple Choice Questions, Tips for a younger version of himself, and  tips for someone that is new to teaching APWH.
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Coming Soon
Episode #6 1900 to present is discussed by AP Summer Institute leader and AP exam reader Jonathan and Tony  in regards to their approaches with these units. 
Topics of discussion include: the easiest and hardest content/topics, essay framing, all star activities, Jomo Kenyatta, Free Trade, the Green Revolution, DBQs, SAQs, the developing world, the Vietnam War, Freshmen World History connections, movies afternoon, review sessions, and more.
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