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David Palmer is a Geography Instructor at Pikes Peak State College and has taught Social Studies at Eaglecrest High School in the Cherry Creek School district for over 25 years. He has taught AP* Human Geography, World Regional Geography, Physical Geography, World Geography, Economics, US History and World History. Each year Eaglecrest has nearly 200 students take AP Human Geography grades 9-12. David is a Colorado Geographic Alliance Teacher Consultant, College Board Consultant, National Council of Geography Education (NCGE) Distinguished Geography Teacher Award winner and has been a Question Leader and Table Leader during the scoring of AP* Human Geography exams. Professor Palmer has taught and presented at numerous institutes and conferences in the United States, China, India, Thailand and Japan. He is the lead author and senior consultant of the textbook Advanced Placement Human Geography (AMSCO/Perfection Learning). David has an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and a Masters from Colorado Christian University. More information about David including his projects and background can be found at DavidPalmerTeach.com
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DAVID PALMER
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this AP Human Geography APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the Fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
This course will help teachers gain a deeper understanding of the Course and Exam Description (CED) and Unit Guides for AP Human Geography. We will focus on effective strategies for helping students master the essential concepts and skills of the course. We will examine the College Board resources and supports for classroom instruction, assessment, and AP exam preparation on AP Classroom website.
All activities will be aligned to one of five Key Takeaways designated by the College Board for teacher preparation in this summer’s institutes. They are:
1) Understanding the Course
2) Planning the Course
3) Teaching the Course
4) Assessing Student Progress and Understanding
5) Becoming a Member of the AP Community.
Note that the greatest emphasis will be on the third of these takeaways; best practice instruction in a geography classroom with a focus on teaching geographic thinking and skills
During this AP Human Geography APSI, you’ll explore the course framework, the exam, and the new AP resources that will help you plan and focus instruction—and give you feedback throughout the year on the areas where individual students need additional focus. You’ll also learn about completing the digital activation process at the start of the school year that will give you immediate access to the new resources and will help ensure that your students can register for AP Exams by the Fall deadlines. By attending this APSI, you’ll gain deeper insight into the following key takeaways, among several others: Understand the Course; Plan the Course; Teach the Course; Assess Student Progress; and Engage as a Member of the AP Community. In addition, specific attention will be paid to the following AP Classroom resources: unit guides, personal progress checks, AP teacher community, and the AP question bank.
This course will help teachers gain a deeper understanding of the Course and Exam Description (CED) and Unit Guides for AP Human Geography. We will focus on effective strategies for helping students master the essential concepts and skills of the course. We will examine the College Board resources and supports for classroom instruction, assessment, and AP exam preparation on AP Classroom website.
All activities will be aligned to one of five Key Takeaways designated by the College Board for teacher preparation in this summer’s institutes. They are:
1) Understanding the Course
2) Planning the Course
3) Teaching the Course
4) Assessing Student Progress and Understanding
5) Becoming a Member of the AP Community.
Note that the greatest emphasis will be on the third of these takeaways; best practice instruction in a geography classroom with a focus on teaching geographic thinking and skills