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LUCAS GUSSETT
Luke Glassett has taught high school history for over 18 years in the state of Washington, currently at Skyview High School in Vancouver, WA. He holds a B.S. in Social Sciences and a Masters in Education from Washington State University Vancouver. He also has been a National Board Certified teacher since 2010. Apart from teaching history, Luke has also coached soccer and been a FIRST Robotics head coach since 2012 for the Skyview StormBots.
Over the past twelve years, Luke has participated in the AP World Reading as a Reader, Table Leader, and sample selector (Early Table Leader). In his time as an Early Table Leader, he has been part of the sample selection process for both the DBQ and the LEQ.
Luke has also written test prep questions for Albert.io (formerly Learnerator), and consulted for them on question alignment. He is passionate about alignment, essays, and helping students reach their maximum potential by connecting their lives to the content taught in the classroom.
He looks forward to helping you do the same!
Luke Glassett has taught high school history for over 18 years in the state of Washington, currently at Skyview High School in Vancouver, WA. He holds a B.S. in Social Sciences and a Masters in Education from Washington State University Vancouver. He also has been a National Board Certified teacher since 2010. Apart from teaching history, Luke has also coached soccer and been a FIRST Robotics head coach since 2012 for the Skyview StormBots.
Over the past twelve years, Luke has participated in the AP World Reading as a Reader, Table Leader, and sample selector (Early Table Leader). In his time as an Early Table Leader, he has been part of the sample selection process for both the DBQ and the LEQ.
Luke has also written test prep questions for Albert.io (formerly Learnerator), and consulted for them on question alignment. He is passionate about alignment, essays, and helping students reach their maximum potential by connecting their lives to the content taught in the classroom.
He looks forward to helping you do the same!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this APSI AP World History: Modern course for new and experienced teachers, 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 new 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.
What participants should have (if available):
● Your school’s Calendar
● Monthly academic calendar with squares to enter information for planning (I suggest PDFCalendar.com)
● Course and Exam Description (CED)
● Rubrics for AP Histories
● Note-Taking Materials
● Digital or physical copy of classroom textbook and source reader (If you don’t have one, here is the OER Project AP World open-source text)
● Laptop, iPad, or Chromebook to access resources
(Note: Schedules may adjust and change based on needs of participants, especially after Day 1)
Day 1: Introduction, Equity, Course Introduction, Course and Exam Description (CED), and Pacing
● Introductions [Ice Breaker]
● The philosophy and purpose of AP (Equity Policy Statement)
● Course and Exam Description/Curricular Requirements Overview
● Themes and Course Content
● Skills and Processes
● Introduction to Assessment
● Reflect and Connect
● Course on a page
Day 2: Resources and Units 0, 1, and 2
● Introductions
● Questions from Previous Day
● Unit 0-Pre 1200
○ OER Project
○ Strayer
○ Religion
● Introduction to my “co-teachers”
● Time Period 1200-1450 using my Daily Agenda
○ Unit 1: The Global Tapestry
○ Unit 2: Networks of exchange
Day 3: Assess and Reflect
● Questions from Previous Day
● Time Period 1450-1750
○ Unit 3: Land Based Empires
○ Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections
● Time Period 1750-1900
○ Unit 5: Revolutions
○ Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization
● DBQ overview and scoring
● Afternoon assignment
○ Railroad DBQ
● Resources:
○ Albert AP World Calculator
○ How I score a DBQ using the Cover Sheet
Day 4: AP Classroom
● Questions from Previous Day
● Time Period 1900 to Present
○ Unit 7: Global Conflict
○ Unit 8: Cold War and Decolonization
○ Unit 9: Globalization
● SAQ and LEQ overview and scoring
● Recap and Reflect
During this APSI AP World History: Modern course for new and experienced teachers, 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 new 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.
What participants should have (if available):
● Your school’s Calendar
● Monthly academic calendar with squares to enter information for planning (I suggest PDFCalendar.com)
● Course and Exam Description (CED)
● Rubrics for AP Histories
● Note-Taking Materials
● Digital or physical copy of classroom textbook and source reader (If you don’t have one, here is the OER Project AP World open-source text)
● Laptop, iPad, or Chromebook to access resources
(Note: Schedules may adjust and change based on needs of participants, especially after Day 1)
Day 1: Introduction, Equity, Course Introduction, Course and Exam Description (CED), and Pacing
● Introductions [Ice Breaker]
● The philosophy and purpose of AP (Equity Policy Statement)
● Course and Exam Description/Curricular Requirements Overview
● Themes and Course Content
● Skills and Processes
● Introduction to Assessment
● Reflect and Connect
● Course on a page
Day 2: Resources and Units 0, 1, and 2
● Introductions
● Questions from Previous Day
● Unit 0-Pre 1200
○ OER Project
○ Strayer
○ Religion
● Introduction to my “co-teachers”
● Time Period 1200-1450 using my Daily Agenda
○ Unit 1: The Global Tapestry
○ Unit 2: Networks of exchange
Day 3: Assess and Reflect
● Questions from Previous Day
● Time Period 1450-1750
○ Unit 3: Land Based Empires
○ Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections
● Time Period 1750-1900
○ Unit 5: Revolutions
○ Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization
● DBQ overview and scoring
● Afternoon assignment
○ Railroad DBQ
● Resources:
○ Albert AP World Calculator
○ How I score a DBQ using the Cover Sheet
Day 4: AP Classroom
● Questions from Previous Day
● Time Period 1900 to Present
○ Unit 7: Global Conflict
○ Unit 8: Cold War and Decolonization
○ Unit 9: Globalization
● SAQ and LEQ overview and scoring
● Recap and Reflect