My Approach to Gov and Econ Class
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This document outlines the teacher's hopes and fears for teaching a 12th grade Government and Economics class. The teacher hopes to slow down discussions compared to AP US History and do more in-depth projects that are fun rather than pointless. However, the teacher fears having to act as a jailer to senior students who dislike school and may disrupt class with bathroom breaks, cell phones, etc.
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My Approach to Gov and Econ Class
- 1. GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS Mr. Geib and Mr. Fitz-Patrick 12th Grade Gov. and Econ. August 20, 2015
- 2. WHY AM I TEACHING THIS CLASS? • 13 years of AP US History… – Pros and Cons • What next? – 10th grade? 12th grade? – Several conversations…
- 3. MY HOPES FOR THIS CLASS • In contrast to AP US History, I want to slow down and go deeper in discussions. – Ability to slow down and do more projects! – Have fun and not do stupid pointless stuff because school says we are supposed to.. – Enjoy school!
- 4. MY HOPES FOR THIS CLASS • Keepin it real!
- 5. MY FEARS FOR THIS CLASS • The need to be a jailer to kids who hate school: – Seniors, etc. • Bathroom, etc. • Cell phones! – …Cuts both ways