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Susannah Walker; Gustavo Carrera – History Teacher, 2017
For a long time, Advanced Placement and other advanced-level U.S. history courses at the high school level were modeled after the collegiate survey course. However, the last two decades or more have seen some significant changes in the teaching of U.S. history at undergraduate and high school levels. Many of these changes at the high school level…
Descriptors: High School Teachers, Teaching Methods, History Instruction, Introductory Courses
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Conner, Jerusha O. – History Teacher, 2010
Although most teachers believe that "students should write at least one in-depth paper during high school," the independent research paper is disappearing from high school curricula in the face of two competing pressures: the need to prepare for high-stakes tests and student "senioritis." In many high schools, the senior year has become "a…
Descriptors: High School Seniors, Student Attitudes, Student Research, Research Papers (Students)
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Meserve, Herbert; Formwalt, Lee W. – History Teacher, 1980
Suggests that teachers on secondary and college levels should develop closer relationships and work together to promote the study of history at both levels. Presents a case study of a college (the State University of New York at Stony Brook) and a high school (Shoreham-Wading River High School) which have developed a successful working…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Advanced Students, Case Studies, Educational Needs
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Whitman, Glenn – History Teacher, 2003
In May 2001, students in the author's Advanced Placement (AP) United States History class were embroiled in a controversy surrounding the AP exam, in particular, having access to the exam's Document Based Question (DBQ) and free response portion prior to the test's administration. Prior to the exam, the College Board had provided a fifty-year time…
Descriptors: United States History, Standardized Tests, Advanced Placement Programs, Integrity
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Rothschild, Eric – History Teacher, 1999
Reports on the history of the Advanced Placement (AP) program, considering such issues as the program's initiation, changes within the program, its various problems, growth in Advanced Placement, and the program's reach overseas. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Educational History, Equivalency Tests
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Stearns, Peter N. – History Teacher, 1999
Describes the new Advanced Placement (AP) world history course, which has a global and thematic focus and emphasizes global interactions and comparative issues. Discusses the chronology used and its emphasis on global forces and developments within civilizations. Believes that world history courses should assist students in understanding how the…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Educational Objectives, Global Approach
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Burstein, Stanley M. – History Teacher, 1999
Discusses why world history instruction is flourishing in higher education. Describes the new Advanced Placement (AP) world history course and states that the course is comparable to college-level world history courses. Considers to which college world history course the AP course is most comparable. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Curriculum, Comparative Analysis, Course Content
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Lillich, Harriet – History Teacher, 1999
Describes the six habits of mind fundamental to the study of history. Argues that a world history course must introduce students to the processes by which historians study the past. Provides suggestions for teaching the habits of mind through the proposed Advanced Placement (AP) world history course. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies
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Lurie, Maxine N. – History Teacher, 2000
Warns against the declining standards of the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history examination and the AP program. Focuses on the problems that occur in maintaining high standards and the practive of teaching to the test in AP courses. Discusses who does grade and who should grade the AP examinations. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, College Faculty, Equivalency Tests
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Neutuch, Eric – History Teacher, 1999
Reflects on the experience of being in an Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history course in high school. Stresses that the intent of the course was only to prepare students to score well on the AP examination. Asserts that the course should have aimed beyond teaching to the test. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Equivalency Tests, History Instruction
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Blagaich, Pete – History Teacher, 1999
Demonstrates that Advanced Placement (AP) courses may not be appropriate for every student. Discusses the process of selecting students for AP U.S. history. Criteria include an application, summer sessions, and evidence of motivation to excel in the program. Considers the effects of this policy. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Equivalency Tests, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education
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Oberjuerge, Mark – History Teacher, 1999
Addresses the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. government and politics course at Jordan High School in Long Beach (California), an inner city school with a diverse student population. Describes the course and discusses its success and benefits. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Diversity (Student)
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Black, Linda – History Teacher, 1999
States that high school teachers can handle rigorous advanced placement courses in world history or world civilizations if they (1) have access to good teaching materials and (2) have been provided with the proper training. Address both issues, listing reading materials and describing the aspects involved in training teachers. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Course Evaluation, History Instruction
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Rothschild, Eric – History Teacher, 2000
Provides historical information on the Document-Based Question (DBQ) that has been a part of the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history examination since 1973. Focuses on the effects that DBQ had on course content and teaching methods. Addresses the new changes made with the redesign of the DBQ in 1982. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Educational Change
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Stovel, John E. – History Teacher, 2000
Provides background information on the Document Based Question (DBQ) that is part of both the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. and European history examinations. Includes an example of the process involved in analyzing documents during the AP examination. Discusses teaching techniques that can be used for the DBQ with the purpose of improving student…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Educational Strategies, Equivalency Tests
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