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Welcome! Do now, please:

Welcome! Do now, please:. What is one thing about America or American history that you would like your child to learn?. Welcome to U.S. History I!. My name is Brock Mislan My 15 th year in education Prior Experience includes:

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Welcome! Do now, please:

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  1. Welcome!Do now, please: What is one thing about America or American history that you would like your child to learn?

  2. Welcome to U.S. History I! • My name is Brock Mislan • My 15th year in education • Prior Experience includes: • Trainer for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; • Former supervisor of social studies; • Staff development trainer and teacher mentor

  3. Currently • Cluster Coordinator of grades 9-12 social studies at BTSD • Adjunct lecturer, Teacher Preparation Program, Rutgers University • A husband (14 years) and dad to two boys, aged 10 and 5

  4. A summary of the learning experience • The American Experience • Focus on reflection, writing, empowerment and civic engagement • The student “as historian” • Focus on big questions and major themes instead of memorizing details • Primary sources drive the learning

  5. Procedures • Bell Procedure We always start with written, quiet reflection • How do we solve problems in American society? • What were two consequences of westward expansion? • List three reasons why immigrants came to America. • What does it mean to be American?

  6. Curriculum (1860s-1935) • Westward Expansion and Populism • Industrialization and Immigration • The Progressive Era • Imperialism • World War I • The Roaring Twenties • The Great Depression Begins • The New Deal

  7. Group Procedure • Each group member plays a role • 4 roles: • Manager • Recorder • Researcher • Timer • All group members make intellectual contributions

  8. Tardy • School policy is a an administrative detention for the 5th late • I will call you before that happens so we can find a solution • Students should be seated and quietly working on the “Do Now” before the bell rings.

  9. Discipline • Class rules are based upon • Being ready to learn • Treating others with respect • Remaining on task • Working together • When there is a problem, I will call you. • Disruptive behavior often limits the ability for others to learn and demonstrate their learning. • Grades are not based upon behavior.

  10. Grades • School-wide structure • 60% of marking period: tests/major projects • 30%: quizzes and minor assignments • 10%: daily homework and classwork • I will allow students/groups to redo or retake assessments (this is a departmental policy) • I have high expectations for your children…

  11. My role • …and an indefatigable will to help them succeed. • Extra Help is continuous and ongoing • I listen • I model • I give useful feedback • I am very prepared • I give rubrics and exemplars for projects • We practice questions and develop strategies before tests

  12. Notebook • For each activity, a heading • The date • The title that is on the screen

  13. Mislan.wikispaces.com

  14. Class activities • Are designed to help students to analyze and evaluate the ideas were are studying. • Emphasis is on student creations. • Conflict resolution: mediation and negotiation • The writing process • Seminar discussion • Student presentations • Authentic tasks: writing a memo, planning a project, devising a solution

  15. Please contact me at any time • (609) 387-3774 (x6064) • bmislan@burltwpsch.org • If you would like to share travel, cultural or work experiences related to U.S. history in our classroom, please let me know!

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