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Learn about the importance of studying history in Mr. Dougherty's class. Get insights into classroom expectations, warm-up exercises, main lessons, and other important information for a successful academic experience.
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Introduction • 15th Year at Central Dauphin School District • 15th Year Assistant Football Coach • 2005 – Bachelor of Arts- Lebanon Valley College • 2009 - Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction - University of Phoenix • 2019 – Master of Science -Special Education - Slippery Rock University
Why study history? • Believe it or not you use history all the time. However, most history you use is personal history. • i.e. You touching fire and/or hot surfaces can burn you. Therefore you don’ touch a lit fire place and you use oven mitts when handling a pan from the oven. • History classes at school focus on studying formal history. • The purpose of formal history is to learn the important values and lessons that should be inherited by each generation. • i.e. themes of Democracy, social equality, integrity of beliefs, appreciation, awareness, civic virtues • It will make you more informed when you vote!
At the beginning of class… • Please be at class on time to avoid a tardy slip. • Sit in your assigned seat for proper attendance and organization. • Be prepared for class, have your book with you and necessary materials such as writing utensils, paper, and homework. • Participation and preparation will benefit your success in this class.
Start of class – Warm-up Exercise • The essential question of the day is presented. • A small introductory lesson will proceed after attendance has been recorded. • Some days will consist of completing some vocabulary words, a brief discussion, and/or the focus question of today’s learning experience. • HW will usually be collected at the beginning of class, unless otherwise instructed. • HW turned in late will be awarded partial credit. • (1 day = 50% 2nd day forget it! Time given for absenteeism is in accordance with CDSD policy)
Main Lesson or Exercise • Most days consist of PowerPoint notes, guided reading, maps (1 per unit), articles, projects, small research projects, cooperative learning exercises, and educational media • Reviewing HW • Class ends with closing activity i.e. question/answer session, ticket-out-the-door, or review of assignment • HW will be posted on board or spoken to you directly. Please do not ask for the new HW assignment in the middle of lessons or beginning of class. You will be informed.
Other Information • Bathroom breaks are for emergencies only • No one may leave class after 2:15 pm • No locker passes are allowed you must be prepared at the time of class. • Computer passes are granted only when my class has engaged in a project that requires the lab. • No Food or Drinks! • No cell phones or any other type of electronic devices are allowed to be used during class, unless given permission. • Purses or bags must be placed under desks. • Stay seated at the end of class. Do not line up at the door.
Questions • Email = mcdougherty@cdschools.org