AIS Sophomore Seminar
Ms. Leah Hoyle
Room 409; Phone: (980) 343 6900
Email: [email protected]; Class Website: www.historyhoyle.weebly.com
My name is Leah Hoyle, and I look forward to a semester of learning with you. For many, this will be our second time together (it’s so wonderful to have the opportunity to work with such lovely students and families again!). This is a required course on the path to achieving an AIS Certificate of Completion. Last year you focused on identity. This year we will be examining community and perspective.
A little about me: This is my fourteenth year of teaching. I completed both my B.A. in History and M.A. in Teaching at UNC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!) I began my teaching career in Raleigh before spending six years in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn (go Nets!) I became an educator because history is my passion, and I love learning about it with others!
You are welcome to come to me with your questions, comments, concerns Tuesday afternoons until 3:30pm. I am also available other afternoons and mornings by appointment. Please remember that communication is the key to your success. I am flexible and open to suggestions for change if it will benefit our classroom community.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR CLASS
A binder (1 or 1.5inch is best), loose leaf paper, 5 dividers, #2 pencils, a highlighter, headphones/earbuds, and a book for sustained, silent reading.
Please consider donating tissues, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer - we are always in need!
Do you have an old smartphone, tablet, or IPod touch that you’re not sure what to do with? Donate it to our class, we can use them for our StoryCorps Project!
Expectations:
Workload of the class:
The AIS seminars are designed to help you possess the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to succeed and contribute in the 21st century global environment. We will be examining such questions as “What is community and how can culture help us understand and bridge divisions?”, “How can learning about places around the world help me understand my own community?”, “How does culture shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others?”, “How can I learn to see things from another culture’s point of view, and why is it important?” To do so, we will incorporate a variety of learning strategies – from lecture, discussion, group investigation, to games and simulations. Most importantly, come with an open mind and a willingness to explore!
Grading policy:
Late/Makeup Work:
Ms. Leah Hoyle
Room 409; Phone: (980) 343 6900
Email: [email protected]; Class Website: www.historyhoyle.weebly.com
My name is Leah Hoyle, and I look forward to a semester of learning with you. For many, this will be our second time together (it’s so wonderful to have the opportunity to work with such lovely students and families again!). This is a required course on the path to achieving an AIS Certificate of Completion. Last year you focused on identity. This year we will be examining community and perspective.
A little about me: This is my fourteenth year of teaching. I completed both my B.A. in History and M.A. in Teaching at UNC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!) I began my teaching career in Raleigh before spending six years in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn (go Nets!) I became an educator because history is my passion, and I love learning about it with others!
You are welcome to come to me with your questions, comments, concerns Tuesday afternoons until 3:30pm. I am also available other afternoons and mornings by appointment. Please remember that communication is the key to your success. I am flexible and open to suggestions for change if it will benefit our classroom community.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR CLASS
A binder (1 or 1.5inch is best), loose leaf paper, 5 dividers, #2 pencils, a highlighter, headphones/earbuds, and a book for sustained, silent reading.
Please consider donating tissues, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer - we are always in need!
Do you have an old smartphone, tablet, or IPod touch that you’re not sure what to do with? Donate it to our class, we can use them for our StoryCorps Project!
Expectations:
- Be Ready to learn by coming to class on time, prepared for class
- Be Respectful, not only of our classroom community, but yourself as well
- Be Responsible for your actions by taking pride in yourself by always giving your best effort
Workload of the class:
The AIS seminars are designed to help you possess the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to succeed and contribute in the 21st century global environment. We will be examining such questions as “What is community and how can culture help us understand and bridge divisions?”, “How can learning about places around the world help me understand my own community?”, “How does culture shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others?”, “How can I learn to see things from another culture’s point of view, and why is it important?” To do so, we will incorporate a variety of learning strategies – from lecture, discussion, group investigation, to games and simulations. Most importantly, come with an open mind and a willingness to explore!
Grading policy:
- 30% Assignments (classwork, homework, participation)
- 70% Assessments (tests, major quizzes, projects, essays)
- You always have the opportunity to retake/redo an assessment
Late/Makeup Work:
- If you miss a class, check the absent folder, website, and/or Ms. Hoyle for makeup work
- You have five days to turn in makeup work
- Late work will drop ten points per day