Session Date
Lesson Topic
Chapter 15: Cultural Transformations
Lesson Outline
The "kaozheng" movement in China...how King Akbar of the Mughal Empire in India helped to bridge the divide between Hinduism and Islam. New religions in India included Bakhti Hinduism and Sikhism. We discussed why the Scientific Revolution began in W. Europe. One of the reasons is the founding of universities in Paris, Bologna, Oxford, Cambridge and Salamanca. These universities were not religious institutions and they had courses of study in what was then known as "natural philosophy" (the sciences). We then reviewed the contributions of 13 Enlightenment scientists/astronomers/mathematicians/philosophers to the Scientific Revolution and history. We had a good talk about the vital importance of highlighting text, taking class notes, thorough completion of accompanying text handouts, review of chapter study guides was also encouraged and emphasized. Anna knows the Chap. 15 assessment will be next Wed., 3/4.
Assignment
Continue to work and complete the H.W. assigned this past Monday
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
In addition to course content, I am trying to convey to Anna the expectations of and best practices for an A.P. history student. To date, she has not taken notes in class. After today's class, she understands that she MUST do this! It is a skill that is not only essential for success in high school, but in college, graduate school and beyond. Being a passive learner who reviews the evening before tests is not good. Anna also confided in me that she does not read the textbook and that she honestly read just one chapter last semester. Anna received a study guide that I wrote to assist her in her prep for the Chap. 14 test last week. I will continue to make the time and effort to do this for future tests - but this is not common practice in A.P. classes and her teacher at Jupiter High School did not do this for students. Anna and I are building a rapport and naturally, it's my sincere hope that she begins to practice and apply the work habits and suggestions above.
Session Hours
1.50
Hours Attended
1.50
Entry Status
Review Status
Student Name(s)
Subject
School