Teacher Training Program Insights

The video reflects on the challenges faced during the first year of teaching APUSH, highlighting concerns about student preparation for exams due to inadequate training. The speaker invites teachers to a summer training program aimed at equipping new and experienced teachers with the necessary tools and confidence to teach APUSH, AP World, and AP Government. The training has received positive feedback for its supportive and effective approach.

What activity did the teacher recall doing with their students during the first year of teaching?

• Drawing the United States on the whiteboard

• Writing essays on historical events

• Creating timelines of American history

• Debating historical figures

How did the teacher feel about their preparation for the APUSH exam?

• Completely confident

• Somewhat prepared

• Overly prepared

• Not prepared at all

What was the teacher's main concern after the first year of teaching?

• Lack of student interest

• Not preparing students well for the exam

• Not having enough classroom resources

• Too much administrative work

What is the focus of the summer training program?

• Curriculum development

• Basics for new teachers

• Student engagement strategies

• Advanced teaching techniques

Which subjects are included in the summer training program?

• APUSH, AP World, and AP Government

• APUSH and AP Literature

• AP Government and AP Biology

• AP World and AP Chemistry

What option is available for AP Government training this year?

• No sessions available

• Only digital sessions

• Only live sessions

• Both live and digital sessions

What did teachers appreciate about the previous training sessions?

• The lack of structure

• The focus on advanced topics

• The time-wasting meetings

• The family-like discussion environment

What emotional response did a teacher have at the end of the training?

• Indifference

• Tears and gratitude

• Confusion

• Frustration

What is the teacher's goal for the summer training attendees?

• To develop new curriculum

• To learn advanced teaching methods

• To feel confident in teaching and exam preparation

• To focus on administrative tasks

Where can teachers find more information about the training program?

• In a mailed brochure

• On social media

• In the video description

• In the school newsletter