Medieval Studies Workshop – Manuscripts in a Sea of Data: Reflections

January 19, 2017February 8, 2017 thecpsblogLeave a comment

By Guest Blogger: Brandon Hawk Brandon Hawk is Assistant Professor of English at Rhode Island College. With an interdisciplinary perspective, most of his interests in research and teaching encompass what might be called transmission studies: the afterlives of texts and ideas, including circulation, translations, adaptations, and representations in various cultures and media. He is especially… Continue reading Medieval Studies Workshop – Manuscripts in a Sea of Data: Reflections

Differentiated Instruction: Say Goodbye to “One-Size-Fits-All” Teaching

September 2, 2016September 7, 2016 thecpsblogLeave a comment

Guest Blogger: Dr. Denise LaFrance is currently the Special Education Coordinator for the Education Department. In October, Dr. LaFrance will be teaching an online course on Differentiated Learning. For more information about this course. Please see the bottom of this post. Early in my career as a special education teacher, I was challenged in… Continue reading Differentiated Instruction: Say Goodbye to “One-Size-Fits-All” Teaching

3 Strategies to Help You Master FRQ Patterns and AP Scoring Guidelines

June 16, 2016June 17, 2016 thecpsblogLeave a comment

This week, our AP United States Government and Politics Summer Institute instructor, Bob Baker, shares three concrete ways to improve your understanding and working knowledge of FRQ patterns and the AP scoring guidelines: Bob Baker has taught almost every course offered in the social studies curriculum over the last 34 years, and US Government and… Continue reading 3 Strategies to Help You Master FRQ Patterns and AP Scoring Guidelines

A.P. Biology: “What to Do After the Exam”

June 2, 2016June 17, 2016 thecpsblogLeave a comment

Now that the A.P. Biology exam is completed, this is a perfect time for your class to explore topics of interest. Many teachers approach this time to allow students to investigate issues by debates (Are GMO foods safe? Designer babies-should there be limits? Mandating vaccinations? Should animals be sacrificed in medical research?). Other teachers use… Continue reading A.P. Biology: “What to Do After the Exam”

3 Important Tips on Teaching AP Courses

May 17, 2016June 17, 2016 thecpsblogLeave a comment

Fitchburg State University has been hosting the AP Summer Institutes for over 10 years. These Teacher Training Institutes, which are fully endorsed by the College Board*, are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including AP methodology, curriculum, class assignments and examinations as well as providing strategies for teaching AP. This year, we are… Continue reading 3 Important Tips on Teaching AP Courses

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