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BSFS International Relations Majors: History, Economics, Government, German Certifications: Social Studies Composite 6-12 MA History Major: Modern History Certification: Gifted and Talented Education K-12
Mr. Paul William Philp
My name is Paul Philp and I began teaching in 1989. I attended Georgetown University in Washington DC where I was educated to be a diplomat and intelligence officer. My majors include history, government and politics, economics and German. My teaching certification is from the University of Texas in Dallas while my masters is in Modern History from Texas A&M - Commerce. I am certified to teach all social studies classes grades 6th to 12th as well as gifted education K-12. I have taught 14 years in public schools and 18 years in Catholic schools. I also taught college for nine years. During that time I have been a teacher, an AP teacher, an Academic Decathlon and Speech/Debate Coach, a coordinator of social studies, foreign languages and gifted education, a coordinator of curriculum and director of admissions. I speak German and Spanish but am conversant in Italian and Portuguese. I am both a College Board consultant for AP World History and an AP Reader of World History since 2002 when I helped launch the new course nationally. In my spare time, I write professionally (both world history and science fiction) and attempt to play servant to two large Maine Coon cats.
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What is Latino Mexican American Studies?
What is Latino Mexican-American Studies? What this short presentation and it will give you all the information about your teacher, the class, our topics, and expectations. If you have any questions, please contact me.
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Latino and Mexican-American Studies (Tx)
As students explore historical, political, social, and economic topics that affect Latino and Mexican Americans, they gain a greater understanding of issue-related instruction. For every unit, each student researches an area of interest. Students leverage web-based resources, books, periodicals, journals, and other media to collect, organize, and analyze data. Students summarize findings and express opinions on selected topics. They present research results to peers via written reports, displays, and digital media. Although these types of research activities are required, students have the option of choosing specific areas of interest within the scope of Mexican American studies. In addition, instructors may incorporate optional community-based experiences into the course, such as visits to cultural centers, community service, and inquiries into local sites of historical significance.
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(Latino) and Mexican-American Studies TEKS
The State Board of Education created the new Mexican-American Studies course for Texas. These are the Essential Knowledge and Skills. Plano ISD will expand the course to include Latinos from countries other than Mexico including Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Venezuela, and others.
