HIST 5850 AP U.S. History Institute

A one-week institute designed by College Board and staffed by qualified historians trained and approved by College Board to prepare new AP teachers and teachers of advanced-level high school History courses to 1) select appropriate materials for AP and advanced level History courses, 2) determine appropriate course content, 3) raise student thinking skills to college level, 4) raise student reading and writing skills to advanced levels, 5) master teaching strategies suitable for advanced students, and 6) professionally assess student performace and progress.