Alameda Community Learning Center Facilitator: Ma

1900 3rd Street Email: ma.vang@alamedaclc.org

Alameda, CA 94501

Course Syllabus: Modern World History

Fall 2018/Spring 2019

Course Description:
In Modern World History, learners will be introduced to world connections. The textbook used
for this course is History Alive! World Connections. Students will receive a copy on the first day
of class in which they must keep at home. There will be a class set for students to use at school.
Additionally, students will create a student account at www.teachtci.com where they can also
access an electronic version of the textbook.

Suggested School Supplies:

It is recommended that the following materials are brought daily to aid in student success.
• pencils/erasers • a pocket folder
• dark blue or blank ink pens • highlighters (yellow, blue, orange)
• lined binder paper

Class Requirements:
This class entails a conscientious commitment to (1) appropriate, engaging, and thoughtful
behavior/participation in class (2) timely completion of all assignments to elicit effective
facilitator feedback (3) courteous and respectful behavior towards all learners and facilitators.

Grading Policies/Scoring:
All assignments to be turned in-person should have a name, date, and period number.

Assignments Weight %
In-Class Assignments & Portfolio/Blog 30
Participation 20
Tests 20
Group Work/Project Research 30
Total 100

Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken as soon as class starts. Learners are required to be in their seats with the
required materials prepared to learn. Learners who are in the classroom, but not in their seats
once class starts will be considered tardy. Excessive absences can lower your grade via
participation points.

Smart Phone, Laptop, and all other Electronic Devices:

The use of smart phones, laptops, and other personal digital assistant devices during class is
prohibited, unless otherwise approved and indicated by facilitator. When class is in session be
certain to shut these devices off or put on quiet mode.

Announcements and Supplemental Resources:

• Class announcements & assignments will be posted on Jupiter Ed.
Alameda Community Learning Center Facilitator: Ma
1900 3rd Street Email: ma.vang@alamedaclc.org
Alameda, CA 94501
Make-up Work:
When learners have excused absences, they are responsible for getting the missing assignments
from the facilitator and/or on Jupiter Ed.

Listed below are some of the classroom expectations and norms that were generated by learners
in each period.

Period 1: Government
Facilitator Agrees To… Learner Agrees To…
• Provide mutual respect • Do their work
• Provide a balanced work load • Not be rude
• Allow for class participation during • Put phones away and on silent
lectures • Actively listen in class

Period 2: Government
Facilitator Agrees To… Learner Agrees To…
• To provide a balanced work load • Participate in class
• Teach to the test • Do their work
• Allow sufficient time for projects • Be legible in their writing
• Include learner in lesson planning • Stay engaged
• Be organized (i.e. Jupiter grades) • Respect others
• Be equitable • Be accountable in group work

Period 3: Modern World History

Facilitator Agrees To… Learner Agrees To…
• Be open to suggestions • Communicate with facilitator
• Set clear instructions • Show accountability
• Be mindful of workload given to • Participate in discussion
learners • Respect others
• Step up, step back

Period 4-6: Modern World History: Has provided the same bullet points above. 4th period
agreed upon responsible snacking in the room.

Office Hours
My office hours are on Monday and Tuesday from 3:26pm-4:09pm. If there are any questions
and/or concerns you have, please come see me during office hours. Thank you.

*I reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus based on classroom needs. An
updated/edited copy of this syllabus can be found on the classroom website at
www.maaclc.weebly.com. I look forward to a rewarding school year with all of you. J