Dan Kukwa
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Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
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Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
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Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2021
(Ancient history) this class was very interesting, although the notes are long the information is very interesting and it is taught well. I would recommend completing as many notes as you possibly can but again there are only 3 evaluations.
Class of 2022
Expect daily notes; one is a lecture note, one is a board note. Both are essential, and once the class is finished, you will never be able to see them again, so write them down or hope that someone else is. It's difficult to miss even one day if it's a note-taking day. However, there are weekly work periods (Fridays for Dr. Who). DO NOT leave assignments to the last minute as I did; I had several all-nighters completing projects. There are only three the entire year (the midterm and the final exam, made up of two parts), and two are purely multiple-choice, but he gives out the midterm answers on the first day, so make sure to study those. There is no reason why you wouldn't get 100%. On the multiple-choice final exam (part one), there are 100 multiple choice questions, 34 of which are the midterm answers. He will give little clues as to what the rest of the questions could be about, and you will have to study a lot to do well. Check out Kukwa's World History Quizlet, it has almost all the questions answered. For the other exam, (one-two essays), fill up that cue card and write the draft before coming into the exam. Good luck!
Additional Comments
Class of 2021
The teacher is strict on due dates and behaviour but he is very nice and welcoming. As long as you do what you are supposed to do you should have no problems in this class.
Class of 2022
Mr. Kukwa knows his material, and throughout the year, I only saw him forget one fact (the name of a backwater Valois during the Middle Ages). He spends most of the class speaking (or letting John Green speak) and is heavily opinionated, so expect a ton of jokes thrown at various U. S. presidents. Fortunately, he is a great lecturer, and you'll be interested in what he says. He does not tolerate stupidity or late assignments, which you'll learn quickly. He can also come off as slightly arrogant. He marks rapidly, and you'll get your assignment back either the same day or the day after. He marks fairly and will provide you with plenty of feedback, most of which is more negative than constructive. Mr. Kukwa also has a massive vendetta against phones, and will not start the class until it is put away. He likes to intertwine his love of Dr. Who into the course, and this can be irritating for those who don't appreciate the show. However, the assignment does reflect how history is applied to the media. Overall, I would recommend you take any of the courses he teaches, even if you don't want to major in the Humanities.