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Mr. David Batchelder Co-Founder, Teacher (World History, World Religions, American Government, Geography, Music Appreciation), Compliance Officer, Facility and Safety
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MUSIC APPRECIATION- No text for this class, we use handouts, lectures, and listening. Teacher's Text- Roger Kamien Music, An Appreciation Week of 18 August 2008- Lectures this week on Elements of Music (UNIT 1)
Artists we have listened to this trimester include: Juluka, JS Bach, Yngwie Malmsteen, Edgar Varese, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, John Zorn, Irakere, Josquin des Prez, Phillipe Verdelot, Stanley Jordan, Andreas Vollenweider
WORLD RELIGIONS Text- The Complete Idiot's Guide to The World's Religions, Brandon Toropov and Father Luke Buckles Week of 18 August- Reading- Introduction and Chapters 1-3 Video - Baraka Tues and Wed Religion news article due Wednesday Questions Thursday
Test Friday on Chapters 1-3
WORLD HISTORY- Text- World History Connections to Today, Ellis and Esler, Prentice Hall 2001 edition
Week of 18 August Continue with Student Skills Development using Adam Robinson's EXCELLENT book, What Smart Students Know Start on Chapter 14, Pg. 330 Study using the Smart Students 20 Questions method Due Monday- In writing, answer the first 4 of the 12 questions for Chapter 14
My Biography Born in Minnesota, I am fortunate to have been educated in an excellent public school system. In high school I played hockey, French horn in band and orchestra, sang in choir, and acted and danced in theater. Originally a music major in college, I switched majors and colleges a few times (from Music to English History to Composition to Education) before graduating with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. For almost 20 years I worked with and for people with disabilities in a wide range of settings and capacities, in direct care, administration and as a professional advocate and lobbyist. I have also worked as a professional musician, maintenance man, landscaper, waiter, public and motivational speaker, consultant, expert witness, and trainer.
A lifelong idealist, I was attracted to the open field of charter schools, and the challenging goal of developing a unique school for committed students was exciting. I will admit, 10 years after Steve and I started the development of this project, that I am still excited to be a part of James Madison Preparatory School. One of the best things about teaching is that every day, every class, and every student is different. I enthusiastically enjoy surprises.
I am the proud father of three (2 daughters, 1 son). Outside of school I enjoy playing and listening to music, walking and training my dog, backpacking, hiking, camping, travel, reading, writing, shooting, photography, sports (hockey, baseball, table tennis, badminton, football), politics and talk radio.
Mr. B and Satchmo in Fish Creek Canyon Mr. B in Tracy Arm, outside Juneau, AK
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