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TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT This professional development plan was created on December 9th, 2010TABLE OF CONTENTSWELCOME / INTRODUCTIONIICURRICULUM OVERVIEWIIISTANDARDSIVMODULE

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1. Start by selecting relevant primary sources: Choose primary sources that relate to the topic or theme you are teaching. These can be historical documents, photographs, letters, or other original sources that provide firsthand accounts or evidence.
2. Analyze and contextualize the sources: Before incorporating the primary sources into your lessons, take the time to analyze and understand them yourself. Consider the historical context, authorship, and biases inherent in the sources. This will allow you to provide valuable insights to your students and facilitate meaningful discussions.
3. Develop inquiry-based activities: Design activities that encourage critical thinking and engagement with the primary sources. For example, you can create discussion questions or writing prompts that require students to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from the sources.
4. Provide guidance and support: Offer clear instructions and guidelines to students on how to effectively engage with primary sources. Teach them how to read, interpret, and evaluate the sources, guiding them through the process of extracting meaning and understanding the historical context.
5. Facilitate collaborative learning: Incorporate group work or class discussions that enable students to share their interpretations and insights about the primary sources. Encourage respectful exchanges of ideas and provide opportunities for students to learn from one another.
6. Assess learning outcomes: Develop assessments that assess students' understanding of the primary sources and their ability to think critically about historical events or themes. This can be done through written assignments, presentations, or class discussions.
7. Reflect and adjust: Reflect on the effectiveness of your teaching with primary sources and make adjustments as necessary. Consider student feedback, assess their engagement and learning outcomes, and make changes to improve future lessons.

Who needs teaching with primary sources?

1. History teachers: Primary sources provide firsthand accounts and evidence that allow history teachers to bring the past to life. By using primary sources, they can help students develop a deeper understanding of historical events, engage in critical thinking, and cultivate historical empathy.
2. Social studies teachers: Primary sources can be used to explore various social issues, cultural perspectives, and societal changes. Social studies teachers can utilize primary sources to promote civic engagement, develop informed citizens, and foster a greater understanding of the world.
3. Language arts teachers: Incorporating primary sources into language arts instruction can enhance students' reading comprehension skills, critical thinking abilities, and written expression. Primary sources provide rich and authentic texts that can be analyzed, interpreted, and used as inspiration for creative writing.
4. Science and math teachers: While primary sources are often associated with humanities subjects, they can be valuable in science and math education as well. Primary sources in these subjects can offer historical context, highlight advancements in scientific knowledge, or showcase the practical applications of mathematical concepts.
5. Librarians and archivists: Librarians and archivists play a crucial role in preserving and providing access to primary sources. They can collaborate with teachers to curate collections of primary sources, offer guidance on locating and utilizing sources, and facilitate student engagement with historical documents.

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What is teaching with primary sources?

Teaching with primary sources involves using original documents or artifacts to engage students in learning by actively involving them in the process of historical inquiry and critical thinking.

Who is required to file teaching with primary sources?

Educators who utilize primary sources in their teaching are required to file teaching with primary sources.

How to fill out teaching with primary sources?

Educators can fill out teaching with primary sources by providing detailed information about how they incorporate primary sources into their teaching practices.

What is the purpose of teaching with primary sources?

The purpose of teaching with primary sources is to help students develop critical thinking skills, improve historical literacy, and engage with primary sources in a meaningful way.

What information must be reported on teaching with primary sources?

Educators must report how they use primary sources in their teaching, the impact on student learning, and any challenges or successes experienced.