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Teaching Information Literacy with Primary Sources
EDUC 744 951 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Mary Alice Anderson
Designed for teachers of humanities, social studies, science, math and language arts, media specialists and other content area teachers (appropriate for all elementary, middle school, high school and community college curricular areas).
The course is especially helpful for teachers of AP classes, teachers addressing state and national standards requiring the use of primary sources, and teachers working with National History Day activities.
Materials from TPS Direct, the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources professional development program, will be incorporated in the class.
Learn how to locate authentic digital primary sources in multiple formats to enhance your curriculum. Develop age appropriate learning activities that promote higher level questioning and critical thinking skills while adding excitement to student learning through engaging activities.
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Comprehensive exploration of information literacy and integration of primary source digital archives with K-12 curriculum. Pedagogical and constructivist considerations including rationale for using primary sources to stimulate inquiry, creativity and higher order thinking, formulating research queries, evaluating information resources, and teaching student research strategies.
Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.
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