When studying primary sources, questions can act as both a magnifying glass and a telescope: They help us to see more clearly what is in front of us and then inspire us to look beyond. Learning how to ask questions is an essential skill that can transform the way students approach primary source learning. Join us for Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Primary Source Questions: a new, free online course made possible by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program.
Learn how to combine the Question Formulation Technique with Library of Congress primary sources to drive student-centered, inquiry-based primary source learning. Participants walk away with a peer reviewed lesson plan, a new community of educators, and pathways to extend their learning.
Course schedule
Orientation & Session 1: June 7-June 14
Examine the connection between questioning, agency, and more equitable, democratic participation and learn the Question Formulation Technique (QFT).
Session 2: June 14-June 21
Session 3: June 21-June 28
Session 4: June 28-July 6 (plus a seven-day grace period)
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