Title
Using Primary and Secondary Documents in the Classroom
Date
5-30-2013 5:00 PM
Location
Education (ED) 217
Department
Teacher Education
Session Chair
Carmen Caceda
Session Chair
Ken Carano
Session Chair
Alicia Wenzel
Session Title
Department of Teacher Education Student Posters
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Ken Carano
Presentation Type
Poster session
Abstract
The topic that will be covered in the presentation is the use of primary and secondary documents in the classroom. The purpose of the study is to determine which type of document enhances students learning as well as their engagement in the classroom. In the classroom that this project is being conducted there is freshmen students from a variety of socio-economic and racial backgrounds. The method for conducting the research will consist of studying students’ pre and post results on tests after students have been taught a unit using primary and secondary documents along with student interviews.
Recommended Citation
Deplois-Basl, Victoria, "Using Primary and Secondary Documents in the Classroom" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 9.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/ted/9
Using Primary and Secondary Documents in the Classroom
Education (ED) 217
The topic that will be covered in the presentation is the use of primary and secondary documents in the classroom. The purpose of the study is to determine which type of document enhances students learning as well as their engagement in the classroom. In the classroom that this project is being conducted there is freshmen students from a variety of socio-economic and racial backgrounds. The method for conducting the research will consist of studying students’ pre and post results on tests after students have been taught a unit using primary and secondary documents along with student interviews.