Description
In this 1-hour course, you will learn how to:
- Use primary sources to “hook” students’ interest
- Help students make connections with the curriculum
- Use source texts more effectively
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Presenter Bio
Jennifer Leal is a Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Rockwall ISD. She has been in education for 28 years and still enjoys the diversity of working with students, teachers and parents each day. Jennifer won what she considers the lottery in education. While teaching in Arlington ISD, she was chosen by her faculty members to be challenged and developed in the world of literacy through an organization called The Learning Network. She was fortunate to be supported by Margaret Mooney, a prominent educator in the world, in the area of Reading and Writing. Jennifer also worked for the Learning Network from 2000-2005 under Margaret’s leadership as a facilitator for summer institutes. She recently received her Masters of Education.
Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Brian – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was helpful especially with regard to my grade level classes. We already utilize a lot documents in AP World, but need to incorporate more into grade level. Some of things here will be useful for accomplishing that.
Nancy – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas on prinmary sources as hooks.
Brenda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
The training was able to show examples of how to utilize primary sources in the classroom, but it also presented helpful strategies for how to present to diverse readers (i.e., competent vs. reluctant).
Noe – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I think this was a good course. It actually makes you do thinks that make you think.
Sandra – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Presenter was knowledgeable with great ideas!
Rachel – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
loved the ideas
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Was very interesting and informative.
Aleta – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Brett – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Good strategies for incorporating primary sources into history lessons.