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New Ideas in Teaching. Friday, February 15, 2013. “. ”. Integrating Original Documents into the US History Survey Course. Moderators:. Nancy A. Hewitt Steven F. Lawson Both of Rutgers University.
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New Ideas in Teaching Friday, February 15, 2013 “ ” Integrating Original Documents into the US History Survey Course Moderators: Nancy A. Hewitt Steven F. Lawson Both of Rutgers University
Nancy Hewitt and Steven Lawson are long-time teachers who have taught at a wide variety of schools, namely… • Kingsborough Community College (Brooklyn) • Philadelphia Community College • City College of New York • Stockton State (New Jersey) College • University of South Florida • Duke University • University of North Carolina, Greensboro • Rutgers University Meet the Moderators
Two Challenges Getting students to critically engage primary sources Introducing multiple perspectives and voices
Ways to Use Document Projects • Large classes • In class discussions • Integrate documents into lecture • Focus of discussion sections • Small and Medium classes • Small group projects • Panel discussions or debates • In class writing assignment • All classes • Take home essays • Exam questions
Thank you so much for participating. Please stay in touch! slawson@rci.rutgers.edunhewitt@rci.rutgers.edu Learn more: www.bedfordstmartins.com/history