Welcome to Teaching with Primary Sources
In partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program, we are housed in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. As a Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium member, we focus on the use of primary sources and inquiry learning in elementary classrooms and the positive effects it can have on student learning.
We hope you'll be inspired to consider teaching with primary sources, having access to:
- Examples of teaching excellence in K-5 classrooms, where planning, teaching and learning occur with the use of primary sources
- Information on professional development opportunities online and face-to-face in Illinois and in the metro-east St. Louis area
- Links to materials and resources from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program and from consortium members from across the country
We believe learning with primary sources develops important skills of inquiry that encourages deep thinking and strengthens one’s ability to question. Once you begin (or continue) to teach with primary sources, you'll want additional resources and support to further engage your students in powerful learning experiences. Visit this website for support, resources, inspiration and opportunities to collaborate with other passionate educators.
