Critical Thinking Primary Sources Research 
NCHE
APRIL 1, 2025
The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program (TPS). About the Teaching with Primary Sources Program (TPS) The Teaching with Primary Sources program has been the Library of Congresss premier educational outreach program.
Passion for Social Studies
DECEMBER 15, 2024
For instance, they encourage critical thinking and analysis. They can investigate primary sources, create timelines, produce presentations, or even re-enact historical events. The President Project allows students to research the role of this office. They also promote activity learning.
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TCI
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. Primary Source Integration: Many programs emphasize the use of primary sources in instruction.
Moler's Musing
MARCH 8, 2025
One of the biggest challenges in history education is engaging students in meaningful analysis while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Image & Source Analysis (8 Parts) A picture is worth a thousand wordsbut only if students know how to analyze it! Comparing their topic to a related historical event or figure.
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills. Yet, studies show that integrating social studies into the curriculum can significantly enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking.
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. This time allocation persists despite research showing that knowledge-rich instruction in these subjects significantly boosts literacy development.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 7, 2022
We need to invest as an organization [in an] effort that will allow us to really focus on projects, initiatives, challenges and research that really is centered in this idea of inclusive innovation,” Smith said in an interview. There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation.
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