Introduction

Welcome to Understanding Sources as Pieces of History, the first course in the BRI’s online program, Considering the Source!

In this course, you’ll activate your existing understanding of the topic. And by exploring the importance of historical interpretation, you’ll gain new insights of sources as pieces of history.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of using sources with students for more engaging and successful lessons

Know the meaning and use of interpretation in the study of history

Observe how different interpretations can change our understanding of the past

Instruction

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