Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: In the undergraduate classroom there can be a heavy reliance on primary source materials to meet learning objectives. This is especially true in religion-focused classes where materials are critical to students developing an understanding of the topic. The perception of primary source materials usage in the Jewish Studies undergraduate classroom for both faculty and students at a Southeastern Public University in the United States was studied. It analyzes the experiences of participants with primary source material in the classroom, particularly those accessible through faculty resources. Interviews from participants active in Jewish Studies courses during the Spring 2024 semester were analyzed. Data collected for this research suggests that while students do find value in primary source materials, they do little to illustrate this to their professors in the classroom. I believe this paper will help faculty and students understand the impact primary source materials might play in supplementing undergraduate education.
DOI: 10.17615/mbkp-rr53
Author: McDonald, Kenyatta
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Language: English
Topic: Jewish Identity and Society
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6887809917
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