Course Objective #1
Build content knowledge about the geography, histories, and cultures of early Pacific societies.
Course Objective #2
Examine the development of early civilizations in Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Australia through scholarly perspectives and primary resources.
Course Objective #3
Apply new content knowledge and instructional resources to teach early Pacific societies with greater depth and accuracy.
Course Logistics
Dates Summer 2027 Grade Levels Supported: Especially for teachers of grade 7 Course Format: Online, asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 15 PDPs Fee: $300 (contact us at [email protected] to enroll in the course using a Purchase Order)
Self-Guided Seminars
This course follows our "Self-Guided Seminars" model that combines the high quality learning experience of a Primary Source seminar with the flexibility of an asynchronous online course. Participants receive access to the course on the start date and can complete all activities at their own pace during the course window. Along the way, you'll receive periodic email reminders and guidance to help you stay on track, while maintaining the flexibility to learn on your own schedule.
Course Overview
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Course Overview
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Course Guidelines
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Discussion Forum Guidelines
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Session One Readings & Activities
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Session Readings: Introduction to the Region
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Exploring Resources for the Classroom: Oceania
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Scholar Lecture: Oceania: Civilizations of Island and Sea with Ingrid Ahlgren
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Discussion Forum: Session One
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Ingrid Ahlgren's Presentation Slides
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Session Two Readings & Activities
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Session Readings: Introduction to Funan
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Session Readings: Introduction to Srivijaya
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Scholar Lecture: Southeast Asia in the First Millenium: Crossroads of Empire with Miriam Stark
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Discussion Forum: Session Two
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Transcript of Q&A and Session Wrap-Up
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Miriam Stark's Presentation Slides
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Session Three Readings & Activities
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Session Readings: Overview of Aboriginal Australian History
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Exploring Resources for the Classroom: Aboriginal Australia
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Scholar Lecture: History and Archaeology of Aboriginal Australia: 60,000 Years of Occupation and Cultural Innovation with Tristen Jones
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Discussion Forum: Session Three
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Final Reflection Guidelines
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Post-Course Survey
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Final Reflection Submission
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What our Educators are Saying
Join hundreds of educators across Greater Boston (and beyond!) who trust Primary Source for engaging, high quality professional development.
I have brought in so many resources, projects, and knowledge to the classroom because of these classes. My students have a richer, more intentional outlook on what we study.
The access to these courses is such an asset. Within my department, I have taught several different curricula, and Primary Source has been such a resource for me to help me feel more comfortable with historical context for texts that are new to me.
Primary Source programs have introduced me to a variety of perspectives along with concrete strategies of how to incorporate them into my classroom. I leave every session with a lesson that I can immediately implement.
I have brought in so many resources, projects, and knowledge to the classroom because of these classes. My students have a richer, more intentional outlook on what we study.
The access to these courses is such an asset. Within my department, I have taught several different curricula, and Primary Source has been such a resource for me to help me feel more comfortable with historical context for texts that are new to me.
Primary Source programs have introduced me to a variety of perspectives along with concrete strategies of how to incorporate them into my classroom. I leave every session with a lesson that I can immediately implement.
About Primary Source
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