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The purpose of the research is to identify the impact of the activity of the use of archive documentation in the social information course on the learning of the teacher candidates and their process-oriented experiences. The study group consists of 34 teachers candidates selected with easy-to-accessful case sampling from sample methods for the purpose of the study group. The data of the research conducted with the design of the qualitative research methods (fenomenology) are obtained from the semi-structured interview form and application documents. The data is analyzed by content analysis and document review. Research findings show that the event applied positively affects participants learn about using archive documents in the social information course. It is understood that the use of archive documents as evidence in the social information course enables students to produce knowledge by providing objective and reliable information, enabling students to take into account and objectively evaluate the political, social and cultural characteristics of the period. It is determined that the concept facilitates learning, is effective in developing many skills and values in students. It is also understood that the selection of documents in accordance with the achievements, skills and values for the use of archive documents in the social information course, the documents should be simplified and organized according to the age and interests of students.

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