Public Engagement and Education: Developing and Fostering Stewardship for an Archaeological Future

by Katherine M. Erdman (Editor)

Overview

The world’s collective archaeological heritage is threatened by war, development, poverty, climate change, and ignorance. To protect our collective past, archaeologists must involve the general public through interpersonal experiences that develop an interest in the field at a young age and foster that interest throughout a person’s life. Contributors to this volume share effective approaches for engaging and educating learners of all ages about archaeology and how one can encourage them to become stewards of the past. They offer applied examples that are not bound to specific geographies or cultures, but rather, are approaches that can be implemented almost anywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800734364
Publisher:	Berghahn Books
Publication date:	03/11/2022
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Katherine M. Erdman is an instructor of archaeology at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. Her research focuses on archaeology education, public engagement and communication, and heritage.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures
List of Abbreviations

Introduction: Opening a Dialog: Bringing Archaeology to the Public
Katherine M. Erdman

PART I: INSPIRING AND DEVELOPING AN INTEREST IN THE PAST

Chapter 1. Schools and Public Archaeology: Igniting a Commitment to Heritage Preservation
Charles S. White

Chapter 2. Science and Social Studies Adventures: Using an Interdisciplinary Approach to Inspire School-Age Children to Become Knowledge Producers
Katrina Yezzi-Woodley, Chris Kestly, Beth Albrecht, Paul Creager, Joel Abdella, and Katherine Hayes

Chapter 3. Strengthening a Place-Based Curriculum through the Integration of Archaeology and Environmental Education
     Appendix: Questionnaire Designed to Assess Student Understanding of the People and the Land Unit at School of the Wild
Elizabeth C. Reetz, Chérie Haury-Artz, and Jay A. Gorsh

Chapter 4. Engaging with the Past through Writing Accountable First-Person Creative Fiction: BACAB CAAS
     Appendix: BACAB CAAS Final Draft Evaluation Form Used in North American Archaeology Class
Lewis C. Messenger, Jr.

PART II: FOSTERING A DEEPER RESPECT FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

Chapter 5. Archaeologists and the Pedagogy of Heritage: Preparing Graduate Students for Tomorrow’s Interdisciplinary, Engaged Work in Heritage
Phyllis Mauch Messenger

Chapter 6. Gathering Public Opinions about Archaeology and Heritage in Belize: A Drive toward Better Local Access and Programming
Geralyn Ducady

Chapter 7. Archaeology for a Lifetime: Reaching Older Generations through Adult Education Programs
     Appendix: Archaeological Heritage Survey 2015
Katherine M. Erdman

PART III: THE FUTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND PRESERVATION

Chapter 8. Best Practices in Archaeology Education: Successes, Shortcomings, and the Future
Jeanne M. Moe

Chapter 9. Navigating Heritage Stewardship in the Digital Age
Jodi Reeves Eyre and Leigh Anne Ellison

Glossary
Index

Editorial Reviews

“Beginning from the premise that, done well, archaeology can be a tool that transcends boundaries, helps to create social justice and is an excellent way of teaching cultural sensitivity, Erdman’s volume brings together case studies that combine to form a handbook for encouraging responsible engagement in archaeology and stewardship of heritage.” • Antiquity

“This volume is overall well edited and illustrated. It is not only a welcome addition to the ever-growing discipline of public archaeology and education, but also a testament to the passion and creativity of these authors and educators of all walks of life. It is written in a way that makes it accessible to people of all ages… It would be an excellent addition to any educator’s toolkit and graspable to the general public.” • Heritage & Society

“This book provides nuanced and reflective perspectives on archaeology education in practice; on the whole it is both theoretically-informed and grounded in real-world experience. It offers a range of viewpoints, and much that is thought-provoking… This book provides a good foundation course.” • Archäologische Informationen

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