The Archaeology Education Handbook: Sharing the Past With Kids - Rilegato

Smith, Shelley J.

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ISBN 10: 074250252X ISBN 13: 9780742502529

Casa editrice: Altamira Pr, 2000

Riassunto

This innovative guidebook introduces archaeologists to the complexities and possibilities of educating children in archaeology. The book explains the culture of the educational system, discusses the interface between education and archaeology, forewarns of sensitive and inflammatory issues, and provides real-world examples of a variety of successful archaeology education programs. Throughout, the emphasis is on exemplary programming that meets the needs of students, educators and archaeologists in a realistic, achievable manner.

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L'autore:

Karolyn Smardz is currently doing her doctorate at the University of Waterloo on the history of race and slavery. She has devoted her career to public and educational archaeology, most often working on historic sites. In 1985, she and her colleague, Peter Hamalanien, founded the Archaeological Resource Center in Toronto, and she later developed public programs for the Institute for Minnesota Archaeology. Internationally noted as a public heritage consultant, speaker, and writer, Karolyn is especially concerned with the role archaeology education can play in developing intercultural tolerance and understanding in today's global village. She conducts research in underground railroad history. Shelley J. Smith has a B.A. from Pennsylvania State and an M.A. from Washington State University, both in anthropology. She is chief of the Environmental and Planning Branch in the Bureau of Land Management, Utah State office. Shelley directed the development of the Intrigue of the Past Archaeology Education program and has written numerous articles and papers on archaeology and environmental education. She is vice-chair of the Society for American Archaeology's Public Education Committee.

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• Editore: Altamira Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 074250252X
• ISBN 13: 9780742502529
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 447
• Redattore: Smardz Karolyn E.