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Constructing Archaeology as a Subject in the School Curriculum

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posted on 2023-05-22, 18:31 authored by Louise ZarmatiLouise Zarmati
In this chapter I examine arguments for and against teaching Archaeology in schools. I then present three possible models for offering it as a subject in the school curriculum. The first two examples were designed by curriculum authorities for secondary students in Australia and England. They are constructed as formal subjects to be taught over extended periods of time at senior secondary level. The third is a proposed model of integration with STEM/STEAM that responds to international recommendations for twenty-first century learning. I conclude by arguing that Archaeology offers students the perfect blend of knowledge and skills from the Sciences and Humanities. It is also a forum in which young adults can think as global citizens by examining ‘big picture’ questions about the past that impact the present as well as the future.

History

Publication title

Archaeological heritage and education: an international perspective on history education

Editors

D Trskan and S Bezjak

Pagination

245-263

ISBN

978-961-93589-8-6

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO

Place of publication

Slovenia

Extent

21

Rights statement

Copyright 2020 Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum