Pinning down the past : archaeology, heritage and education today / Mike Corbishley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corbishley, Mike.

Series:

Heritage matters series ; v. 5.

Heritage matters series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology--Methodology--Study and teaching.

Archaeology.

Communication in archaeology.

Archaeology--Public relations.

Volunteer workers in archaeology.

Archaeology--Methodology.

Physical Description:

xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Woodbridge, Suffolk ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2011.

Summary:

Heritage Matters is a series of edited and single-authored volumes which addresses the whole range of issues that confront the heritage sector as it faces the global challenges of the twenty-first century. The series follows the ethos of the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies (ICCHS) at Newcastle University, where these issues are seen as part of an integrated whole, including both cultural and natural agendas, and thus encompasses challenges faced by all types of museums, art galleries, heritage sites and the organisations and individuals that work with, and are affected by, them.

In a relatively short period of time archaeology has evolved from an antiquarian interest to a specialised scientific activity. As each new method and technique is developed, and each new specialism is created, the challenge of making archaeology available as a learning resource grows with it.

This book, the first to deal with the subject in such depth, examines the place of education and outreach within the wider archaeological community. Written by one of the UK's leading experts in the field, it charts the difficult development of 'education and archaeology'. With numerous informative case studies - from public access to the the Roman circus at Colchester to education projects in Athens and at Hadrian's Wall, among others - the book examines how the teaching of archaeology has reached the point it is at today, summarises where that is in the author's view, and suggests areas for further inquiry. By drawing upon many decades of experience at the front line of archaeological education the author has produced a key text that will play a major role in the continuing development of the heritage industry. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction: Making Connections 1

The Public and the Past

2 Accessing the Past 12

3 Archaeology and the Media 39

Case Studies

Outreach in Action: Colchester Archaeological Trust 63

Family Fun Days at Roman Forts: International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies 69

Archaeology and Education

4 The Development of Archaeology and Education 76

5 Archaeology in School Curricula: a World View 110

6 Learning Resources for Archaeology and History 125

7 Archaeology across the Curriculum 149

Case Study

Archaeology for All: The Museum of London 193

Investigating Evidence

8 Archaeologists as Detectives 202

9 Learning Outdoors 227

10 Learning from Objects 236

Participating in Archaeology: Education projects in Athens, Greece 251

Politics, Archaeology and Education: Ancient Merv, Turkmenistan 257

Heritage Issues

11 Recycling Past and Present 266

12 Citizenship and the Historic Environment 279

The Garbology Project: Suffolk County Council 304

Exploring Churches: The Churches Conservation Trust 312

Developing Cultural Heritage Education: The Oak of Finland Project 317

13 Conclusions: Celebrating Archaeology in Education 321

Widening Participation in Archaeology: Initiatives by the Institute of Archaeology, University College London 331.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [341]-378) and index.

ISBN:

9781843836780

1843836785

OCLC:

706026302