Archaeology to Delight and Instruct: Active Learning in the University Classroom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598742572)

This book presents novel and interesting ways of teaching archaeological concepts and processes to college and university students. Seeking alternatives to the formal lecture format, the various contributions seek better ways of communicating the complexities of human behavior and of engaging students in active learning about the past. This collection of imaginative exercises designed by 20 master instructors on three continents includes role-playing, games, simulations, activities, and performance, all designed to teach archaeological concepts in interesting and engaging ways.

Author: Heather Burke
ISBN-10: 1598742574
ISBN-13: 9781598742572
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.04w x 0.67d