1st Edition

Archaeological Field Schools A Guide for Teaching in the Field

By Jane Eva Baxter Copyright 2009
192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

The field school is often described as a “rite of passage” among archaeologists. They are considered essential for the appropriate training of students for academic or professional archaeological careers, and are perhaps the only universal experience in an increasingly diverse array of archaeological career paths. Jane Baxter’s practical guide about how to run a successful field school offers... Read more
Chapter 1 The Archaeological Institution of Field Schools; Part 1 Field School Teaching: Pedagogy and Practice; Chapter 2 Contemporary Climates: Teaching Archaeology and Field School Training; Chapter 3 Pedagogical Concerns and Field School Development; Chapter 4 Structuring Experiential Learning in the Field; Part 2 Field School Logistics; Chapter 5 Legal and Administrative Issues; Chapter 6 Personnel Issues; Chapter 7 Logistical Concerns; Chapter 8 Balancing Teaching Research, and Disciplinary Standards;

Biography

Jane Eva Baxter