Date of Award
8-9-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Nicola Sharratt
Second Advisor
Dr. Jeffrey Glover
Third Advisor
Dr. Kathryn Kozaitis
Abstract
Recent trends in archaeological pedagogy include the adoption of active learning models as well as courses that incorporate community and public archaeology frameworks. These shifts have primarily been centered around archaeological field schools and on-campus excavations. In contrast, despite the growing concern over legacy and orphaned collections that contribute to the “curation crisis,” less attention has been given to the potential for inquiry-based learning in lab or collections-based courses, particularly at the undergraduate level. Utilizing ethnographic methods, this study examines undergraduate experiences in introductory archaeology courses at Georgia State University (GSU). Comparing student experiences in a traditional lecture course with those of students enrolled in a hands-on project lab with a legacy collection of archaeological material curated at the University, this study explores the potential for lab-based courses as sites of active learning and as models for more inclusive and accessible archaeological education at higher education institutions.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/30394164
Recommended Citation
Kemmerlin, Aspen, "Increasing the Accessibility of Archaeological Education: Exploring the Possibilities of Inquiry-Based Pedagogy Through Collections Research." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2022.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/30394164
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