Archaeological Science for All: Implications for Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning in Informal Science Education

• In Event: Roundtable Session 102
  In Roundtable Session: Diversity of Learners, Learning, and Learning Environments

Abstract

This project investigated the potential for archaeological content and inquiry strategies to help informal science learning institutions increase learning with diverse ISE audiences. The project was foundational research for the development of a national research framework for archaeology education and planning for development of high-quality science learning opportunities for under-represented audiences in ISE. In order to determine the specific knowledge, skills and dispositions and assess specific informal science learning outcomes related to culture and ecology the research team designed and administered a Delphi survey to 125 informal science educators, archaeologists, and archaeology educators. The results determined what archaeological concepts, skills, and dispositions should be taught, and the optimum social/cultural/ecological contexts for enhancing informal learning in ISE for under-represented audiences.

Authors

• Michael J. Brody, Montana State University

• Jeanne Moe, Project Archaeology

• John W. Fisher, Montana State University

• Helen Keremedjiev, University of Montana