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Education and the Historic Environment
Contributor(s): Corbishley, Mike (Editor), Henson, Don (Editor), Stone, Peter (Editor)
ISBN: 0415284279     ISBN-13: 9780415284271
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2004
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Annotation: The past is everywhere around us, and teaching about the past is a common trait of all societies. However, the choice of what past is taught, and how, are complex decisions. These chapters argue for the value of using the physical remains of the past. This evidence is not commonly used in education for a range of reasons, including lack of time and experience, so the introductory chapters show how and where the historic environment can be used to fit into and enhance learning. These guidelines are reinforced by case studies from a wide cross section of the heritage sector that also prove that physical heritage can not only be used to teach obvious subjects such as history, but is also useful across the curriculum, from literacy and numeracy to citizenship.
Practical, inspiring and instructive, "Education and the Historic" "Environment" emphasizes the contribution to both education and heritage that results from a positive relationship between the two disciplines. Teachers at all levels, and students, academics, and professionals in archaeology and heritage management will all be able to use the case studies to reform and enhance their work.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Study & Teaching
- Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General
- Social Science | Archaeology
Dewey: 907.104
LCCN: 2003014996
Series: Issues in Heritage Management
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.46" W x 9.24" (1.13 lbs) 248 pages
 
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Practical, inspiring and instructive, Education and the Historic Environment emphasizes the contribution to both education and heritage that results from a positive relationship between the two disciplines.

Education and the Historic Environment examines evidence, case studies and chapters from a wide cross section of the heritage sector and:

  • argues for the value of using the physical remains of the past
  • shows how and where the historic environment can be used to fit into and enhance learning
  • examines how guidelines are reinforced
  • looks at how physical heritage can not only be used to teach obvious subjects such as history, but are also useful across the curriculum, from literacy and numeracy to citizenship.

Teachers at all levels, and students, academics and professionals in archaeology and heritage management, will all be able to use the case studies to reform and enhance their work.