Teaching Anthropology

APRIL 13, 2024

Initially the VMP was run through the course learning management system to release a unique anthropological case scenario to each PBL group, comprised of three weekly clues culminating in a larger VM report at the end of the term. The VMP content spans the subfields of biological anthropology (evolutionary, primatology), and archaeology.

Archaeology 264

Archaeology Anthropology Museum Pedagogy 264

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The idea is predicated on the degree to which human behavior is held to be culturally determined, a basic tenet of American cultural anthropology. Boas criticized the use of EVOLUTIONARY STAGES as the basis for organizing museum displays, arguing that exhibits should display artifacts in the context of specific cultures.

Cultures 100

Cultures Anthropology Artifacts Museum 100

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2020

Learning sciences research investigates the process of learning in realistic settings, which can include schools, museums, after-school programs, home environments, or anywhere people typically learn. These terms represent distinct research traditions and inform our understanding in different and complementary ways. Where to Learn More.

Learning Science 114

Learning Science Museum Sociology Psychology 114

Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Kirsten Lindbloom, University of Wisconsin – River Falls Professor Kirsten Lindbloom (she/her/hers) is a faculty member in the sociology, criminology and anthropology department at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Professor Lindbloom completed her M.A. in sociology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Sociology 52

Sociology Museum Political Science Social Justice 52

Sapiens

JANUARY 9, 2024

The idea of “Man the Hunter” runs deep within anthropology, convincing people that hunting made us human, only men did the hunting, and therefore evolutionary forces must only have acted upon men. Such depictions are found not only in media, but in museums and introductory anthropology textbooks too.

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Anthropology Humanities Museum 52

ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2025

That includes, the editors note, anthropology, archaeology, classics, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, literary studies, performing arts, religious studies, philosophy, postcolonial studies, queer studies, psychology, sociology, visual arts, and women's studies.

Humanities 145

Humanities Archiving Oral History Pedagogy 145