Sapiens

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Wajãpi had invited me to map archaeological sites in their territory. The Wajãpi already knew of my “archaeological finds”—the footsteps of Creator Hero from the beginning of time. What could my archaeological knowledge possibly offer to such a vast cosmological wisdom? I was excited.

Archaeology 120

Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 120

Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

The value of icebreakers in teaching is well-studied, with recent scholarship highlighting how they can ease anxiety in student interactions (e.g. One of my course aims is to introduce students to how anthropology has changed and one aspect of this is through critiquing traditional typologies. References Martin, F. & Zulkifli, C.

Anthropology 130

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 14, 2024

The value of icebreakers in teaching is well-studied, with recent scholarship highlighting how they can ease anxiety in student interactions (e.g. One of my course aims is to introduce students to how anthropology has changed and one aspect of this is through critiquing traditional typologies. References Martin, F. & Zulkifli, C.

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Archaeology Cultures Teaching 130

Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I call this a “confession” because “ (bio)archaeologists ” like me—scholars who identify with archaeology, biological anthropology, or both—are not necessarily known for centering social theories like Intersectionality in our subdisciplines. Bio)archaeology is no stranger to its colonial baggage. Intersectional Anthropology.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Pedagogy Archaeology Social Justice 98

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Teaching with Simulations Why should you consider teaching with simulations? Simulations have the opportunity to bring a historical topic to life in a way that more traditional activities cannot. Simulations can also present information in a new way that can be more exciting and engaging than traditional teaching methods.

Archaeology 130

Archaeology Artifacts Historic Sites Geography 130

Sapiens

JUNE 25, 2024

For two years, they have been meeting over Zoom as part of a seven-member Teaching Circle. The mission of the Teaching Circle, envisioned by Lac Seul First Nation co-author George Kenny, is to articulate a worldview held by Indigenous cultural Insiders. The Teaching Circle is cast wide. They speak a dialect of Oji-Cree.

History 138

History Cultures Archaeology Tradition 138

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Does someone teach them to start conversations like this? the man asks. “I’m studying archaeology, specifically zooarchaeology,” I say. “Oh, Archaeology is the study of our human ancestors. Oh cool, what interests you in archaeology?” Making fresh corn tamales is part of the author’s family traditions.

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Archaeology Anthropology Controversial Topics Museum 116

Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

In what ways does AI challenge traditional anthropological concepts, theories, and methodologies? How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? Where are there opportunities?

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Archaeology Artifacts Humanities 98

Society for Classical Studies

MARCH 7, 2025

We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, and workshops/roundtables on any aspect of the Greco-Roman world, including but not limited to poetry (from epic, lyric, and pastoral to elegy, satire, and the epigram), drama, history, philosophy, archaeology, religion, and social life (from family and gender roles to slavery and prostitution).

Pedagogy 52

Pedagogy K-12 Archaeology Teaching 52

Anthropology News

JULY 15, 2024

How do we care for objects, archives, words, history, traditions, animals, plants, ideas, and obligations? Issued: July 15, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until November 1, 2024 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Here Anthropology News invites submissions on the forms of care that permeate human and nonhuman worlds.

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Anthropology Archiving Tradition History 128

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Later in life, she was one of the first women to work in Mexican archaeology and the first person to study the pre-Columbian site of Chalcatzingo. Impressed with her work, the national museum hired her as the director of archaeology. In 1966, she won a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording.

World History 98

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

AI is shaping our everyday lives, but as anthropology teaching faculty, most of our recent AI-related conversations have had a singular focus: how to deal with generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom. Ian Straughn worked with students in an introductory archaeology course using Humata.ai

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Anthropology Archaeology Pedagogy Archiving 105

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.

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Humanities Archiving Oral History Pedagogy 145