Active Learning, Teaching Archaeology (Other Keyword)
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Making Theory Fun: Combining Archaeological Theory with Active Learning Exercises in Teaching North American Prehistory (2018)
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Active learning opportunities within undergraduate archaeology courses enable students to move beyond memorizing culture history. In a North American Archaeology course taught at the University of South Florida, we combine concepts from archaeological theory with active learning exercises specific to North American culture areas. Examples include students weighing the costs and benefits of hunting megafauna with atlatls from varying distances, playing a game centered on Great Basin-themed...