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ERIC Number: EJ608908
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Transformations of the Past: Teachers' Knowledge of North American Archaeology.
Black, Mary S.
Social Studies, v90 n6 p266-72 Nov-Dec 1999
Argues that archaeology education should be included within the social studies curriculum and addresses various reasons why archaeology has been ignored within the classroom. Presents the findings from a survey that investigated preservice and experienced teachers' knowledge of archaeology. Concludes that there is a need for teacher preparation on the topic. (CMK)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Citizenship, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, Preservice Teachers, Skill Development, Social Studies, Surveys, Teacher Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Subject Content Knowledge; Teacher Knowledge