This is the fifth conference organised by the CBA for all those who are interested in archaeology and education. It will cover all sectors of education, from work with schools to higher and adult continuing education. The sessions at the conference will include presentations of current good practice, discussion of issues and themes, practical activities and visits to sites.
The past two years have been challenging for archaeology education. Whilst archaeology remains popular in the media and public interest in archaeology continues to grow we have also seen the squeezing of history within schools and the retraction or closure of archaeology in continuing education at some universities. The future also provides opportunities. From September 2008 we have a new National Curriculum which will allow a more flexible choice of subjects in history, allowing greater use of elements of archaeology and heritage management. The post-compulsory education sector will see the introduction of the new A level archaeology specification with archaeology also being included in the Classical Civilisation A level. The new archaeology specification will include, for the first time, discussion of contemporary issues in world archaeology to give learners an understanding of the wider context for archaeology. New approaches to adult education are being developed including community archaeology, and archaeology within higher education continues to expand. The Young Archaeologists’ Club also continues to thrive, exciting and enthusing young people about the past.
People working in all sectors of education will be able to meet during the conference. Tutors at all levels of further, higher and continuing education will have the chance to meet and discuss issues of common concern.
The walled city of York is easily visited on foot from the university, and buildings and archaeological remains from the Roman period onwards can be found. There are many pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. Good second-hand book shops are also a feature within the city centre. Maps of York will be provided to those attending the conference.
Any enquiries should be made to the CBA by email: educationconference@britarch.ac..uk or by phone on 01904 671417.
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