Presentations from the Students in Archaeology: Understanding and Engaging the Next Generation of Archaeologists, a session at TAG.
Students are essential to the development of archaeology, today as well as in the future. Understanding this formative demographic was important for allowing us to comprehend the then-current foundations of archaeological theory and practice and how those would develop under future generations of archaeologists. This session critically asked what the discipline knew about its then-current students and whether it effectively engaged and worked with this particular demographic, and if not, how it could realistically improve.
Participation was welcomed from people of all demographics of archaeology, including students (of any level), academics, non-academic practitioners, and others. Eight papers offering a diverse range of perspectives on students in archaeology acted as case studies to facilitate discussion. Amongst other issues, this session explored methods of teaching, engagement, collaborative working, and initiatives that promoted employability and skills development.
From looking at the concerns of students, their access to academic and commercial archaeology, participation in research, debate, and other opportunities, this session aimed to reach a collective understanding between all participants of the barriers to student involvement in archaeology, and agreement on the ways forward to overcoming those barriers.
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