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An
on-site, hands-on interdisciplinary workshop
... fostering opportunities for
emotional
and intellectual
connections to resource meanings, promoting public inpiration, appreciation, and stewardship. |
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Primary Contacts/Further Information:
Four Pre-workshop course assignments (A-C below),
view and complete online:
A. All: Complete prior to attending class!
- a. " Foundations of Interpretation" online course
Description: This introductory course answers four fundamental questions about interpretation: What is interpretation?; Why do we do interpretation?; What skills do interpreters need?; and How do you do interpretation? Designed to provide a basic understanding of the theory and practice of interpretation, this course is ideal for those new to the field or anyone interested in a refresher on interpretation concept.
Length: 2 hours
Registration Fee: Free
Course link: www.eppley.org at the link http://eppley.org/elearning/course-catalog/interpretation/foundations-of-interpretation?SID=7210c46cbf3e33527fcacfebd7dd1bc8
Navigation instructions: Go to Course Catalog and then to Interpretation. At the top of the list is Foundations of Interpretation, click on this course title and begin.
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- b. Review of Module 440, Word version of complete module posted online at http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/course-of-study/final-completeWordversion_0206.doc
B. Archeologists/resource specialists: "Interpretation for Archeologists" online resource/knowledge guide
C. Interpreters and educators: "Archeology for Interpreters" online resource/knowledge guide
Training
Goals and Objectives:
Goals:
The
overall goals of this training are to strengthen the
relationship between archeology and public interpretation
and to improve how archeology is presented to the public.
Participants will gain a general introduction to effective
methods and procedures in the field of public interpretation
of archeological sites. Interpreters and educators will
gain knowledge about fundamental principles and professional
standards in archeology as well as knowledge and skills
for developing presentations and media about archeological
resources. Archeologists will gain knowledge about standards
for interpretation as well as knowledge and skills for
developing effective interpretive presentations and
media about archeological resources.
Objectives:
Upon completing the training, participants will gain
knowledge and skills to:
- Develop
and implement a mission-driven approach to interpretation
of archeological resources that incorporates both
park management outcomes and audience revelation,
both of which lead to enhanced stewardship.
- Through
knowledge gained of professional standards of archaeological
practice and interpretive purpose and techniques,
develop a personal foundation of knowledge and skills
to use in creating programs that effectively interpret
archeological resources.
- Identify
and appropriately present multiple perspectives,
or direct audiences to sources for discovering multiple
perspectives.
- Explain
the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, including
the interpreter's and archeologist's respective
roles, in developing programs and texts about archeological
subjects.
The
course draws from the NPS's Module 440 Shared Competency
Course of Study: "Effective Interpretation of Archeological
Resources." Case study examples demonstrate interpretive
approaches and techniques that have been effective in
the past. Participants are assigned to interdisciplinary
focus groups that examine local interpretation and education
efforts and provide group critiques of programs and
projects. Field trips are scheduled to local archeological
sites and museums with existing and planned public interpretation
programs.
Internet Resources/Links:
- Background to shared competency
training module
- Module 440: Effective Interpretation
of Archeological Resources
- Module
101. Fulfilling the NPS Mission: The Process of Interpretation
- The NPS Interpretive
Development Program
- "Archeology
for Interpreters" knowledge guide
- "Interpretation
for Archeologists" knowledge guide
- 'An
Inspiring Guide’ online course (University
of Maryland Center for Heritage Resource Studies)
- NPS
Archeology essential competencies
- Laws,
regulations, and standards affecting archeological resources
- SEAC's
Public Interpretation Initiative
- SEAC's
Interpretive Arts Initiative
- NPS
Harper's Ferry Center onMedia Newsletter
- Other literary and
web resources
Team Projects / Background
- Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site – How to interpret highly technical archaeology at a research site that has been backfilled? (Patrick Cook)
- 12,000 Year History Park at Congaree Creek, BackgroundResource Study – alternative interpretative approaches (Mike Dawson)
- Combahee River Raid/Harriet Tubman – brochure/wayside (Eric Poplin, Carol Poplin)
- Charleston's Old Wall/Walled City Task Force - public interpretation program (Katherine Saunders, Nic Butler, Martha Zierden)
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