Smith, C. and Burke, H. (2005). Becoming Binford:. Public Archaeol 4 (1). Vol 4(1), pp. 35-49.

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Becoming Binford:
Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report Subtitle:	fun ways of teaching archaeological theory and method
Issue The name of the volume or issue Issue:	Public Archaeol 4 (1)
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Public Archaeology
Volume Volume number and part Volume:	4 (1)
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. Page Start/End:	35 - 49
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Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Journal
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	The paper outlines some active learning strategies that the authors use to increase the effectiveness of teaching archaeological theory and method. The basic notion behind active learning is that student understanding is increased through engaging in `fun' activities that reinforce the information being presented, especially when this is tied to previously acquired concepts. Through a range of interactive instructional strategies based around the theme of `Becoming Binford', including archaeological action figures, trading cards and a character-based role play, the authors aim to make students aware of the limited and provisional nature of archaeological knowledge, facilitate different styles of learning and provide some sense of breadth of archaeology. They argue that as students have more `fun' they become more motivated, engage more effectively with the material and increase their learning.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Claire Smith Heather Burke
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2005
Source Where the record has come from or which dataset it was orginally included in. Source:	BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	14 Oct 2005