Assembling Theory: Teaching, learning and embedding archaeological theory
Channel: Recording Archaeology
Date: 20/02/2019

While it has traditionally been the case that archaeological theory can be unpopular with students, we argue, based on our experiences of teaching at the Universities of Bradford and Manchester, and from work with the Higher Education Academy and on training excavations, that it doesn't need to be. Applying good pedagogic practice and a healthy enthusiasm will go a long way. We also advocate taking an assemblage theory approach, recognising the connectedness and importance of the student experience. We argue that theory can, and should be enjoyable to teach and learn, and is a fundamental, compulsory part of an archaeological education. 

Hannah Cobb (University of Manchester) and Karina Croucher (University of Bradford)