2008+AAA+Conference+Session

=2008 AAA Conference Session= =ANTHROPOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER: A COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION= **Thursday, November 20 1:45 pm -- 5:45 pm**  **SUTTER A**

Set the stage
Provide proven, effective, and/or innovative examples of teaching anthropology in K-12 and community college

Discussion
What sets the anthropological perspective apart from what is currently offered students in K-12 and community college? What does it specifically offer that other disciplines/perspectives can't that is necessary for a world-class, 21st century education?

Breakouts/Working Groups

 * Use the wiki structure to address the following:**

K-12 Learning Objectives
What is the Scope and Sequence for solid understanding in anthropology by high school graduation? What should kids learn about/gain from anthropology at various stages? (K-2, 3-6, 7-9, 10-12) How does anthropology strengthen the following? Geography, Language Arts, World History, Life/Biological Sciences, American History What should teachers incorporate into their lessons in these subjects from anthropology? And __how__? What are objectives for specific populations?

Community College/Continuing Education/Vocational Education Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives for intro courses Best Practices: syllabi, media, technology, field experiences Learning Objectives for Diversity modules (especially for teacher preparation)