25th July 2010, 09:19 PM
Lots of positive stuff. I think that most would agree that there is much more as a community that we could do within our own communities. Just a thought......
What if.....we were to sound out commercial units and see if any of them would sign up to a voluntary "scheme" where local schools (either in the area where we have worked or in our own catchment areas) could be provided with material written to a pitch set by the education providers? It just seems to be such a shame that so much information lands cold on the desks of SMRs and is not used to help kids understand their historic environment. If I understand this correctly, Comarch is quite right in the assertion that any material would have to be both inspiring and pitched at the right level. I agree wholeheartedly with that. I would argue however, to mirror the sentiments of Mister Wooldridge-that there are plenty of capable archaeologists out there who would fit the bill admirably. I think the obvious compromise to both standpoints is that we should consult with the professional education providers at the outset. Is that a way forwards?
I do realise that there are probably a goodly few units that already reach out to the community and what I`m suggesting here is that we formalise those efforts and target schools specifically with materials derived from the fruits of our local labours. A voluntary agreement to a "scheme" of this sort may just grow into something to be proud of and in my experience would be a two-way thing. I worked for a couple of schools in the past and I honestly got as much-if not more-out of the experience than the kids! Early days yet, but what do you think?:face-approve:
What if.....we were to sound out commercial units and see if any of them would sign up to a voluntary "scheme" where local schools (either in the area where we have worked or in our own catchment areas) could be provided with material written to a pitch set by the education providers? It just seems to be such a shame that so much information lands cold on the desks of SMRs and is not used to help kids understand their historic environment. If I understand this correctly, Comarch is quite right in the assertion that any material would have to be both inspiring and pitched at the right level. I agree wholeheartedly with that. I would argue however, to mirror the sentiments of Mister Wooldridge-that there are plenty of capable archaeologists out there who would fit the bill admirably. I think the obvious compromise to both standpoints is that we should consult with the professional education providers at the outset. Is that a way forwards?
I do realise that there are probably a goodly few units that already reach out to the community and what I`m suggesting here is that we formalise those efforts and target schools specifically with materials derived from the fruits of our local labours. A voluntary agreement to a "scheme" of this sort may just grow into something to be proud of and in my experience would be a two-way thing. I worked for a couple of schools in the past and I honestly got as much-if not more-out of the experience than the kids! Early days yet, but what do you think?:face-approve: