Journal of Archaeology and Education

03/24/2026

We are excited to share the latest article in JAE by Cara Tremain, Hannah Herrick, and Alec McLellan!

This paper describes a collaboration between archaeological researchers and an archaeological illustrator, with narratives from both perspectives, to create educational materials for an elementary school in a rural Belizean community. Intended to facilitate access to information, for students to lea...

09/24/2025

We are happy to share the latest JAE article, Constructing an Ethical Discipline: A Survey of Anthropology Program Requirements and Rhetorics by Ezra Kucur, Kylie Quave, and Sarah Kennedy!

This study investigates the inclusion of ethics education within undergraduate anthropology programs across a stratified sample of U.S. higher education institutions, with emphasis on archaeology’s engagement with ethics education. We analyze publicly accessible anthropology course listings, progr...

07/03/2024

Happy to share the latest article published in JAE, "Bringing Archaeology into Religious and Moral Education: A Case Study from Scotland." Thank you to authors Samantha Wilson, Philip Tonner, and Kenneth Brophy for publishing with JAE! Have an article in mind for the journal? Let the editors know today!

Archaeology provides ‘material expression’ to the narratives and discourses which construct and bind historical identity. When brought into the classroom it can provide a powerful tool to help school pupils untangle complex structures and meanings, and to begin to develop their own interpretive ...

03/20/2024

Delighted to share the latest JAE article by Peter J. Cobb, Elvan Cobb, Jiafang Liang, Ryushi Kiyama, and Jeremy Ng, "Theoretical Foundations for Archaeological Pedagogy with Digital 3D, Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Technologies." Enjoy!

Theoretical Foundations for Archaeological Pedagogy with Digital 3D, Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality TechnologiesPeter J. Cobb, Elvan Cobb, Jiafang Liang, Ryushi Kiyama, and Jeremy Ng

08/18/2023

Pleased to share Alexis Boutin, Midori Longo, and Victoria Calvin's new article on adapting general anthropology courses to the COVID pandemic!

Archaeology often justifies its existence by invoking the trope that we must learn about the past in order to create a better future. The COVID-19 pandemic is itself an event that will enter the historical record. Thus, the universality of this public health crisis is a unique opportunity to assess....

11/04/2022

So excited to share the latest article published in JAE by Linda Clark Hunt and Mike Thomin--check out their Tour de Fort!

Since 2011, the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Coordinating Center office in Pensacola, Florida has partnered with the National Park Service staff at Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) to develop and implement a public program called Tour de Fort. This guided bicycling tour was created...

10/12/2022

The Society for American Archaeology Awards recognize and honor knowledge and professional achievements at all career levels--from student and early career archaeologists to those who have made lasting contributions to the Society and the profession. The Call for Nominations opens in the fall of ea...

10/12/2022

The Society for American Archaeology offers two awards for teaching and learning--consider nominating a colleague for the Peabody Institute Award

The Society for American Archaeology Awards recognize and honor knowledge and professional achievements at all career levels--from student and early career archaeologists to those who have made lasting contributions to the Society and the profession. The Call for Nominations opens in the fall of ea...

10/12/2022

It's time for nominations for the Society for American Archaeology's teaching and education awards--consider submitting a nomination for the Binford Family Award

The Binford Family Award for Teaching Critical Thinking in Archaeology encourages curriculum development with a deliberate focus on teaching critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills in archaeology courses at any level, to reward individuals or institutions that develop excellent examples of...