Archaeology, museology and education : a case-study at Vergelegen

Pastor, Juanita

Archaeology, museology and education : a case-study at Vergelegen

Master Thesis

1993

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

School of Education

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Abstract

The following thesis focuses on the relationship between archaeologists, museologists and the broader community, in terms of educational programmes. It consists of a case-study comprising an educational project based on theoretical ideas of People's Archaeology as influenced by theories of Freirean education. The process of the educational project is illustrated through the description of interviews and workshops. The case-study indicates that there is a gap between academic and community percpetions of the role of archaeology and museums. Results from interpretations indicate that much more research emphasising the constitution, situation and perceptions of specific communities, especially those which have previously been marginalised by broader society, is needed in order to improve the educational services which museums and archaeologists offer to the community.