Session: #380

Theme & Session Format

Theme:
1. Archaeologists and Archaeology Here and Now
Session format:
Round table (without formal abstracts, only list of confirmed discussants / session co-organisers to be provided)

Title & Content

Title:
Can you Future Proof Skill Development Work in Archaeology?
Content:
Great strides have been made with formalising skill development initiatives for archaeologists, and we are now beginning to see the positive impact of taking a more strategic approach to how we develop and upskill members of our profession. This work is often completed in collaboration with non-heritage focused organisations who are integral to supporting (and at times delivering) these initiatives. These collaborations can also help give focus to future priorities with skill development work and help release much needed funding to support the development work to take place.
One challenge that has been identified is the need to make sure that work is future proof or at least, impervious to outside shocks or changes in priorities or wider strategic directions.

This is roundtable discussion proposes to discuss

1. How can we future proof skills development work?
2. What mechanisms can put in place to mitigate against outside influences which can impact on your skill development work?
3. How can we anticipate what skills archaeologists will need in the future to ensure we are ready to meet outside challenges or demands for our expertise?

This session is delivered being deliver by the EAA community for teaching and training in archaeology.
Keywords:
Skills, Meta Skills, Professional Development
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
yes
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:

Organisers

Main organiser:
Cara Jones (United Kingdom) 1
Co-organisers:
Raimund Karl (Austria) 2
Kate Geary (United Kingdom) 1
Affiliations:
1. Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
2. University of Vienna