NPS Archeology Program: Interpretation for Archeologists

Home Contents Introduction Welcome Guide Purpose Who is this Guide For? Format Navigating the Guide References Additional Resources Print this Section What Is Interpretation? Introduction What Is Interpretation? Freeman Tilden Interpretive Development Program, National Park Services Interpretive Caricatures "So what?": Encouraging Stewardship Misconceptions About Intepretation Sound Familiar? Why Does the NPS Interpret Archeology? References Additional Resources Print this Section What Do Interpreters Do? What Are Interpreters' Roles? How Do Interpreters Interact with the Public? Personal Services Involvement Techniques Nonpersonal Services and Media Outreach, Environmental and Heritage Education Services Interpreting for Special Populations References Additional Resources Print this Section Tools for Interpreters Introduction Interpretive Equations and Techniques The Interpretive Process Model Thematic Interpetation Material Culture and Public Interpretation Natural Resources Interpretation The Interpretive Analysis Model: A Tool for Assessment References Additional Resources Print this Section Personal and Professional Responsibilities Introduction Professional Responsibilities Finding the -ologist in Archeologist Making Jargon-free Interpretations Interpreting Untold Stories Interpreting Controversy Promoting Archeological Stewardship References Additional Resources Course Certificate Print this Section Issues of Sensitivity Introduction Sensitivity to Native American Cultural Traditions Sensitivity to African American Cultural Traditions References Additional Resources Print this Section Use What You Know Introduction Compelling Stories Evaluating Compelling Stories Case Studies Gallery References Additional Resources Print this Section Archeologists and Interpreters Working Together Sharing our Archeological Heritage with the Public Teamwork Partnerships with non-NPS Entities A Final Thought for Archeologists and Interpreters References Additional Resources Print this Section Additional Resources Chapter 1 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 2 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 3 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 4 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 5 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 6 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 7 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Chapter 8 Suggested Readings Links to Additional Resources Print this Section Credits
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