Teaching and Learning of Cultural Heritage: Engaging Education, Professional Training, and Experimental Activities

The preservation of cultural heritage through education and training has always been a relevant issue and, sure enough, can contribute to the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030 (e.g., 4: Quality education, 8: Decent work and economic growth, 11: Sustainable cities and...

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Published in:Heritage 2022-09, Vol.5 (3), p.2565-2593
Main Authors: Achille, Cristiana, Fiorillo, Fausta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Architecture
Communication
COVID and post-COVID teaching
Cultural heritage
Cultural property
Cultural property, Protection of
Culture
Education
experimental workshop
Interdisciplinary aspects
Knowledge
learning
Methods
Planning
preservation
Professionals
Study and teaching
Sustainable urban development
Teaching
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Summary:The preservation of cultural heritage through education and training has always been a relevant issue and, sure enough, can contribute to the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030 (e.g., 4: Quality education, 8: Decent work and economic growth, 11: Sustainable cities and communities). The pandemic experience substantially influenced this topic for two key reasons. First, it has revolutionized the approach to teaching and learning activities, involving technological and digital innovations in this area for extreme and urgent necessities. The second aspect is that it has encouraged the rediscovery of minor heritages closer to one’s own territorial identity, strengthening the link with the local community. Understanding the role and importance of cultural heritage begins in the school; therefore, education is an essential and indispensable stage. At all educational levels, beginning with primary school, the necessary training activities for specific professional figures should be implemented. The transformation related to the cultural heritage professional figure must include both awareness of heritage value and excellent practical and theoretical skills. The research presented focuses on proposing new training paradigms that are highly professionalizing and involving.
ISSN:2571-9408
2571-9408
DOI:10.3390/heritage5030134