Abstract My philosophy as both a student and an educator is rooted in the belief that it is essential for everybody to be more involved in and knowledgeable about the history present in their own communities. For centuries, the remains of the Brotherton Reservation have existed in the Pinelands, unbeknownst to most New Jersey residents. Creating a community-based service-learning archaeology project at Brotherton involving Indigenous [sic] and local communities, as...

Abstract Students lack the necessary skills as they graduate from high school and pursue college or a career. A few of the essential skills needed to thrive in today's global economy include problem-solving, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creative processing, and leadership perspective. Traditional curriculum is not providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop these skills. John Dewey (1938) suggested that engaged learners maximize their portential through a hands-on...