THE IUAES COMMISSION ON ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION
THE MISSION
The IUAES Commission on Anthropology and Education was established in 2015 by David Shankland, Director of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, who was the Chair until March 2024. The principal aims were to connect researchers, educators, and students who share an interest in teaching practices worldwide, and/or how anthropology is taught and applied in educational contexts.
The Commission focuses on both the anthropology of education (examining educational practices and institutions through an anthropological lens) and anthropology in education (integrating anthropological concepts and methods into educational curricula). It also welcomes members whose work and research touch upon education and pedagogy in other ways, such as those who are engaged in raising awareness in public settings and the community at large, and those who teach anthropological perspectives through other subjects.
THE COMMISSION’S ACTIVITIES
- Sharing experiences and strategies for incorporating anthropology into pre-university education.
- Comparing the teaching and learning of anthropology across different educational settings, such as schools, colleges, universities, adult education centers, and extracurricular activities.
- Facilitating the exchange of research and ideas among members whose work involves educational topics.
- Engaging new audiences in connection with the WCAA Task Force on Anthropological Education and New Audiences as part of the World Anthropological Union.
THE COMMISSION LEADERSHIP AND TEAM
CHAIR:
Giovanna Guslini, Formerly of the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research, Italy
DEPUTY CHAIR:
Marzia Balzani, New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR:
Yashmine Tabasoom, Pondicherry University, India
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN:
Humbulani Ramudzwagi, Rhodes University, South Africa
BOARD MEMBERS:
Alexander Cordoves, Independent researcher, Cuba
Antonella Tassinari, Federal University of Santa Catarina – Brazil
Edmund ‘Ted’ Hamann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
Jose Rene Sansait, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Joy Hendry, Oxford Brookes University UK
Leonardo Campoy, UPE, Brazil
Maxim Repetto, UFDPar / ABA – Brazil
Mimina Pateraki, Hellenic Open University/University of St Andrews UK, Greece
Roberta Bonetti, University of Bologna, Italy
Satoshi Arai, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
Shelene Gomes, University of the West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago) & University of Cape Town (affiliate)
Skilty Labastilla, Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao / Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Subhadra Channa, Delhi University, India
TO STAY INFORMED
Visit the Commission’s Facebook Page
Visit the Commission’s Instagram Page
Visit the Commission’s LinkedIn Page
Visit the WCAA Task Force’s Web Page
Visit the RAI Website to learn more about the history of the Commission
TO JOIN US
If you are interested in joining the IUAES Commission on Anthropology and Education contact education.iuaes[at]gmail.com or complete the sign-up form to become a member. To join, you must already be a member of the IUAES. Find out more information here.