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Abstract

As educators aim to impart information that they are confident about, most do not go beyond the content provided in textbooks; however, Philippine archaeology is an emerging field of study. Important discoveries and the latest information come up faster than the rate that textbooks or even educators can assimilate. Furthermore, systematic archaeology is often overshadowed by sensationalist features in popular media, leading to a confused and romanticized view of our heritage. The perception of Philippine heritage is important in identity making and cultivating a keen sense of shared heritage among the youth. The goal of this project is to update and capacitate educators of History, Civics and Culture, and other related subjects in the K-12 curriculum about recent important discoveries on Philippine archaeology and heritage through a lecture series and distribution of sample modules. By doing so, organizations, such as the UP School of Archaeology, the UP Archaeological Society , and the Kapisanan ng mga Arkeologist ng Pilipinas, Inc. are introduced as credible sources of information on these fields. This presentation will cover the first two installments of the Teachers and Trenches series, the first occurring online on August 10, 12, and 14, 2021 and the second, in-person, on August 26 and 27, 2023. A discussion about how each event went, the reception by the participants, the successes and shortcomings of each, and the possible future for this lecture series as collaborative endeavors of the archaeological community to empower K-12 teachers follows.