Place: it\'s where we\'re from; it\'s where we\'re going.
Aimed at educators from preK Through high school, The Power of Place is a definitive guide to developing programs that will lead to successful outcomes for students, more fulfilling careers for teachers, and lasting benefits for communities..
For each principle, the authors share stories of students whose lives were transformed by their experiences in Place-Based programs, elaborate on what the principle means, demonstrate what it looks like in practice by presenting case studies from schools throughout the United States, and offer action steps for implementation.
Is interdisciplinary. 6.
Requires design thinking to find solutions to Authentic problems. 5.
Incorporates local and global thinking and investigations. 4.
Is inquiry based to help students develop an understanding of their place in the world. 3.
Is centered on individual learners. 2.
Embeds Learning everywhere and views the community as a classroom.
Namely, it 1.
This book identifies six defining principles of Place-Based education.
Dispelling the notion that Place-Based Education is an approach limited to those who can afford it, the authors describe how schools in diverse contexts--urban and rural, public and private--have adopted Place-Based programs as a way to better engage students and attain three important goals of education: student agency, equity, and community.
With this belief as a foundation, The Power of Place offers a comprehensive and compelling case for making communities the locus of Learning for students of all ages and backgrounds.
If we pay attention, place has much to teach us.
It asks for our attention and care. . . .
Place: it\'s where we\'re from; it\'s where we\'re going
