Place Based Education
Place-Based Education (PBE) is anytime, anywhere learning that leverages the power of place, and learning space – not just the power of technology – to personalize learning. We’ve recently released a new book, The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education, which focuses on how PBE is an immersive learning experience that “places students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum.” PBE is also a natural complement to Personalized and Project-Based Learning, providing a way to connect these efforts to students’ local environment for engaging learning that leads to more engaged citizens.
10 Reasons to Take Advantage of the Every Kid in a Park Initiative
As we come off of National Park Week, and as many families begin to look ahead to summer adventures, now is a good time to get the the word out about the Every Kid in a Park initiative and the way it can contribute to the learning of kids everywhere.
The Common Core of the Student Needs the Common Core of Place
By: Nate McClennen and Milton Chen. Place-Based Education is fundamental to supporting "whole-child" development, as it propels students towards becoming active citizens, and shows them that change is possible and that initiative and creativity are critical.
Learning Through Community Health Partnerships
By: Corinne Neil. What happens when a school invites teens to learn about Alzheimer's and dementia from world class researchers & physicians, then connects these young people with Alzheimer's & dementia patients and caregivers? Find out here.
On the Ground with Place-Based Ed: Investigating City Plans
By: Annie Holub. It was probably the craziest field trip idea I’d ever had, and I was sure my principal would say no. But in the end, my students agreed that their experience with Place-Based Ed was valuable and worthwhile. Here's what we did.
Three Examples of K-12 Global Place-Based Education
By: Jason Agins. Place-based education takes a bold approach to maximizing learning through geography, and online learning students who travel with their families often thrive from these unique additional learning opportunities. Here are three such students.
Maritime and Place-Based Learning in a Rural District
By: Sarah Rubenstein. Our small, rural, waterfront school district is three years into a five-year initiative that will transform it into a place-based, maritime-themed district. Here's what we've learned so far.
Quick Start Guide to Place-Based Professional Learning
As educators begin to think about how the community can be a classroom for students, it is important for them to develop their own sense of place and long-term strategies to ensure effective implementation. This guide can help prepare teachers for Place-Based Education.
Quick Start Guide to Place-Based Education
Our team has visited hundreds of schools. The best all had something in common: teachers created learning opportunities for students out in the "real world." In this publication, we explore how more teachers and schools can start doing the same.
Infographic | The Potential of Place-Based Education
Our Place-Based Education infographic provides a visual overview of the goals for, benefits of and design principles behind place-based learning.
6 Phases of Professional, Place-Based Learning
By Nate McClennen - The transition to place-based education takes learning on the part of teachers, and thoughtful implementation on the part of leaders. Here are the six steps we use to make sure it's successful.