Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities

Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities

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"Through academic research, practical examples, and step-by-step strategies drawn from classrooms throughout the United States, Sobel celebrates teachers who emphasize the connection of school, community, and environment. 'Place-Based Education' uses the local community and environment as the starting place for curriculum learning, strengthening community bonds, appreciation for the natural world, and a commitment to citizen engagement."--Publisher's website.

Department

Education

ISBN

9780913098554

Publication Date

2005

Publisher

Orion Society

City

Great Barrington, MA

Keywords

education, environmental education, nature study, outdoor education, human ecology

Disciplines

Education | Outdoor Education

Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities

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