Place-Based Learning Overview

Place-based learning is an essential element of history and social studies instruction. It "immerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities, and experiences, using these as foundation for subjects across the curriculum."

What can place-based learning look like in your classroom?

• Exploring local and historical heritage sites such as museums, historical societies, walking tours, etc.
• Create connections to a site and it's history through relatable and relevant experiences, issues, events, and people.
• Emphasize student-centered learning, discussion, problem-solving, reenactment.

Articles

• "More Than Just Eyes and Ears" by Elena Aguilar

Aguilar, Elena. "More Than Just Eyes and Ears." Edutopia. 01 Mar. 2017.

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/more-than-just-eyes-ears-elena-aguilar

• Place-Based Learning: Connecting Students to Their Community

https://www.edutopia.org/practice/place-based-learning-connecting-kids-their-community

Video Clips

• Learning Expeditions: Rethinking Field Trips

https://www.edutopia.org/practice/learning-expeditions-rethinking-field-trips

• Classroom Management Strategies for Visiting a Museum

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/museum-visit-guidelines-getty