Event Information
Slideshow and materials with information on how PBE supports learning in real-world contexts.
Poster with QR codes to scan, leading to resources that guide teachers through project ideas and examples, local resources, and digital tool use cases.
Interactive tech tool will be used to seek feedback and insights from educators about use of digital tools to support learning in the community.
Explore the principles, benefits, and applications of PBE to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
Learn ways to design lesson plans or curriculum enhancements that integrate local environments, community resources, and experiential learning.
Identify uses for digital and AI tools that support planning, data analysis, and student engagement.
Evans, M., Moran, C. M., & Sanchez, E. (2024). Place-Based Learning: Connecting Inquiry, Community, and Culture. Solution Tree Press.
Larimore, R., & Warden, C. (2024). Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning: Helping Children Be Curious, Confident, and Caring. Routledge.
Montgomery, R., & Montgomery, A. (Eds.). (2024). Place-Based Writing in Action: Opportunities for Authentic Writing in the World Beyond the Classroom. Taylor & Francis.
Reilly, S., Neikirk, M., & Langley-Turnbaugh, S. (2023). Place-Based Service Learning in Higher Education: Building Trust and Opportunities Over Time. Lexington Books.
Sherfinski, M. (2023). Rooted in Belonging: Critical Place-Based Learning in Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education. Teachers College Press.
Whitlock, A. M. (2024). Place-based Social Studies Education: Learning from Flint, Michigan. Teachers College Press.
Winterbottom, C., Lake, V. E., & Malek-Lasater, A. (2024). Community-Based Transformational Learning in Early Childhood Settings: Integrating Experiences of Teachers, Students, and the Community (C. Winterbottom, V. E. Lake, & A. Malek-Lasater, Eds.). Routledge.