Place- and Community-Based Education in Schools

This book explains the purpose and nature of place- and community-based education and provides multiple examples of its practice. The detailed descriptions of learning experiences set both within and beyond the classroom will help readers begin the process of advocating for or incorporating local content and experiences into their schools.

Author: Gregory A. Smith,David Sobel
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 02/09/2010
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780415875196

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 216

About the Author

Gregory Smith is Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He speaks nationally and internationally about place- and community-based education and is involved with efforts in schools in the Pacific Northwest to adopt this approach to teaching and learning.

David Sobel is Director of Teacher Certification Programs in the Education Department of Antioch University New England in Keene, NH. He consults and speaks widely on developmentally appropriate teaching, environmental education, and parenting with nature.