“Place-based education immerses students in local heritage, culture, ecology, landscapes, opportunities and experiences as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects.”

This PDF was first introduced in my science class by my professor. As I was reading this document, I noticed how place-based education could be a way teachers could differentiate instruction to students who learn using their visual, kinaesthetic, tactile strengths. In addition, when tapping into the interests of your students, you may find some of your students are deeply interested in their environment, nature, or using their bodies.

This document expresses that students who had “more exposure to strong place-based education outperformed their peers on all measure analyzed.” Furthermore, “educators at sites using place-based education models consistently report that their students have become increasingly engaged and enthusiastic about learning.”

Place-based Education Evaluation Collaborative. 2010. The Benefits of Place-based Education: A Report from the Place-based Education Evaluation Collaborative (Second Edition). Retrieved March 1, 2016 from http://tinyurl.com/PEECBrochure.