University of Wyoming

Place-based Learning and Outdoor Experiences

What is Place-based Learning? Place-based learning is an instructional approach that focuses on developing student’s sense of place and learning through exploring their environment. Thus, most ...
Edutopia

Simple Swaps for Moving From Passive to Active Learning

These tips demonstrate that planning for active learning experiences doesn’t have to be time-intensive or difficult.
Hawaii News Now

Students cultivate ‘navigator mindset’ through voyaging, place-based program

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 1,000 public school students embarked Tuesday on an immersive week of voyaging-based and ʻāina-based learning with the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Hoʻākea is a ...
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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $5M to Support Place-Based Education for K-8 Youth

WASHINGTON — The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today an award of $5.1 million dollars to fund 12 place-based education projects ...
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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $4.9 Million for Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education Projects and Programs

WASHINGTON — The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today an award of more than $4.9 million to fund nine place-based education ...