Benefits of Place-Based Education
by Alexi Cavins
1. Learning is relevant
2. Learning is engaging
3. Students can gain a better appreciation and understanding of the world around them
4. Inquiry-based lessons
5. Interdisciplinary intruction
6. Learning is grounded in local communities
7. Students motivation is boosted
8. Student can meet deeper learning outcomes
9. The learning experience is student-centered and personalized
10. Design-thinking can be encouraged