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 ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

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 ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Gulf Research Program Awards $2 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 today announced awards totaling $2 million to support eight projects that engage children ...
Times Higher Education

The power of place to spark learning and belonging

Four place-based learning practices that can connect students to community, nature and a sense of hope for the future In a higher education landscape marked by technological upheaval and student ...
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 ...
Nature

Putting ICAP to the test: how technology-enhanced learning activities are related to cognitive and affective-motivational learning outcomes in higher education

Digital technology is considered to have great potential to promote learning in higher education. In line with the Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive (ICAP) framework, this seems to be ...