A Community and Place-Based Approach to Middle Childhood Science Teacher Education
Overview & Synopsis
This article discusses how a place-based approach to middle-level science teacher education prepares middle grades teacher candidates to leverage local culture and community to create interdisciplinary and relevant curriculum for all middle grades students. The article describes evidence-based strategies that capitalize on local place and university-community partnerships to promote empowering and equitable teaching and learning experiences. Specifically, examples of how to use the place-based approaches of photovoice, citizen science, and problem-based learning are provided.
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Document Information
| Document Title | A Community and Place-Based Approach to Middle Childhood Science Teacher Education |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Dani, Danielle |
| Subject & Discipline | Science Teachers, Place Based Education, Preservice Teachers |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-235052 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |