Place-Based Education: Research and Practice
Barratt, Robert
ISBN 13: 
9780415656030
ISBN 10: 
0415656036
Category: 
Education
Edition: 
1
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date: 
12/2030
Format: 
Paperback
Status: 
Not Yet Published
Imprint: 
Routledge
Affiliation: 
Bath Spa University, UK
Audience: 
College/higher education
Pages: 
224
Weight: 
2
Retail Price: 
44.95 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
The book defines a philosophical framework for place-based education, present research paradigms and methodologies adopted by the field and critique a range of pedagogical approaches. Drawing on a series of international and interdisciplinary case studies, chapters build on a theoretical framework with solid practice examples and strategies to locate learning in real-world communities and places. Written in an accessible style, each chapter is framed by reflective questions, present current thinking, include case studies and tasks for practitioners and end with questions for discussion and suggest further reading.
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