Introduction to Place-based education virtual course

• Meeting via Zoom 1-2:30pm MT on Wednesday: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, no synchronous session on July 31 (week 6 has individual or small group coaching instead), Aug 7.
• Pre-meeting asynchronous activities and readings
• Final assignment due Mon, August 5th, 2024

In this seven-week virtual course, participants will explore the theory and application of place-based education. They will gain practical skills and tools to engage with their local community, guide students through inquiry and design processes, and build learner-centered, interdisciplinary experiences. The course will be split into three sections: 

Part 1: Introduction to place-based education and setting intention (weeks 1-2), 

Part 2: Place-based education principles and tools (weeks 3-5), and 

Part 3: Place-based lesson design and development (weeks 6-7). 

Each week will consist of asynchronous readings and activities, including weekly outdoor experiences, followed by a 1.5-hour virtual meeting. Participants will create a place-based lesson or unit to implement in the 2024-25 school year. Participants can anticipate spending 15-20 hours on course activities over the seven weeks.

Registration closes – Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 @ 12 pm

Place Network teachers can register for free.  Please email professionallearning@tetonscience.org if you are a Place Network teacher to get the discount code.