Dani, Danielle E. 2019. “A Community and Place-Based Approach to Middle Childhood Science Teacher Education.”. Middle School Journal, 50(2), 45-52.
Abstract
This article discusses how a place-based approach to middle-level 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.