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 ...

Community-Based Learning is a pedagogical model that engages students, faculty, and Baltimore City co-educators (community partners, e.g., nonprofit and government agencies) in coursework and ...

Millions of people across the U.S. lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food — including about one in six families in Philadelphia. Food and Land Security in Philadelphia, an intensive ...

Students from a variety of disciplines combine coursework, practical experiences, independent research projects and guided reflection to develop essential skills for addressing complex local, national ...

The Smithsonian is spearheading an initiative with national youth organizations to engage and support teen learners in rural communities, elevating student voice, with an emphasis on civic engagement.

The basic premise of the flipped classroom is that class time is best spent on active learning and higher order thinking, while content delivery can successfully take place outside of the classroom. A ...

Boston College offers opportunities for real-life, community-based learning experiences both at home and abroad. The VSLC offers programs and supports both student and faculty/staff initiatives that ...