Place Based Education - Teton Science School - TSS Place Network

Place-based education (PBE) is anytime, anywhere learning that leverages the power of place and connects learners to communities and the world around them. Teton Science Schools� Place Network defines �place� as the ecological, cultural, and economic aspects that make up a community. Research in PBE indicates that a student�s sense of self, motivation to learn, and community engagement are enhanced through meaningful interactions with immediate physical and cultural environments. This is because students learn best when they are able to situate their learning in a relevant context. The Place Network brings Teton Science Schools� innovative teaching practices, enduring relationships, integrated curriculum, and global awareness to students and teachers anywhere in the world.