How can we help young people learn to care for their local communities and their natural environments? Ethan Lowenstein believes that a big part of the answer is place-based education - a method that enables youth to explore, analyze, and begin to address local challenges. Lowenstein is a professor at Eastern Michigan University and the director of the Southeast Michigan Stewardship (SEMIS) Coalition, which has built a broad network of educators and local organizations to foster place-based education in Michigan and beyond. In this "Best of ESD" episode, first published in 2021, Lowenstein tells Brett about how the principles of place-based education have driven the SEMIS Coalition's sustained success, growth, and sense of community.
Resources Related to SEMIS:
Southeast Michigan Stewardship (SEMIS) Coalition Site
Article about Ethan Lowenstein
SEMIS in the News
SEMIS Coalition Facebook Page
More on Related Topics:
Place-Based Education Videos, by Edutopia
Brett Levy's Paper on "Civic Science Education"
Brett Levy's Paper on Environmental Political Participation
Brett Levy's Other Open-Access Research Articles
Place-Based Teacher Preparation Program at Eastern Michigan University
ESD Resources:
ESD Episode on Mikva Challenge (mentioned by Ethan)
Education for Sustainable Democracy Homepage
Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page
ESD YouTube Channel (Please subscribe!)
How can we help young people learn to care for their local communities and their natural environments? Ethan Lowenstein believes that a big part of the answer is place-based education - a method that enables youth to explore, analyze, and begin to address local challenges. Lowenstein is a professor at Eastern Michigan University and the director of the Southeast Michigan Stewardship (SEMIS) Coalition, which has built a broad network of educators and local organizations to foster place-based education in Michigan and beyond. In this "Best of ESD" episode, first published in 2021, Lowenstein tells Brett about how the principles of place-based education have driven the SEMIS Coalition's sustained success, growth, and sense of community.
Resources Related to SEMIS:
Southeast Michigan Stewardship (SEMIS) Coalition Site
Article about Ethan Lowenstein
SEMIS in the News
SEMIS Coalition Facebook Page
More on Related Topics:
Place-Based Education Videos, by Edutopia
Brett Levy's Paper on "Civic Science Education"
Brett Levy's Paper on Environmental Political Participation
Brett Levy's Other Open-Access Research Articles
Place-Based Teacher Preparation Program at Eastern Michigan University
ESD Resources:
ESD Episode on Mikva Challenge (mentioned by Ethan)
Education for Sustainable Democracy Homepage
Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page
ESD YouTube Channel (Please subscribe!)