| AUDIENCE Educators, Parents | GRADE LEVEL Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-7), High School (8-12), Higher Education |
| CONCEPTS | PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH Experiential Learning, Land-Based Learning, Place-Based Learning |
David Burnum’s TEDTalk on Rethinking Learning Environments explores “Community as a Classroom Framework” which is inspired by Gillian Kydd’s research. This framework fosters cross-curricular exploration through partnerships with local institutions like museums, libraries, and city halls. Students of all ages actively engage with relevant topics and issues, transforming their communities into living textbooks