The Worlds Educators Create: The Role of Education in the Creation of Place

The Worlds Educators Create explores the connection between place and education, challenging the standardization era's neglect of this relationship. It proposes that place is not an ingredient in educational practice but an outcome of education and encourages educators to contribute to the creation and meaning of the places themselves. By incorporating lenses from various fields of study, the book aims to create a unifying perspective of place beneficial for educators across content areas and grade levels, ultimately calling for education to contribute toward making the places themselves more just and equitable.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The relationship between place and education has long been complex and has often been overlooked during the standardization era of education. However, this book offers a fresh perspective that recognizes the inherent connection between place and education, rather than viewing it as an optional element. Instead of simply considering how communities and landscapes can be incorporated into teaching practices, The Worlds Educators Create explores how educators can actively contribute to the creation and meaning of the places themselves. By drawing insights from various fields of study, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of place that is valuable for educators across different content areas and grade levels. In doing so, educators can gain a deeper appreciation of the impact of their work in shaping the places around them. Ultimately, The Worlds Educators Create advocates for education to not only take place in specific locations but also play a role in making those places more just and equitable.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 238 x 158 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475873207