An Introduction to Place-based (Community-based) Learning Approach
The video “An Introduction to Place-based (Community-based) Learning Approach” is a lecture by Dr. Molly Lee about using place-based or community-based learning as a way to teach Global Citizenship Education (GCED). CLAP by Arts-ED lists this video as a general resource for teachers who want to understand innovative teaching and learning approaches.
The main idea is that learning should not only happen inside the classroom. Instead, students can learn by exploring their own local community, observing real-life issues, speaking to people, and connecting what they learn to bigger global topics. For example, students might study local culture, environmental problems, heritage, or community needs, then link those topics to global citizenship values such as empathy, responsibility, sustainability, and respect for diversity.
Overall, the video explains that community-based learning helps students become active learners and responsible citizens. It encourages them to understand their surroundings, think critically about real-world problems, and take action to improve their community. This fits with Arts-ED’s CLAP resources, which support teachers in planning CBL projects and provide project worksheets, lesson plans, and GCED teaching materials.
Link: An Introduction to Place-based (Community-based) Learning Approach
A video lecture by Dr. Molly Lee on Place-based (Community-based) Learning as an approach to Global Citizenship Education.