Place-Based Education: Community as a Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

Abstract

Those moments when the learner is deeply immersed in the experience of the world and what is happening in it; learning is made natural and profound. There is a lot to learn about the places where he lives and from traveling around the world getting out into the community. However, the experience of education that depends on the study of the place remains the exception. The transition from the restricted education approach inside the school to the real education approach is a goal agreed upon by many educators. Place-based education (PBE) is a form of realistic education that extends outside the classroom. This education represents a link between learners and society, as it depends on solving real-world problems, with this method; education becomes interdisciplinary, combining history, geography, science, environment, media, and languages which increases the pleasure of learning across different disciplines. This paper aims to provide a thorough view of the concept of PBE, its objectives, benefits, and foundation. The paper proposes ways to apply it in multidisciplinary classrooms and provides examples of topics that can be discussed throughout.