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!)