The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education
Authentic: The Power of Place presents place-based education as a way to make communities part of the classroom and connect learning with local and global issues. It combines six guiding principles with school case studies and implementation steps for educators from preK through high school.
At a glance
- Explains six principles, including community-centred learning, learner focus, inquiry, local and global perspectives, design thinking and interdisciplinary study.
- Pairs school case studies with explanations and action steps for putting place-based programs into practice.
- The listing positions it for educators from preK through high school and discusses schools in urban and rural, public and private settings.
Reference price: $41.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects its framework to practical examples and implementation steps rather than presenting principles alone.
- Addresses student agency, equity and community alongside learning design.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | ASCD |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 9 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 150 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1416628754 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1416628750 |
| Weight listed | 227 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 1.02 x 25.15 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the book as relevant to preK through high school educators, but does not specify a particular curriculum, region or subject area. Consider whether its broad framework fits your teaching context.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- PreK through high school educators exploring community-based learning approaches.
- School teams looking for case studies and action steps for designing interdisciplinary, inquiry-based programs.
- Readers interested in linking student learning with local communities and authentic problems.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a subject-specific textbook, detailed curriculum standards or a guide focused on a single grade level.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, while a smaller share are three-star or one-star. Without review comments, the reasons for those ratings are unknown. The figures offer limited guidance on how readers judge the book’s usefulness for their own teaching context.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book aimed at?
The listing describes it as a guide for educators from preK through high school.
What does the book cover?
It presents six place-based education principles, school case studies and action steps for implementation.
Does it include practical examples?
Yes. The listing says each principle is illustrated with school case studies and accompanied by implementation steps.
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