Huntsley, Jennifer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5613-5703, Jach, Stephanie and Sors, Lucy (2025) Citizens Not Tourists: Place-Based Pedagogy in Primary Initial Teacher Education. In: Talk About Teaching: Teaching and Learning for Social Impact, 23rd June 2025, York St John University. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

A profound connection between a sense of history and a sense of place underscores the essence of place-based pedagogy. This approach integrates learning with local cultural, environmental, and historical contexts, fostering a deeper attachment to one's community and heritage (Gruenewald, 2003; Smith, 2002). ​

Place-based pedagogy aims to cultivate stronger communities by nurturing a sense of place and belonging (Smith, 2002). For student teachers navigating new and unfamiliar environments, developing a sense of place is crucial. This presentation explores how primary history education can foster a sense of place for both student teachers and the primary pupils they instruct. ​

We will present case studies from our initial teacher education program, demonstrating how we support students in forming 'deep, personal, and emotional connections' to the locality through exploration and engagement with the local environment, emphasizing first hand, experiential learning. Additionally, we will discuss the incorporation of student-teachers' lived experiences and histories, recognizing the value of their cultural capital (Smith, 2002; Gruenewald, 2003). ​

The session will also address strategies for effectively supporting primary teachers in utilizing their immediate surroundings to teach history, geography and the wider curriculum, ensuring that both student teachers and pupils develop a meaningful understanding of their local heritage.​

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Status:	Unpublished
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705-2286 Education and training of teachers
School/Department:	School of Education, Language and Psychology
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/15402

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