| dc.description.abstract | whether they are large intact forests or small urban greenspaces, places have the potential to
captivate, inspire, educate and foster a deep sense of stewardship towards the natural world. placebased education is a growing field that views places not only as potential centres of academic
learning, but also as catalysts for community collaboration and care. utilising a primarily
phenomenological approach, this study focuses on my direct experience engaging with a specific
place on the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
campus, referred to as north narnia, over the course of nine
months. observations and anecdotes from this immersive experience are represented in the form of a
scholarly personal narrative (spn), a form of writing and inquiry that weaves together my personal
experience interacting with place with relevant literature. the major themes i address include
nomenclature, place engagement practices, seasonal change, emotional connection to place and the
specific implications of my experience for individuals, educators and institutions. through the spn, i
detail the significance and benefits of connecting with place, place engagement practices that learners
might use to authentically engage with their surroundings and how institutions can support placebased learning and stewardship through a living laboratory approach. the findings of this study are
broadly applicable to individuals and educators looking to connect meaningfully with place, and
specifically applicable to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability across the
campus. | en_us |
