Database research record2013·Global
Teacher Professional Learning Communities for Sustainability: Supporting STEM in Learning Gardens in Low-Income Schools
Sybil S. Kelley, Dilafruz R. Williams
PDXScholar (Portland State University)
Urban Farm DB summary
A summer program engaged teachers in hands-on STEM education within learning gardens at four low-income schools in southeast Portland. The program aimed to transform teaching and learning by providing experiences that connect STEM to real life and sustainability. Teacher feedback highlighted the value of learning STEM in gardens and addressing social and environmental justice.