PLACE BASED EDUCATION FYS: WHAT IS THIS?

Fostering sense of place further explained:

Where will your favorite places in the Salem be when you leave Salem State with degree in hand? What experiences will shape your time here at Salem State University? Who will become your lifelong friends? During this class we will explore what developing a sense of place means and what contributes to feeling a sense of belonging? Through experiencing Salem through this lens, we aim to foster your initial sense of place and belonging in the Salem town and Salem State communities. To this end, we will explore the people, places and processes that shape Salem and Salem State. We will explore the social and ecological issues that the people of Salem face. Research suggests that when people have a greater sense of place in a community, they are more empowered to get involved locally. Through local civic engagement comes an even greater sense of purpose and empowerment, circling back to an even greater sense of belonging. Required assignments will require town of Salem trips. Throughout the semester we will take several field trips into town to various places significant to Salem.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

farmer's market!

I went to the Salem's farmer's market today.
After hearing Kylie talk about farmer's market and how Salem is working to create places that help facilitate a sense of place, I could see it. I also thought about how Kylie talked about how the farmer's market is for the community members.
It is right in the middle of town. And town is so cute, it is the kind of place I really like. I t has funky stores, and organic food and local food restaurants, etc.  The farmer's market was smal as people still set up, but I could see how it fills up.  The farmers I wanted to see had not arrived yet.  It was awesome seeing people set up.
Some of the markets setting up in the square, which has a lot of history...it has been a place of market for centuries!
Awesome space!
The stands extend up the walking mall, and here were some cool art things and I stood behind a temporary stage!
There is live music at the farmer's market!

Today was just an EPIC day. So pretty out.  I really was feeling a connection to Salem!  I almost always just go to campus, but there is something about going into town and experiencing what an amazing place this university is located in!  

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