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.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Hobbs Popcorn

I had never been out to the tippy point of Salem.

I felt like being out there connected me more with Salem, understanding how it is bound by water.  There are all these necks and islands into the water, but the water shapes this place, it is what made it what it is.
Even the Willows, clearly ended up there because of the amazing site!


The Willows!  I had no idea what that would be like. I did feel like I was walking back in time. Just like Jim said it was. THE USED REAL BUTTER!!! Not gross syrupy crap, but REAL BUTTER.

I was so grateful that Jenny linked me up with her uncle, Charlie, who was willing to speak to us about their family, their role in town...and their history a bit.

I thought it was interesting how he spoke of the generations ahead of him and behind him, and how they all are so proud of being part of something so awesome.
I also thought that while it is important to preserve the old, his idea of spiffing up the place with that amazing view and the history could be such a great business endeavor!
I also liked how he told us about the people, their customers...some of whom we got to see when we were waiting to get our popcorn.
What an amazing place and it has been in business since 1897!
Also they came from Coney Island, where I first went to amusement parks!
a picture from their Facebook page.
I saw that Jenny's Uncle Charlie is part of  the culinary team...
The food of the Willows can be found on this website: http://www.salemwillowspark.com/good-food/




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