Communities as Primary Curriculum Resources
Bridgepoint Education
In this image, volunteers, with the support of corporate sponsors, are painting a school. This is an example of how community partnerships can be mutually beneficial.
Every content area of a curriculum is represented in the real world by individuals, organizations, businesses, and the natural/physical environment. Teachers and schools that attempt to integrate children’s experiences with the community provide them with a meaningful context for what they are learning, and there are many practical ways to do so.