Date of Award

Spring 5-2026

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Recreation

First Advisor

Dr. Qwynne Lackey

Second Advisor

Dr. Jason Page

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of local place-based history education programs on adolescents aged students in 6th to 12th grade in the United States public school system. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) to summarize key research findings and identify gaps in the literature. Through thorough evaluation, three studies were included based on the eligibility criteria and each study showed that local place-placed history education programs are effective in the cognitive and affective domains. Although there is a gap in research, it is believed that some teachers are utilizing these approaches and simply not reporting them due to lack of time and resources. However, some teachers are utilizing different pedagogical practices in the classroom, such as reading and writing activities or they are utilizing digital mediums to foster a connection to the history content. Other teachers are not teaching local historic place-based education at all due to time restrictions, state restrictions, or lack of community support. Therefore, future research is needed to address the intersection of local history, place-based pedagogy, and secondary level learners.

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