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Elizabeth Rushton is Associate Professor of Education and Head of Department of Curriculum Pedagogy and Assessment at the Institute of Education (IOE) University College London’s (UCL) Faculty of Education and Society. Her research interests are in geography and science education, specifically the professional development of teachers, teacher and student participation in research and policy making, and Education for Environmental Sustainability. In 2021, Elizabeth co-led the BERA Research Commission with Dr Lynda Dunlop which had a focus on Education for Environmental Sustainability (EfES) and resulted in the co-creation of a manifesto for EfES with contributions from over 200 youth, teachers and teacher educators from across the UK. Elizabeth is Managing Editor of Routes – the Journal for Student Geography. Prior to joining UCL, Elizabeth led the PGCE Secondary Geography programme at King’s College London and taught geography in secondary schools in south-east England.
Join the Education for Environmental Sustainability SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG and plans for 2023. This meeting will be hosted online,...
This event is an opportunity to reflect on climate change and sustainability education in school, university, initial teacher education and beyond. You will: Hear about how educators are...
In 2019, in response to concerns in England regarding teacher recruitment and retention, the Education Secretary announced a two-year centrally funded Early Career Framework (ECF), designed to...
Continue reading blog postCovid-19 has led to significant disruption in the established systems and practices of preparing new teachers. This blog post reports on the findings and recommendations from an Economic and...
Continue reading blog postThe new Education for Environmental Sustainability (EfES) SIG aims to encourage and support research and scholarship focused on EfES.
Initial Teacher Education offers fascinating, complex and vital opportunities to think across academic disciplines, school subjects and pedagogy. Over a decade ago, reflecting on her experiences...
Continue reading blog postDr Lynda Dunlop is a Senior Lecturer in Science Education and a member of the University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG). Her research focuses primarily on the philosophical and...
Education for environmental sustainability Research Intelligence issue 150 This 150th issue of Research Intelligence reflects and builds upon the renewed focus on education for environmental...
