Story crafting a picture of me
In this blog post we share learning from research into a collaborative community-based project led by Prism Arts, a charity with the vision of ‘Art without Barriers’. Their mission is to...
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Convenor
Tracy Ann Hayes, Dr
Senior Lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University
Dr Tracy Ann Hayes is co-founder and convenor for the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play special interest group. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Anna Craft Creativities in Education Prize for her paper, ‘Responsive, responsible research’.
Tracy is Senior Lecturer/Programme Lead for Youth and Community Work and Post Graduate Research Co-ordinator in the School of Education at Plymouth Marjon University. A qualified youth worker and community development professional, she has published for public, practitioner and academic audiences.
Tracy completed her transdisciplinary PhD with the University of Cumbria, awarded by Lancaster University in 2018. Her research explored the relationship young people have with the natural environment. She takes a playfully narrative approach, embracing creative methodologies, particularly reflexive auto/ethnography, creative non-fiction and storytelling. Research areas include youth & community work, sustainability, social justice and inclusion.
Tracy Ann Hayes's contributions
SIG Forum Meeting – Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play
Join the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG and plans for 2023. This meeting will be hosted online, where you...
Arts for All: Exploring Inclusivity in Arts Education
There are many shared themes and ideas across the fields of arts-based and inclusive research: The arts have the capacity to connect different communities, provide a means of expression, and...
Arts for All: Exploring Inclusivity in Arts Education
There are many shared themes and ideas across the fields of arts-based and inclusive research: The arts have the capacity to connect different communities, provide a means of expression, and...
SIG Forum Meeting – Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play
Join the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG over the last year and plans for 2022 This meeting will be hosted...
Craft elicitation: Connecting and finding meaning through craft
'The eldest ones said that the laughter and tears are sewn right into the quilt, part and parcel, stitch by stitch. Emotions, experiences, heartbreak, mourning, pain and regret, stitched into the...
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Editorial: Wellbeing and being outdoors
Over the past year, as we have been forced to slow down and restrict our activities because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is has become apparent just how important it is for our health and...
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A curriculum for wellbeing: Improving all aspects of wellbeing in curricula & schools
How should the wellbeing of both pupils and staff be integrated into curriculum development? This collection, edited by Victoria Pugh, presents answers to this question from a diverse range of...
