Dr. Melissa Glackin

Biography

Melissa Glackin is a Reader in Science and Environmental Education at King's College London. Her career began as a secondary science teacher in inner London, where she later worked as a project officer for the London Outdoor Science initiative. As a trustee of the London Wildlife Trust and a member of the National Association for Environmental Education (NAEE), she advocates for environmental education. Melissa's research primarily focuses on science education, particularly the methods by which teachers engage students in environmental education outside of the traditional classroom setting. She explores the influence of teachers' beliefs and self-efficacy on their teaching practices, often conducting research within secondary school contexts. Currently, her research examines the state of environmental education in secondary schools in England and Japan, funded by awards from the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust. As the Director of the MA STEM Education program, she also teaches and assesses students within Master's programs in STEM education and supervises PhD candidates researching critical areas related to environmental and outdoor learning. Her published works contribute to the fields of science and environmental education, shaping contemporary pedagogical approaches.

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