Lecturer
Erin Sperling
OCT, PhD
(She/Her)
Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Contact info
Email: erin.sperling@utoronto.ca
Biography
One foot in theory, one foot in practice. White Settler. Passionate about education, connecting people with resources for learning and growth, and community engagement. Focus on issues related to science, eco-social justice and community-based organizations, often through the lens of food. My strengths in project management and adaptability continue to bring me success. My work in teacher education keeps me grounded in real-life concerns. I keep up-to-date with research and theory through conferencing, writing and reviewing for journals.
Academic Positions
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Course Curriculum Development LeaderOISE, University of Toronto, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Canada, Aug 2023 - Present
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Faculty AdvisorOISE, University of Toronto, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (Master of Teaching), Canada, Aug 2021 - Present
Degrees
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B.Sc, Marine BiologyDalhousie University,
Canada
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BEd, Elementary EducationUniversity of Ottawa,
Canada
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MEd, Sociology and Equity Studies in EducationOISE, University of Toronto,
Canada
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PhD, Curriculum studies and teacher developmentOISE, University of Toronto,
Canada
Research Interests
- Citizen/community Science
- Youth engagement
- Teacher education for eco-social justice
- Eco-anxiety and eco-action
- Food justice education
- Science identity and intersectionality
Teaching Interests
Master of Teaching
- Science and environmental education (P/J/I)
- Sustainability education (I/S)
Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Teaching and Learning about Science: Issues and Strategies in Science, Technology Society and Environment (STSE) Education
- Teaching and Learning about Science and Technology: Beyond Schools
