Elizabeth Scholefield

Elizabeth Scholefield is a Lecturer in Education at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. She contributes to BA Education and BSc Physical Education, Sport and Health programmes. Her research focuses on relational pedagogy, inclusivity, and stress in educational settings, employing mixed-methods approaches. She serves as Undergraduate Programmes Director in her school.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Hertfordshire (2008)
• PgDip Psychology, University of Hertfordshire (2009)
• PhD Psychology, University of Hertfordshire (2018)

Research Interests: Elizabeth examines interpersonal dynamics in education and sport, including teacher-student relationships, stress management strategies, and belonging in pedagogical environments. She advocates for inclusive practices and explores coping mechanisms to mitigate stress impacts on educators and learners.

Teaching: She teaches modules like Motivation in Teaching and Learning, Educational Psychology, and Early Childhood Development. She also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Labs/Teams: Provides performance psychology support to UEA-affiliated teams and individuals through her affiliation with Sport, Health And Education.