Helen Boon

Helen Boon is a Professor at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in education with a focus on science education, disaster resilience, and climate change adaptation. Her research bridges ethics in teaching, Indigenous education, and community resilience in disaster-prone regions. She has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including books and peer-reviewed articles. Boon holds a PhD in education and has led interdisciplinary projects on topics such as teacher ethics, student well-being, and climate change communication.

Research Interests:

• Ethics in education and teacher professional development
• Climate change education and disaster resilience strategies
• Indigenous education and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Science curriculum design and cognitive demands
• Social resilience in vulnerable communities

Key Contributions:

• Edited volumes on science education challenges and ethics training
• Developed frameworks for measuring teacher cultural competence
• Policy research on school emergency planning for students with disabilities
• International collaborations on subjective well-being in education

Grants and Partnerships: Her work integrates with government agencies and NGOs, focusing on climate adaptation strategies in tropical regions. She advises on curriculum reforms and teacher training programs.