Vicki Christopher

Vicki Christopher is a Lecturer (Education) at the School of Education, University of Southern Queensland. She holds a BHumServ(Hons) from Griffith University (2013) and an MLAD from USQ (2014). Her research focuses on early childhood education, emphasizing nature play, social justice in rural/remote communities, and methodologies involving children as active research participants. She secured an OMEP Australia Project Grant (2022) for her work on nature play in teacher education programs.

Key research themes include educator perceptions of social justice, child-centered research approaches, and the role of natural environments in learning. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for equitable educational spaces. Recent publications explore child voice in research and curriculum design.

Her scholarly contributions include conference presentations at ICSEI Virtual Congress 2022, ICERI2021, and AARE 2019, addressing topics like environmental education and rural social justice. Grants and awards highlight her impact in early childhood studies.