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Andrew Peterson is a Senior Lecturer in History and Civics Education at the University of South Australia where he coordinates Secondary Humanities and Social Sciences pre-service teacher education courses. His academic profile reflects a strong commitment to educational research and leadership within the field.
His research focuses on three primary areas: (i) philosophical understandings of key curricular concepts and their implications for classroom implementation; (ii) stakeholder perspectives (school leaders, teachers, student teachers, and pupils) on central concepts in civic, moral, and history education; and (iii) the complex relationships between schools and their communities. These interconnected research strands demonstrate his comprehensive approach to educational theory and practice.
- Executive Board member of the Society of Educational Studies
- Chair of the Research Sub-Committee at the Society of Educational Studies
- Editorial Board member and Book Reviews Editor for the British Journal of Educational Studies
- Handling Editor of Citizenship Teaching and Learning
- Co-editor of the Journal of Philosophy in Schools
In October 2014, Peterson served as a Visiting Fellow at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, England, highlighting his international recognition in character education research. His editorial roles across multiple prominent journals demonstrate his significant contribution to academic discourse in educational philosophy and practice.
