Hartley Banack

Hartley Banack serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) within the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Centre for Early Childhood Education & Research (CECER).

His research centers on transformative early childhood education practices, with emphasis on:

• Outdoor Learning environments and pedagogy
• Risky Play dynamics and safety frameworks
• Emergent Learning curriculum development
• Physical and Health Education integration
• Critical Theory applications in childhood studies

His work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical implementation in early years education, focusing on child agency and environmental engagement.