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Jennifer Nicholls is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in climate change education and sustainability in curriculum design. Her work focuses on teacher practices, educational policy, and the integration of climate change themes across disciplines. She completed her PhD at JCU in 2016, exploring Queensland teachers' views on climate change education. Nicholls collaborates widely, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and academic chapters. Her research emphasizes bridging educational theory with practical classroom applications, particularly in primary and secondary education.
Her key research areas include climate literacy, curriculum development, and the role of teachers in fostering environmental awareness. She has explored challenges in building community and educator capacity for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Nicholls co-authored studies on academic kinship in environmental education research and the evolving priorities of emerging researchers in the field.
Her publications span journals like Curriculum Perspectives and Australian Journal of Environmental Education, addressing topics such as teacher attitudes toward sustainability, curriculum alignment, and interdisciplinary approaches. Her work highlights the need for policy-driven, practice-oriented strategies to enhance climate change education at all educational levels.
