معرفی
Dr. Kelly Young is a Professor in the School of Education and Professional Learning at Trent University, specializing in English Curriculum methods and foundational courses. Her research focuses on language and literacy, eco-justice environmental education, curriculum theorizing, and arts-informed methodologies. She co-leads The Learning Garden Alternative Settings Placement & Certificate Program with GreenUP Ecology Park, emphasizing experiential learning and environmental stewardship.
Her work integrates ecological awareness with pedagogical innovation, prioritizing interdisciplinary approaches that merge arts, literature, and land-based practices. Recent publications explore climate change curricula, eco-justice frameworks, and the role of oral histories in reconciliation education. She collaborates extensively with colleagues on transformative teacher education programs and rural education initiatives.
- Research Themes: Eco-justice, arts-informed research, curriculum development, environmental leadership.
- Professional Contributions: Co-editor of Contemporary Studies in Environmental and Indigenous Studies, developer of the Learning Garden program, and contributor to Ontario’s teacher education reforms.
Publications highlight her commitment to bridging theory and practice, with a focus on fostering ecological literacy through creative and socially engaged pedagogies.
