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Lucas Bester is a Lecturer in Outdoor Environmental Education at La Trobe University's Ironbark Centre in Bendigo, Victoria. He teaches practical and philosophical subjects in the department, drawing on extensive experience in primary and secondary school environments and field teaching in river and bush habitats across Victoria.
His educational background includes:
- Masters of Outdoor Environmental Education from La Trobe University, Australia
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from La Trobe University, Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Education) from La Trobe University, Australia
Lucas Bester's research focuses on sustainable and ecological education, emphasizing place-based, temporal, and relational pedagogies. His expertise spans environmental education, outdoor environmental education, and curriculum development, aiming to shape educational practices that foster ecological awareness and sustainability.
His notable recognition includes:
- Vice Chancellors Teaching Scholars Development Programme (2017)
He has secured research funding including the Digital Learning Strategy Innovation Grant (2016) for the Augmented Interactive Mapping Sandbox project. As a member of the Australian Tertiary Outdoor Education Network (ATOEN) since 2011, he actively contributes to the outdoor education community through collaboration networks and professional activities.
