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Dr. Malcolm Thorburn is an Honorary Fellow at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences (ISPEHS). His work bridges philosophy, pedagogy, and practical education, focusing on well-being integration, outdoor learning, and veteran teacher resilience. He holds a BEd (Jordanhill College), MEd (Aberdeen University), and PhD (University of Edinburgh).
Research Interests: Thorburn examines embodiment in learning through Merleau-Ponty and Deweyan frameworks, emphasizing experiential education and curriculum coherence. Key areas include:
- Embodied subjectivity and intersubjectivity in education
- Curriculum planning for holistic well-being
- Outdoor learning’s role in social-emotional development
- Career trajectories of veteran teachers
Teaching & Supervision: He supervises PhD students like Kotryna Grinkeviciute (focusing on leadership and interpersonal skills in outdoor training). He teaches research methods and curriculum design at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Peer Review: Actively reviews for top journals including British Educational Research Journal, European Physical Education Review, and Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking philosophy with physical education policy, particularly in Scotland’s educational reforms.
