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Dr. Ran Peleg is a Lecturer in Science Education at the Southampton Education School, University of Southampton, and a member of the MSHE research group. His work focuses on enhancing science learning through innovative methods such as theatre, storytelling, games, and escape rooms. He holds a BA in Natural Sciences and an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD in Science Education from the Technion. Prior to his current role, he managed projects like the EU-funded TEMI initiative integrating storytelling into scientific inquiry and escape room-based learning. He is a Fellow of the Mandel Scholars in Education and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Education:
- PhD in Science Education (Technion)
- MEng in Chemical Engineering (University of Cambridge)
- BA in Natural Sciences (University of Cambridge)
Research Interests: Game-based learning, chemistry education, innovation in teaching, and the application of narrative and drama in science education. His work emphasizes informal learning environments, including museums and outdoor settings.
Recent Projects:
- Cell EXPLORERS Escape Room (Science Foundation Ireland-funded)
- Verbal Probability Expressions (collaborative research with Prof. Christian Bokhove)
- Impact Measuring Toolkit for Museums (with Dr. Neta Shaby)
Awards:
- Fellow of Mandel Scholars in Education
- University of Haifa Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Teaching & Advising: Supervises PhD students in Education, including Fawzeya Alkhamis, Ella Rose Sutton, and Keqin Zha. Teaches modules on innovations in education, informal learning environments, and theories of learning. Integrates performance arts (drama, mime) into teaching methodologies.
Labs/Teams: Active in the MSHE research group and collaborates with institutions globally, including the Division of Technologies in Education (University of Haifa) and science museums. Leads projects on participatory museum research and data analysis in informal settings.
