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Dr. Ron Tooth is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Education at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on place-responsive pedagogy, narrative methods in environmental education, and the intersection of education with sustainability and ecological awareness. He has collaborated extensively with Peter Renshaw on projects exploring pedagogical approaches rooted in local environments and digital technologies.
Education Background:
- PhD in Education (2007), School of Education, The University of Queensland.
Research interests include:
- Developing pedagogies that connect students with local landscapes and cultural narratives.
- Advocacy for place-based school redesign to foster sustainability.
- Exploring how digital tools like video-walks enhance children’s connection to the natural world.
- Investigating multispecies assemblages and wildness in educational contexts.
Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches linking environmental science, education theory, and community engagement. His publications span book chapters in international handbooks and peer-reviewed journals, addressing topics from narrative storytelling in schools to policy advocacy for ecological literacy.
Notable collaborations include co-editing Diverse Pedagogies of Place (2018) and co-authoring influential papers on place-responsive design and sustainability leadership. His doctoral research laid foundational work for storythread pedagogy, now applied across educational settings.
