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Sandra McEwan is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, where she teaches Elementary Science and Environmental Education in the Master of Teaching Program. With over four decades of experience spanning K-12 teaching, teacher education, and educational leadership, she brings extensive practical knowledge to preparing future educators in science and environmental pedagogy.
Her educational background includes:
- MEd in Science Education, University of Toronto/OISE (2000)
- BEd in Science and Environmental Science Education, University of Toronto/FEUT (1984)
- BSc in Biology, University of Toronto (1983)
McEwan's research centers on nature-based learning, outdoor and environmental education, and differentiated instruction. She develops practical strategies for integrating environmental awareness into science curricula through hands-on, experiential learning in natural settings. Her work emphasizes making complex ecological concepts accessible to diverse learners while addressing real-world environmental challenges through classroom applications.
Her publication record spans 30+ years with over 30 scholarly works, showing consistent focus on practical educational resources. Recent publications address contemporary issues like food systems education and acid rain impacts, while maintaining strong emphasis on outdoor learning methodologies and curriculum development for K-12 settings. The body of work demonstrates evolution from foundational environmental science resources toward integrated, systems-thinking approaches.
As a Sessional Lecturer and former Faculty Advisor in the MT Program (2016-2023), she has mentored numerous pre-service teachers. Her extensive experience as both K-12 educator and teacher trainer provides unique perspective for guiding new educators in implementing effective science and environmental education practices.
