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Biography
Alexia is a Lecturer in the School of Education and Social Work. She currently teaches on the MA (Hons) and MEd programmes.
Alexia works at the intersection of psychology and education, and in particular outdoor learning and the human-nature interactions in educational settings and beyond. She is currently exploring how different experiences and pedagogical approaches can promote (or hinder) nature connectedness in children. She is also interested in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing across the life span, through interactions with the natural world.
Alexia’s other research interests include:
Mental health and wellbeing through human-nature interactions
Nature connectedness in education
Research-informed education practice
Interplay between academic research and teacher practice
Alexia is a Consulting Editor for the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education and on the Editorial Board of the Journal for Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Research, University of York
Award Date: 9 Dec 2017
University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Master of Social Science, University of Oxford
Award Date: 1 Jul 2003
Doctor of Philosophy
External positions
External Examiner, University of Cumbria
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Projects
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Big Noise Douglas Initial Evaluation
Asi, D., Barrable, A., Jindal-Snape, D., Murray, C. & Robb, A.
1/10/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Rapid Research in Covid -19 Programme
Barrable, A., Belch, J., Boehnke, J., Booth, D., Brown, A., Cantrell, D., Chalmers, J., Coleman, S., Connell, D., Cuschieri, A., Dicker, A., Doney, A., Eftimie, R., Fang, M., Farre, A., Gamble, C., Howden, A., Krstajic, N., Lamond, A., Palmer, C., Parcell, B., Pearson, E., Shoemark, A. & Sixsmith, J.
1/06/20 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Adverse childhood experiences (ΑCEs): evaluating educators’ and other education professionals’ awareness in the school environment
Barrable, A. & Touloumakos, A. K., 9 Jul 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Enhancing Nature Connection and Positive Affect in Children through Mindful Engagement with Natural Environments
Barrable, A., Booth, D., Adams, D. & Beauchamp, G., 30 Apr 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 9, 11 p., 4785.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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School Professionals’ awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (SPACES): Initial steps towards the development of new scale
Barrable, A. & Touloumakos, A. K., 20 Dec 2021, The Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science: PsyArXiv, 18 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Sistema Scotland: Evaluation of Big Noise Douglas
Jindal-Snape, D., Asi, D., Robb, A., Barrable, A., Murray, C., Ross, E. & Austin, H., 9 May 2021, Dundee: University of Dundee. 59 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Supporting Child and Family Wellbeing through Nature during the Pandemic
Barrable, A., Moseley, P., Touloumakos, A. K. & Booth, D., 2021, In: Hellenic Journal of Psychology. 18, 2, p. 154-171 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile51 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Embedding Research Into Teaching
Barrable, Alexia (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Estelle Brisard Memorial Prize 2019
Barrable, Alexia (Recipient), 2019
Prize: National/international honour
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Methodologies for Education for Sustainability (EfS)
Barrable, Alexia (Recipient), Levy, Susan (Recipient), Lakin, Liz (Recipient), Smith, Mark (Recipient) & Mercieca, Duncan (Recipient), 17 Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Nature pedagogies and language development in outdoor nurseries.
Barrable, Alexia (Recipient) & Duncan, Lynne (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Putting Nature Connection at the Heart of Education for Sustainability
Alexia Barrable (Speaker)
28 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote
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Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology (Journal)
Alexia Barrable (Peer reviewer)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education (Journal)
Alexia Barrable (Peer reviewer)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education (Journal)
Alexia Barrable (Editorial board member)
Jan 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Urban Forestry and Urban Greening (Journal)
Alexia Barrable (Peer reviewer)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Press / Media
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How to support autonomy in early childhood settings, and why you should
16/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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https://www.teachearlyyears.com/enabling-environments/view/how-you-can-nurture-kids-connection-to-nature
7/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Health: Dr Alexia Barrable shares the importance of outdoor connection
23/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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“An additional reason to abandon learning styles” – teachers and pupils do not agree on the pupils’ preferred learning style
12/12/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research