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Erin Sperling Portrait
Lecturer

Erin Sperling

OCT, PhD
(She/Her)
Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
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Biography

One foot in theory, one foot in practice. White Settler. Passionate about education, connecting people with resources for learning and growth, and community engagement. Focus on issues related to science, eco-social justice and community-based organizations, often through the lens of food. My strengths in project management and adaptability continue to bring me success. My work in teacher education keeps me grounded in real-life concerns. I keep up-to-date with research and theory through conferencing, writing and reviewing for journals. 

Academic Positions

  • Course Curriculum Development Leader
    OISE, University of Toronto, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Canada, Aug 2023 - Present
  • Faculty Advisor
    OISE, University of Toronto, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (Master of Teaching), Canada, Aug 2021 - Present

Degrees

  • B.Sc, Marine Biology
    Dalhousie University,

    Canada
  • BEd, Elementary Education
    University of Ottawa,

    Canada
  • MEd, Sociology and Equity Studies in Education
    OISE, University of Toronto,

    Canada
  • PhD, Curriculum studies and teacher development
    OISE, University of Toronto,

    Canada

Research Interests

  • Citizen/community Science
  • Youth engagement
  • Teacher education for eco-social justice
  • Eco-anxiety and eco-action
  • Food justice education 
  • Science identity and intersectionality

Teaching Interests

Master of Teaching

  • Science and environmental education (P/J/I)
  • Sustainability education (I/S)

Curriculum and Pedagogy

  • Teaching and Learning about Science: Issues and Strategies in Science, Technology Society and Environment (STSE) Education
  • Teaching and Learning about Science and Technology: Beyond Schools

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