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Dr Katie J Parsons PhD, BEd, AFHEA
Dr Katie J Parsons PhD, BEd, AFHEA
Katie is a transdisciplinary research fellow at Loughborough University specializing in Climate and Environmental Education and Adaptation with children, youth and intergenerational communities. Katie has over 30 years experience of working with children, youth and families in social, youth and education sectors where she has utilized her training in play, creative and outdoor therapies.
Katie is a transdisciplinary research fellow at Loughborough University specializing in Climate and Environmental Education and Adaptation with children, youth and intergenerational communities. Katie has over 30 years experience of working with children, youth and families in social, youth and education sectors where she has utilized her training in play, creative and outdoor therapies.
Katie uses Creative Participatory Action Research and Action Based Storytelling methodologies with children, youth and communities, building on her years of experience as a practitioner by placing people at the very heart her research. Katie's research extends across international and UK boundaries focusing on place-based relationships to address climate, environmental adaptation, preparedness and education.
Katie uses Creative Participatory Action Research and Action Based Storytelling methodologies with children, youth and communities, building on her years of experience as a practitioner by placing people at the very heart her research. Katie's research extends across international and UK boundaries focusing on place-based relationships to address climate, environmental adaptation, preparedness and education.
Qualifications
Qualifications
PhD Thesis title: Investigating lived experiences of children and young peoples changing relationship with the natural environment during and after COVID-19.
PhD Thesis title: Investigating lived experiences of children and young peoples changing relationship with the natural environment during and after COVID-19.
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training
Associate Fellow in Higher Education (AFHEA) Status
Associate Fellow in Higher Education (AFHEA) Status
BEd (Hons) Education and Early Years - First Class
BEd (Hons) Education and Early Years - First Class
Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF - Level 3 Open Award)
Forest School Programme Leadership (RQF - Level 3 Open Award)
BTEC Professional Award in Creative Therapy
BTEC Professional Award in Creative Therapy
NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (CYP)
NVQ Level 4 Health and Social Care (CYP)
NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People
NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People
BTEC Diploma Children's Representatives
BTEC Diploma Children's Representatives
Work Experience
Work Experience
Before working in academia I was a practitioner in the social, education and youth sectors. To find out more information about these please feel free to go to my LinkedIn page
Before working in academia I was a practitioner in the social, education and youth sectors. To find out more information about these please feel free to go to my LinkedIn page
During this period I was a full time mum. I also completed my undergraduate degree 2008 to 2020
During this period I was a full time mum. I also completed my undergraduate degree 2008 to 2020
and spent time volunteering (see below)
and spent time volunteering (see below)
Volunteering
Volunteering
Pre School Committee Board Member for a local pre school 2013 to 2015
Pre School Committee Board Member for a local pre school 2013 to 2015
Assistant Teaching Aid for a local primary school (Key Stage 1) 2013 to 2015
Assistant Teaching Aid for a local primary school (Key Stage 1) 2013 to 2015
Membership and affiliations
Membership and affiliations
Member of the Emotions in Environmental and Sustainability Education Research Group for the World Education Research Association (WERA)
Member of the Emotions in Environmental and Sustainability Education Research Group for the World Education Research Association (WERA)
Key topic areas of research or interest:
Key topic areas of research or interest:
Katie's research is deeply rooted in Place-Based Participatory Action Research, centring children, youth and intergenerational communities in climate and environmental education adaptation and action. She is particularly interested in how children and youth voices and agency can shape more just and sustainable futures, ensuring that they are not only participants but are active decision makers in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.
Katie's research is deeply rooted in Place-Based Participatory Action Research, centring children, youth and intergenerational communities in climate and environmental education adaptation and action. She is particularly interested in how children and youth voices and agency can shape more just and sustainable futures, ensuring that they are not only participants but are active decision makers in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.
Her work explores flood education, preparedness and recovery, recognising the importance of equipping communities - especially children, young people and women - with the knowledge and tools to navigate environmental risks. She employs creative and playful methodologies, including outdoor learning, storytelling and 360 technologies to make climate and environmental education more accessible, engaging and action-oriented.
Her work explores flood education, preparedness and recovery, recognising the importance of equipping communities - especially children, young people and women - with the knowledge and tools to navigate environmental risks. She employs creative and playful methodologies, including outdoor learning, storytelling and 360 technologies to make climate and environmental education more accessible, engaging and action-oriented.
Katie's research is grounded in principles of environmental and social justice, advocating for equitable access to climate adaptation resources and amplifying marginalised voices in adaptation planning. Her work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and the principles of children's rights (UNCRC), emphasising the right of children and young people to participate in decision that affect their now and their futures.
Katie's research is grounded in principles of environmental and social justice, advocating for equitable access to climate adaptation resources and amplifying marginalised voices in adaptation planning. Her work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) and the principles of children's rights (UNCRC), emphasising the right of children and young people to participate in decision that affect their now and their futures.
Through her interdisciplinary and action-based approaches, Katie fosters intergenerational solidarity, ensuring that climate adaptation and environmental education bridge generational knowledge and lived experiences, empowering communities to create meaningful and lasting change.
Through her interdisciplinary and action-based approaches, Katie fosters intergenerational solidarity, ensuring that climate adaptation and environmental education bridge generational knowledge and lived experiences, empowering communities to create meaningful and lasting change.
At the core of Katie's research is a commitment to child wellbeing, recognising that a healthy, secure and empowered childhood is fundamental to sustainable futures. She approaches child health and wellbeing through a climate health lens, acknowledging the profound impact of environmental change on children physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Her research examines how climate-related challenges - such as flooding and extreme weather - affect children's everyday lives, access to play and education and overall development, advocating for policies and practices that protect and promote child wellbeing in a changing climate.
At the core of Katie's research is a commitment to child wellbeing, recognising that a healthy, secure and empowered childhood is fundamental to sustainable futures. She approaches child health and wellbeing through a climate health lens, acknowledging the profound impact of environmental change on children physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Her research examines how climate-related challenges - such as flooding and extreme weather - affect children's everyday lives, access to play and education and overall development, advocating for policies and practices that protect and promote child wellbeing in a changing climate.
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