Far away from the ivory tower
The impact of university education on disadvantaged people & their communities
Convenor
Mark Leather, Dr
Associate Professor at Plymouth Marjon University
Dr Mark Leather is a co-convenor of BERA’s Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play (NOLAP) special interest group (SIG).
He is an associate professor of education, course tutor for the MRes in Outdoor Education/Outdoor Learning, and programme leader for the BA (Hons) in Outdoor Adventure Education, School of Education, Plymouth Marjon University.
Mark has a history of successful working in higher education. He previously had a career as a secondary school science teacher, but never found academic study an easy path when younger. This has helped him champion the underdog, and those who lack self-belief. He is passionate about students, especially the disadvantaged, and colleagues; helping them grow and develop their connections with themselves, other people, and nature. He prefers outdoor and experiential approaches for authentic learning. Mark loves the sea, nature, wild places, and learning from the "more-than-human" world, different people, countries, and cultures.
Mark Leather's contributions
SIG Forum Meeting – Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play
Join the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG and plans for 2023. This meeting will be hosted online, where you...
SIG Forum Meeting – Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play
Join the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG over the last year and plans for 2022 This meeting will be hosted...
Editorial: Wellbeing and being outdoors
Over the past year, as we have been forced to slow down and restrict our activities because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is has become apparent just how important it is for our health and...
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A curriculum for wellbeing: Improving all aspects of wellbeing in curricula & schools
How should the wellbeing of both pupils and staff be integrated into curriculum development? This collection, edited by Victoria Pugh, presents answers to this question from a diverse range of...
Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG Annual Meeting
Join the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play SIG annual meeting to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG over the last year and plans for 2021 This meeting will be...
Shifting Perspectives on Nature through Pedagogical Practices
#BERA_nolap Online registration for this event has now closed, please email events@bera.ac.uk to register. Come and join us as we ask critical questions around how we may combine science-...
Shifting Perspectives on Nature through Pedagogical Practices
This event looked at critical questions around how we may combine science- and arts-based approaches to shift perspectives away from a human-centred view of the world to one that views humans as...