Sharon Witt 

Senior Lecturer in Education (Geography Co-ordinator) 

Education, Health and Social Care 

Email:

sharon.witt@winchester.ac.uk 

Phone:

01962 827071 

Address:

Expertise

Sharon's main areas of expertise include primary geography, environmental education and outdoor learning and primary professional practice. Between 2008 - 2012, Sharon is an External Examiner for Teeside University on their Early Years Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree.

Publications

Boxley, S. Clarke, H. Fletcher, L. Phethean, K. and Witt, S (2009) ‘Big questions, little steps: towards a sustainable future’ in T. Jessop and B Lewis,( ed) Capture , Winchester: University of Winchester

Kempster, E. and Witt, S (2009) Make my future sustainable! Part 1: Children's ideas on climate change, Primary Geographer, Autumn 2009, pp16-18.

Witt, S ( 2009) Happy Geographers Poster, Primary Geographer, Spring 2009

Witt, S ( 2009) We are Happy Geographers! Primary Geographer, Spring 2009, pp. 21- 24

Research Interests

Sharon's research interest is 'The Geography of happiness'. This includes exploring the links between children's personal geographies, wellbeing and the environment. Also, exploring the use of visual representation techniques, for example, scrapbooking to seek children's views on special places. Sharon's other research interest is exploring children's views of a four year woodland experience. She is also involved with a faculty project based on education for sustainable development.

Funding Awards and Professional Membership

• Geographical Association (member of the National Early Years and Primary Committee)
• Institute of Outdoor Learning
• Geography Champions (Hampshire Network)
• National Association of Environmental Education