Senior Professional Practice Fellow – SecondaryTel +64 3 479 4263
Email shannon.mcnatty@otago.ac.nz
I have been a teacher educator and professional supervisor of students at the University of Otago College of Education for several years. I teach in the Physical Education learning area for the Primary Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) and the Secondary Masters in Teaching (MTchgLn).
I have previously taught at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and as a secondary teacher of both Outdoor Education and Physical Education. I am passionate about encouraging young people to be active in the outdoors and develop an environmental ethic.
My PhD research is on transformative learning experiences of long duration Outdoor Education and the identity narratives expressed by adolescent girls after such experiences.
Publications
McNatty, S., Nairn, K., Campbell-Price, M., & Boyes, M. (2024). Looking back: The lasting impact of outdoor education for adolescent girls. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/14729679.2024.2399254 Journal - Research Article
McNatty, S. (2019). Learning happens everywhere. Te Whakatika, 38(Spring), 18-22. Journal - Research Article
McNatty, S. (2019). Learning journeys in the local environment using non-motorised forms of transport. In S. Mandic & K. Coppell (Eds.), Proceedings of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES): Linking Transport, Health and Sustainability. (pp. 60). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Boyes, M., & McNatty, S. (2017). Building emotional intelligence through social support in outdoor education. Proceedings of the Physical Education New Zealand National Conference: Past, Present & Future: Physical Education, Health Education & Education Outdoors. Retrieved from http://www.penz.org.nz/files/Workshop%20Timetable%202017.pdf Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
McNatty, S. (2017). An outdoor learning approach to healthy living. In S. Mandic, C. Ergler & A. Moore (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Symposium Active Living and Environment: Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Future. (pp. 77). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract