Qualifications & Memberships
Research Interests
Susannah is interested in research on learning and well-being. Her research focuses on movement pleasure, the body, and how learning occurs with the whole body, not just the mind. Susannah enjoys using a range of sociological and philosophical theories in her work. Her PhD thesis developed pedagogy for movement pleasure. She currently works with schools, national bodies, government groups and international organisations; sharing expertise in the areas of physical activity, well-being, movement pleasure and the learning environments in which they are situated.
Recent Publications
- Clarke TH., Berning H., North C. and Stevens S. (2023) Deconstructing the anthropocentrism versus ecocentrism binary through Māori oral fire traditions.. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42322-023-00128-2.
- Clarke TH., Ratima M. and Stevens S. (2023) Turou hawaiki: Morning karakia and waiata as culturally responsive pedagogy. The Auatralian Journal of Indigenous Education 52(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.55146/ajie.v52i1.326.
- Stevens S. and Thompson K. (2022) Contradictions and realisations–a critical friendship in the pursuit of transformative PETE. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education 13(3): 238-252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/25742981.2022.2114841.
- Derby M. and Stevens S. (2021) Unearthing the complexities of wellbeing: Learnings from a Māori think tank. Psychology Aotearoa 13(1) 1: 7-12.
- Stevens SR. and Culpan I. (2021) The joy of movement: the non-participant in physical education curriculum design. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education 12(1): 80-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/25742981.2021.1878918.