Simon Jorgenson

Associate Professor of Elementary Education

Program Coordinator for Place-Based Education Undergraduate Certificate

Program Coordinator for Education for Sustainability Certificate of Graduate Studies

Simon.Jorgenson@uvm.edu
(802) 656-4096
Simon Jorgensen
Simon.Jorgenson@uvm.edu
+18026564096

85 South Prospect St
533 Waterman
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D. in Educational Studies from The University of Cincinnati
  • M.A. in English from Middlebury College
  • M.A. in Educational Studies from The University of Cincinnati
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Education

BIO

Dr. Simon Jorgenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at UVM. Previously, he worked as a classroom teacher and Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Currently, he teaches courses in social studies education and science education and serves as a field supervisor for pre-service teachers. His courses are designed around John Dewey's experiential approach to teaching and learning.

As a researcher, Jorgenson is interested in the convergence of K-12 STEM education and environmental education. He is also interested in teachers' lived experiences, including how they understand and enact educational policies. His dissertation examined environmental projects at two specialized STEM schools in a state recognized for its innovative approach to STEM education policy.

Publications

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Area(s) of expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational policy
  • History, philosophy and sociology of education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Bio

Dr. Simon Jorgenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at UVM. Previously, he worked as a classroom teacher and Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Currently, he teaches courses in social studies education and science education and serves as a field supervisor for pre-service teachers. His courses are designed around John Dewey's experiential approach to teaching and learning.

As a researcher, Jorgenson is interested in the convergence of K-12 STEM education and environmental education. He is also interested in teachers' lived experiences, including how they understand and enact educational policies. His dissertation examined environmental projects at two specialized STEM schools in a state recognized for its innovative approach to STEM education policy.

Publications

Google Scholar

Areas of Expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational policy
  • History, philosophy and sociology of education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)