
Professor Heather King
Professor in Science Education
Research interests
- Education
Biography
Professor Heather King’s research examines the ways in which educators foster learner engagement with science across many contexts including schools, museums, the natural environment, and non-formal spaces such as maker-spaces. In particular, her work focuses on social and environmental justice concerns with respect to science education practice.
Heather is co-chair of the Science and Technology Education Research Group at King’s College London and teaches modules in STEM education leadership, in STEM Making and Creating, and in Education in Arts and Cultural Settings.
She is also the Vice President for Education at the British Science Association.
Research interests
- Equitable engagement in science
- Science capital
- Teaching and learning in museums and galleries
- The design of educational programmes in out-of-school contexts
- Environmental education
- Natural history education
- Teaching and Learning through making and coding
For details of Heather's publications please see her Research Staff Profile.
Teaching
Heather leads the following modules for the MA programme in STEM Education:
- Making in STEM
- Leading Practices in STEM
She also contributes to the teaching and supervision of students on the Education in Arts and Cultural Setting MA programme.
PhD supervision
Heather has supervised doctoral students in the areas of museum education, science education, and environmental education.
Her current students include:
- Ye Cao: Applying the lens of science capital to understand student engagement in China.
- Marie Hobson: Evaluation Utilisation: How can evaluation findings impact Museum policy and practice?
- Brad Irwin: The international work of UK national museums.
- Sophie Perry: How do environmental education programmes influence young people's perceptions of their role in environmental action?
- Alex Tak: The value of shared frameworks and indicators in understanding the impact of museums on wider society.
- Julian Forson: Negotiating inequalities: Understanding the lived experiences of women of African and Caribbean heritage working in the creative industries.
- Lydia Vasiliki Kapournioti: Learning through installation art interactions: an exploration of innovative resources and approaches for designing gallery and museum experiences.
- Zsuzsa Lugosi: The ways young children (6–11-year-olds) connect to nature at the Natural History Museum.
Science learning as a rich, complementary interplay between symbolic, embodied, and emotional aspects of learning
King, H., Brock, R., Healy, L., Glackin, M. & Xanthoudaki, M., 6 Jan 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Science Education, Part B.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Working with external partners to support climate change education through a focus on design
Wood, L., King, H. & Glackin, M., 27 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 26, p. 41-46Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Towards justice-oriented science teaching: examining the impact of the science capital teaching approach on teachers
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H., Godec, S. & Archer, L., 29 Nov 2023, In: London Review of Education. 21, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
‘Standing back’ or ‘stepping up’? Exploring climate change education policy influence in England
Greer, K., King, H. & Glackin, M., 23 Jun 2023, In: British Educational Research Journal. 49, 5, p. 1088-1107 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Environment, sustainability and education
Glackin, M. & King, H., 2023, Becoming a Teacher: Issues in Secondary Education. Gibbons, S., Brook, R., Glackin, M., Rushton, E. & Towers, E. (eds.). 6 ed. McGraw Hill, p. 285-299Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
The identity turn in science education research: a critical review of methodologies in a consolidating field
Danielsson, A. T., King, H., Godec, S. & Nystrom, A.-S., Sept 2023, In: Cultural Studies of Science Education. 18, 3, p. 695-754 60 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Socioeconomic background influences children's attitudes and learning in creative programming workshop
Tisza, G., Markopoulos, P. & King, H., 5 Dec 2022, In: EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach - Building science engagement for social justice.
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H. & Archer, L., 1 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 23, p. 35 - 38 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
What do educators think about the provision of environmental education in secondary schools?
King, H., Glackin, M., Cook, R. & Greer, K., 15 Dec 2021, In: SCHOOL SCIENCE REVIEW. 103, 383, p. 10-12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The language of play: A cross-linguistic look at notions of 'play' in STEM engagement activities
Rushton, E. & King, H., 1 Apr 2021, In: EAL Journal .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dull Addysgu’r Brifddinas Wyddoniaeth: ymgysylltu myfyrwyr gyda gwyddoniaeth, hyrwyddo cyfiawnder cymdeithasol
Translated title of the contribution: Science Capital Teaching ApproachGodec, S., King, H. & Archer, L., 2017, Llundain, Deyrnas Unedig: Coleg Prifysgol Llundain.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Improving science participation: Five evidence-based messages for policy-makers and funders
Archer, L., DeWitt, J. & King, H., 2018, UCL Institute of Education.Research output: Book/Report › Report
Naturfaglig Kapita: motiverer flere – og flere ulike – elever i naturfag
Godec, S., King, H. & Archer, L., 27 Sept 2019, Oslo, Norway: Realfagsløyper.Research output: Book/Report › Book
The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H. & Archer, L., 19 Oct 2021, UCL Institute of Education.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Explore Your Universe: An evaluation report for the STFC
King, H., Dillon, J., Dawson, E. & Osborne, C., 2014, 66 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
The ‘web of conditions’ governing England’s climate change education policy landscape
Greer, K., King, H. & Glackin, M., 25 Aug 2021, In: JOURNAL OF EDUCATION POLICY.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Learning together? What are, and what could be, the experiences of adult participants to 'family workshops' in an art museum?
Ellis, P. & King, H., 5 Aug 2021, In: International Journal of Art & Design Education . 40, 3, p. 568-580 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Engaging primary students with the issue of air pollution through citizen science: lessons to be learnt
Varaden, D., King, H., Rushton, E. & Barratt, B., 28 Jun 2021, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 21Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The language of play: A cross-linguistic look at notions of ‘play’ in STEM engagement activities
Rushton, E. & King, H., 1 Apr 2021, In: EAL Journal . Spring, p. 56-59 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Play as a pedagogical vehicle for supporting gender inclusive engagement in informal STEM education.
Rushton, E. & King, H., 4 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Science Education, Part B. 10, 4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Applying the lens of science capital to understand learner engagement in informal maker spaces.
King, H. & Rushton, E., 2020, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology: Springer Lecture Notes in Educational Technology Series. Giannakos, M. (ed.). Springer, p. 15-31 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Exploring the Framing of Out-of-School Coding and Making Activities as "Playful" and "Fun".
Rushton, E. & King, H., 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference types › Paper › peer-review
Taking Stock of Environmental Education Policy in England – the what, the where and the why.
Glackin, M. A. & King, H. C., 25 Jan 2020, In: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH. 26, 3, p. 305-323 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Selfies at the science museum: exploring girls’ identity performances in a science learning space
Dawson, E., Archer, L., Seakins, A., Godec, S., DeWitt, J., King, H., Mau, A. & Nomikou, E., 20 Jan 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: GENDER AND EDUCATION.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Can the subaltern ‘speak’ science? An intersectional analysis of performances of ‘talking science through muscular intellect’ by ‘subaltern’ students in UK urban secondary science classrooms
Archer, L., Nomikou, E., Mau, A., King, H., Godec, S., DeWitt, J. & Dawson, E., 15 Sept 2019, In: Cultural Studies of Science Education. 14, 3, p. 723–751 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Understanding Environmental Education in Secondary School in England: Report 2: The Practitioners' Perspective
Glackin, M., King, H., Cook, R. & Greer, K., 2018, King's College London. King's College LondonResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
Understanding Environmental Education in Secondary Schools In England: Report 1: Perspectives from Policy
Glackin, M. A. & King, H., 2018, King's College London . King's College LondonResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
The Science Capital Teaching Approach: engaging students with science, promoting social justice
Godec, S., King, H. C. & Archer, L., 13 Oct 2017, London: University College London Press. 57 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Examining student engagement with science through a Bourdieusian notion of field
Godec, S., King, H., Archer, L., Dawson, E. & Seakins, A., 15 Aug 2018, In: Science & Education. 27, 5-6, p. 501-521Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Using Bourdieu in practice? Urban secondary teachers’ and students’ experiences of a Bourdieusian-inspired pedagogical approach
Archer, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A., 2018, In: British Journal of Sociology of Education. 39, 3, p. 283-298 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Killing curiosity? An analysis of celebrated identity performances among teachers and students in nine London Secondary Science Classrooms
Archer, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A., Sept 2017, In: Science Education. 101, 5, p. 741-764Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Can the subaltern do science? Intersections of gender and ethnicity within minoritised students' struggles for intelligibility and 'voice' in the secondary science classroom.
Archer Ker, L., Dawson, E. A., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A. J., 2017, In: Journal of Research in Science Teaching.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
An introduction to theories of learning and their implications for educational practice
King, H. & Hohenstein, J., 2018, Becoming a Teacher.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The potential of extended cultural residencies for young children
DeWitt, J., King, H., Wright, D. & Measures, K., 4 Mar 2018, In: Museum Management and Curatorship. 33, 2, p. 158-177 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Building 'Science Capital' in the Classroom
Nomikou, E., Archer, L. & King, H., 1 Jun 2017, In: SCHOOL SCIENCE REVIEW. 98 , 365, p. 118-124Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fostering critical teacher agency: the impact of a science capital pedagogical approach
King, H. & Nomikou, E., 2018, In: Pedagogy, Culture and Society. 26, 1, p. 87-103Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Review of Anderson, De Cosson & McIntosh (Eds)
King, H., 16 May 2017, In: Visitor Studies. p. 105-106 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
STEM in England: Meanings and motivations in the policy arena
Wong, V., Dillon, J. & King, H., 7 Nov 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Science Education. 38, 15, p. 2346-2366 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Learning Research Agenda for Natural History Institutions
Dillon, J., DeWitt, J., Pegram, E., Irwin, B., Crowley, K., Haydon, R., King, H., Knutson, K., Veall, D. & Xanthoudaki, M., 2016, London: The Natural History Museum.Research output: Book/Report › Report
Science Capital Made Clear
Archer Ker, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A. J., 15 Apr 2016, 8 p. London : King's College London.Research output: Other contribution
Learner-led and boundary free: Learning across contexts
King, H., Kersh, N., Potter, J. & Pitts, S., 2015, British Journal of Educational Psychology. Vol. Monograph Series II. p. 43-53 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Designing museum exhibits that facilitate visitor reflection and discussion
SKydsgaard, M., Moeller Andersen, H. & King, H., 24 Jan 2016, In: Museum Management and Curatorship. 31, 1, p. 48-68Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Teachers' understanding and operationalisation of 'science capital'
King, H., Nomikou, E., Archer, L. & Regan, E. M., 2015, In: International Journal of Science Education. 37, 18, p. 2987-3014Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Supporting science teaching in out-of-school contexts.
Glackin, M. A. & King, H., 2014, Enterprising Science Briefs Series (ESO6)Research output: Other contribution
Learning as cultural practice
Hohenstein, J. M., Van Schijndel, T., King, H. & Dewitt, J. E., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 55-65Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Final words, future directions
King, H. & Hohenstein, J. M., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 109-111Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Introduction
Hohenstein, J. M. & King, H., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 5-9Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The Case for Natural History
King, H. & Achiam, M., Mar 2017, In: Science & Education. 26, p. 125-139 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Highlighting the wider relevance of science centre evaluations: A reflection on the evaluation of a physics engagement programme
King, H., Dawson, E. & Leyva, R., 2015, In: Journal of Science Communication. 14, 4, p. 1 - 18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Highlighting the value of evidence-based evaluation: Pushing back on demands for 'impact'.
King, H., Steiner, K., Hobson, M. C., Robinson, A. & Clipson, H., 28 Apr 2015, In: Journal of Science Communication. 14, 02, 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research

Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM)
Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM)

Understanding environmental education in secondary schools
This project explored the impact of the curriculum changes on the current state of environmental education provision across secondary schools in England.
Project status: Completed

COM n PLAY Science
Learning science the fun and creative way: coding, making and play as vehicles for informal science learning in the 21st century.
Project status: Ongoing

Knowing through Making
Knowing through Making Research Group for the Centre for Education
News
King's academics tackle: How could science educators respond to socio-ecological issues?
On 13 November 2024, colleagues in the Centre for Research in the Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM) were joined by...

CRESTEM welcomes international researchers to discuss the use of fine-grained sampling methods in STEM education research
The Centre for Research in Education in STEM recently welcomed an international research team at King’s College London to share ideas about microgenetic...

King's student reaches finals of Mayor's entrepreneur contest with science subscription box idea
Chemistry teacher and King’s student Francis Jones earned a place in the finals of the Mayor’s Entrepreneur 2022 programme competition with his STEM@Home...

Dr Heather King wins Supervisory Excellence Award
Dr Heather King recognised for her work with PhD candidates in the School of Education, Communication & Society

Award-winning sustainability champions at ECS
ECS is committed to sustainability

Coding and making our way to a better STEM future
KCL’s Dr Heather King and Dr Elizabeth Rushton are currently conducting research in making and coding spaces across the capital.

New Teaching Approach Developed at King's Proven to Increase Interest in Science
Researchers from the Enterprising Science project, based at the School of Education, Communication & Society, shared their findings at the National STEM...
Events

Inclusion in STEM education and informal spaces: reflections on science capital
This roundtable will address the question of how to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of STEM education, through insights from the UK and Brazil.
Please note: this event has passed.

The vital role of creativity and play in non-formal and informal STEM learning
A webinar on the role of creativity and play in non-formal and informal STEM learning
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Alumni Voices: 'Be the change you want to see' - The story of Francis Jones
Francis Jones (MA STEM Education, 2022) is the founder of STEM@Home, a tech startup that seeks to bridge the accessibility gap in science education by...

How industry and academia are joining forces to equip STEM teachers for classrooms of the future
The first cohort of students has just completed a new MA in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education that prepares educators to...

IWD 2020: Women in the School of Education, Communication & Society
Five women from across the School of Education, Communication & Society give an insight into their work and studies.

Spotlight
Making the STEM sector more equitable
The ASPIRES Research projects, initiated at King’s by Prof Louise Archer, have shown that interventions built on raising interest in science are not enough....

Science learning as a rich, complementary interplay between symbolic, embodied, and emotional aspects of learning
King, H., Brock, R., Healy, L., Glackin, M. & Xanthoudaki, M., 6 Jan 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Science Education, Part B.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Working with external partners to support climate change education through a focus on design
Wood, L., King, H. & Glackin, M., 27 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 26, p. 41-46Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Towards justice-oriented science teaching: examining the impact of the science capital teaching approach on teachers
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H., Godec, S. & Archer, L., 29 Nov 2023, In: London Review of Education. 21, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
‘Standing back’ or ‘stepping up’? Exploring climate change education policy influence in England
Greer, K., King, H. & Glackin, M., 23 Jun 2023, In: British Educational Research Journal. 49, 5, p. 1088-1107 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Environment, sustainability and education
Glackin, M. & King, H., 2023, Becoming a Teacher: Issues in Secondary Education. Gibbons, S., Brook, R., Glackin, M., Rushton, E. & Towers, E. (eds.). 6 ed. McGraw Hill, p. 285-299Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
The identity turn in science education research: a critical review of methodologies in a consolidating field
Danielsson, A. T., King, H., Godec, S. & Nystrom, A.-S., Sept 2023, In: Cultural Studies of Science Education. 18, 3, p. 695-754 60 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Socioeconomic background influences children's attitudes and learning in creative programming workshop
Tisza, G., Markopoulos, P. & King, H., 5 Dec 2022, In: EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach - Building science engagement for social justice.
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H. & Archer, L., 1 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 23, p. 35 - 38 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
What do educators think about the provision of environmental education in secondary schools?
King, H., Glackin, M., Cook, R. & Greer, K., 15 Dec 2021, In: SCHOOL SCIENCE REVIEW. 103, 383, p. 10-12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The language of play: A cross-linguistic look at notions of 'play' in STEM engagement activities
Rushton, E. & King, H., 1 Apr 2021, In: EAL Journal .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dull Addysgu’r Brifddinas Wyddoniaeth: ymgysylltu myfyrwyr gyda gwyddoniaeth, hyrwyddo cyfiawnder cymdeithasol
Translated title of the contribution: Science Capital Teaching ApproachGodec, S., King, H. & Archer, L., 2017, Llundain, Deyrnas Unedig: Coleg Prifysgol Llundain.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Improving science participation: Five evidence-based messages for policy-makers and funders
Archer, L., DeWitt, J. & King, H., 2018, UCL Institute of Education.Research output: Book/Report › Report
Naturfaglig Kapita: motiverer flere – og flere ulike – elever i naturfag
Godec, S., King, H. & Archer, L., 27 Sept 2019, Oslo, Norway: Realfagsløyper.Research output: Book/Report › Book
The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach
Nag Chowdhuri, M., King, H. & Archer, L., 19 Oct 2021, UCL Institute of Education.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Explore Your Universe: An evaluation report for the STFC
King, H., Dillon, J., Dawson, E. & Osborne, C., 2014, 66 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
The ‘web of conditions’ governing England’s climate change education policy landscape
Greer, K., King, H. & Glackin, M., 25 Aug 2021, In: JOURNAL OF EDUCATION POLICY.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Learning together? What are, and what could be, the experiences of adult participants to 'family workshops' in an art museum?
Ellis, P. & King, H., 5 Aug 2021, In: International Journal of Art & Design Education . 40, 3, p. 568-580 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Engaging primary students with the issue of air pollution through citizen science: lessons to be learnt
Varaden, D., King, H., Rushton, E. & Barratt, B., 28 Jun 2021, In: Journal of Emergent Science. 21Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The language of play: A cross-linguistic look at notions of ‘play’ in STEM engagement activities
Rushton, E. & King, H., 1 Apr 2021, In: EAL Journal . Spring, p. 56-59 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Play as a pedagogical vehicle for supporting gender inclusive engagement in informal STEM education.
Rushton, E. & King, H., 4 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Science Education, Part B. 10, 4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Applying the lens of science capital to understand learner engagement in informal maker spaces.
King, H. & Rushton, E., 2020, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology: Springer Lecture Notes in Educational Technology Series. Giannakos, M. (ed.). Springer, p. 15-31 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Exploring the Framing of Out-of-School Coding and Making Activities as "Playful" and "Fun".
Rushton, E. & King, H., 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference types › Paper › peer-review
Taking Stock of Environmental Education Policy in England – the what, the where and the why.
Glackin, M. A. & King, H. C., 25 Jan 2020, In: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH. 26, 3, p. 305-323 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Selfies at the science museum: exploring girls’ identity performances in a science learning space
Dawson, E., Archer, L., Seakins, A., Godec, S., DeWitt, J., King, H., Mau, A. & Nomikou, E., 20 Jan 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: GENDER AND EDUCATION.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Can the subaltern ‘speak’ science? An intersectional analysis of performances of ‘talking science through muscular intellect’ by ‘subaltern’ students in UK urban secondary science classrooms
Archer, L., Nomikou, E., Mau, A., King, H., Godec, S., DeWitt, J. & Dawson, E., 15 Sept 2019, In: Cultural Studies of Science Education. 14, 3, p. 723–751 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Understanding Environmental Education in Secondary School in England: Report 2: The Practitioners' Perspective
Glackin, M., King, H., Cook, R. & Greer, K., 2018, King's College London. King's College LondonResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
Understanding Environmental Education in Secondary Schools In England: Report 1: Perspectives from Policy
Glackin, M. A. & King, H., 2018, King's College London . King's College LondonResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
The Science Capital Teaching Approach: engaging students with science, promoting social justice
Godec, S., King, H. C. & Archer, L., 13 Oct 2017, London: University College London Press. 57 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Examining student engagement with science through a Bourdieusian notion of field
Godec, S., King, H., Archer, L., Dawson, E. & Seakins, A., 15 Aug 2018, In: Science & Education. 27, 5-6, p. 501-521Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Using Bourdieu in practice? Urban secondary teachers’ and students’ experiences of a Bourdieusian-inspired pedagogical approach
Archer, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A., 2018, In: British Journal of Sociology of Education. 39, 3, p. 283-298 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Killing curiosity? An analysis of celebrated identity performances among teachers and students in nine London Secondary Science Classrooms
Archer, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A., Sept 2017, In: Science Education. 101, 5, p. 741-764Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Can the subaltern do science? Intersections of gender and ethnicity within minoritised students' struggles for intelligibility and 'voice' in the secondary science classroom.
Archer Ker, L., Dawson, E. A., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A. J., 2017, In: Journal of Research in Science Teaching.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
An introduction to theories of learning and their implications for educational practice
King, H. & Hohenstein, J., 2018, Becoming a Teacher.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The potential of extended cultural residencies for young children
DeWitt, J., King, H., Wright, D. & Measures, K., 4 Mar 2018, In: Museum Management and Curatorship. 33, 2, p. 158-177 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Building 'Science Capital' in the Classroom
Nomikou, E., Archer, L. & King, H., 1 Jun 2017, In: SCHOOL SCIENCE REVIEW. 98 , 365, p. 118-124Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fostering critical teacher agency: the impact of a science capital pedagogical approach
King, H. & Nomikou, E., 2018, In: Pedagogy, Culture and Society. 26, 1, p. 87-103Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Review of Anderson, De Cosson & McIntosh (Eds)
King, H., 16 May 2017, In: Visitor Studies. p. 105-106 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
STEM in England: Meanings and motivations in the policy arena
Wong, V., Dillon, J. & King, H., 7 Nov 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Science Education. 38, 15, p. 2346-2366 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Learning Research Agenda for Natural History Institutions
Dillon, J., DeWitt, J., Pegram, E., Irwin, B., Crowley, K., Haydon, R., King, H., Knutson, K., Veall, D. & Xanthoudaki, M., 2016, London: The Natural History Museum.Research output: Book/Report › Report
Science Capital Made Clear
Archer Ker, L., Dawson, E., DeWitt, J., Godec, S., King, H., Mau, A., Nomikou, E. & Seakins, A. J., 15 Apr 2016, 8 p. London : King's College London.Research output: Other contribution
Learner-led and boundary free: Learning across contexts
King, H., Kersh, N., Potter, J. & Pitts, S., 2015, British Journal of Educational Psychology. Vol. Monograph Series II. p. 43-53 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Designing museum exhibits that facilitate visitor reflection and discussion
SKydsgaard, M., Moeller Andersen, H. & King, H., 24 Jan 2016, In: Museum Management and Curatorship. 31, 1, p. 48-68Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Teachers' understanding and operationalisation of 'science capital'
King, H., Nomikou, E., Archer, L. & Regan, E. M., 2015, In: International Journal of Science Education. 37, 18, p. 2987-3014Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Supporting science teaching in out-of-school contexts.
Glackin, M. A. & King, H., 2014, Enterprising Science Briefs Series (ESO6)Research output: Other contribution
Learning as cultural practice
Hohenstein, J. M., Van Schijndel, T., King, H. & Dewitt, J. E., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 55-65Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Final words, future directions
King, H. & Hohenstein, J. M., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 109-111Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Introduction
Hohenstein, J. M. & King, H., 2015, Learning Beyond the Classroom. British Journal of Educational Psychology Monograph Series, p. 5-9Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The Case for Natural History
King, H. & Achiam, M., Mar 2017, In: Science & Education. 26, p. 125-139 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Highlighting the wider relevance of science centre evaluations: A reflection on the evaluation of a physics engagement programme
King, H., Dawson, E. & Leyva, R., 2015, In: Journal of Science Communication. 14, 4, p. 1 - 18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Highlighting the value of evidence-based evaluation: Pushing back on demands for 'impact'.
King, H., Steiner, K., Hobson, M. C., Robinson, A. & Clipson, H., 28 Apr 2015, In: Journal of Science Communication. 14, 02, 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research

Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM)
Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM)

Understanding environmental education in secondary schools
This project explored the impact of the curriculum changes on the current state of environmental education provision across secondary schools in England.
Project status: Completed

COM n PLAY Science
Learning science the fun and creative way: coding, making and play as vehicles for informal science learning in the 21st century.
Project status: Ongoing

Knowing through Making
Knowing through Making Research Group for the Centre for Education
News
King's academics tackle: How could science educators respond to socio-ecological issues?
On 13 November 2024, colleagues in the Centre for Research in the Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM) were joined by...

CRESTEM welcomes international researchers to discuss the use of fine-grained sampling methods in STEM education research
The Centre for Research in Education in STEM recently welcomed an international research team at King’s College London to share ideas about microgenetic...

King's student reaches finals of Mayor's entrepreneur contest with science subscription box idea
Chemistry teacher and King’s student Francis Jones earned a place in the finals of the Mayor’s Entrepreneur 2022 programme competition with his STEM@Home...

Dr Heather King wins Supervisory Excellence Award
Dr Heather King recognised for her work with PhD candidates in the School of Education, Communication & Society

Award-winning sustainability champions at ECS
ECS is committed to sustainability

Coding and making our way to a better STEM future
KCL’s Dr Heather King and Dr Elizabeth Rushton are currently conducting research in making and coding spaces across the capital.

New Teaching Approach Developed at King's Proven to Increase Interest in Science
Researchers from the Enterprising Science project, based at the School of Education, Communication & Society, shared their findings at the National STEM...
Events

Inclusion in STEM education and informal spaces: reflections on science capital
This roundtable will address the question of how to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of STEM education, through insights from the UK and Brazil.
Please note: this event has passed.

The vital role of creativity and play in non-formal and informal STEM learning
A webinar on the role of creativity and play in non-formal and informal STEM learning
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Alumni Voices: 'Be the change you want to see' - The story of Francis Jones
Francis Jones (MA STEM Education, 2022) is the founder of STEM@Home, a tech startup that seeks to bridge the accessibility gap in science education by...

How industry and academia are joining forces to equip STEM teachers for classrooms of the future
The first cohort of students has just completed a new MA in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education that prepares educators to...

IWD 2020: Women in the School of Education, Communication & Society
Five women from across the School of Education, Communication & Society give an insight into their work and studies.

Spotlight
Making the STEM sector more equitable
The ASPIRES Research projects, initiated at King’s by Prof Louise Archer, have shown that interventions built on raising interest in science are not enough....
