Elizabeth Scholefield

Elizabeth is a psychologist and Lecturer in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU).  She works on both the BA Education and BSc Physical Education, Sport and Health suite of degree programmes.  

Elizabeth holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (University of Hertfordshire, 2008), a PgDip in Psychology (University of Hertfordshire, 2009) and a PhD in Psychology (University of Hertfordshire, 2018).  With an interest in interpersonal processes in education and sport, specifically factors that influence the psychological aspects of pedagogical relationships (e.g., stress, expectations, and motivation), Elizabeth is currently leading several research projects around relational pedagogy, inclusivity and belonging. She also provides performance psychology support to individuals and teams affiliated with UEA. 

Elizabeth’s research focuses on factors that can influence interpersonal processes in pedagogical relationships.  Her recent work has focused on teacher-student relationships in Higher Education.  Elizabeth is also interested in the stressors experienced by individuals in pedagogical settings (e.g., teachers, students, coaches and athletes) and the use of coping strategies employed to alleviate debilitating effects of stress on the individual and their practices.     Elizabeth is keen to continue developing research which explores the experiences of individuals in pedagogical environments.  

Elizabeth is a pragmatic researcher, adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate a particular research problem.  Elizabeth often employs multiple-methods and mixed-methods in her research.     

Elizabeth teaches on a wide range of undergraduate modules within the School of Education and Lifelong Learning.  Current modules include: Motivation in Teaching and Learning, Educational Theory and Practice, Educational Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology and Early Childhood Development. She also supervises UG and PGR research projects.

Elizabeth is the Undergraduate Programmes Director in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning.