I rediscovered my love of learning in my late twenties and took a non-stop journey through BA (Hons) degree, MRes in Computing Science, PGCE and Doctorate in Education.
Along this journey, I have taught in Further and Higher Education and supported the growth of teachers to become a highly experienced Teaching Excellence Fellow and Teacher Educator.
I am the course leader on the PGCE (Post Compulsory Education and training – PCET) and have gained professional credibility in this area, having co-written and written several books aimed at teachers in Further and Higher Education.
My research interests are teacher effectiveness and acting skills for teachers.
Come and chat to me about research, teaching or even musical theatre, but bring tea!
Professional memberships and activities
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy / Advance HE
QTLS (Qualified Teacher – Learning and Skills Sector)
Fellow of the Society for Education and Training (FSET)
Academic qualifications
Doctorate in Education (EdD) Staffordshire University 2021
MRes in Computing Science Staffordshire University 2007
PGCE (FAHE) Wolverhampton University 2002
BSc (Hons) Degree Open University 2001
Expertise
Teacher effectiveness
Further Education
Research interests
Teacher Effectiveness
Acting skills for teachers
Teaching
PGCE (Post Compulsory Education and Training)
EdD and PhD Supervisor
Publications
The Complete Guide to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training 2021
1st Ed (2013); 2nd Ed (2015); 3rd Ed
(With Machin, Hindmarch & Richardson) Critical Publishing
A Concise Guide to Lecturing in Higher Education and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship 2020
(With Hindmarch, Machin, Richardson & Walmsley-Smith
The Complete Guide to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training 2020
1st Ed (2014); 2nd Ed (2016); 3rd Ed
(With Machin, Hindmarch & Richardson) Critical Publishing
British Educational Research Association (BERA) : Research Intelligence: Reflections from an ECR 2019
A Concise Guide to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training 2016
(With Machin, Hindmarch, Richardson & Hall) Critical Publishing
The Minimum Core for ICT – Audit and Test 2009
Learning Matters