I am Professor of Education in the School of Education, Language and Psychology.
I lead our Doctorate of Education programme as well as the module Researching Issues in Professional Practice. I supervise a number of doctoral students within the field of education, particularly those with a focus on creative writing, creative pedagogies and participatory methods. I am keen to supervise new doctoral students across the range of my research interests.
I have three interconnected research specialisms.
My first specialism is creative writing and creative pedagogies in education. I see creative writing as an expression of identity and I am passionate about facilitating opportunities for creative writing for all. In line with this, I am currently Co-PI for an ERASMUS+ funded project project - arted - which promotes the use of creative arts with teachers and parents.
My second specialism is the use participatory methods for social justice. I have researched the co-creation of published fiction with young people, as well as project based learning and youth participatory action research with Enactus UK.
My third specialism is developing innovative methodologies and forms of writing with doctoral students, particularly with those working as professionals in education settings.
Recent publications
I am a member of:
- The British Educational Research Association (BERA)
- The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA)
- The UKLA Writing Special Interest Group
- The Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
