By Kerry Jordan-Daus, Principal Lecturer I have been troubling over something one of my students wrote; all of my white teachers see me as trash. How can I disrupt this […]
Research, Covid-19 and the science. Why I am more than a number.
By Clare Keys, Senior Lecturer in Special Educational Needs and Primary Education A consequence of the global pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus has been the recognition that human lived […]
#ThisIsPE initiative brings YouTube stardom to faculty alumni
With all the remote teaching taking place, video has become a key medium. YouTube specifically has turned from a haven of funny cat videos and viral bloopers into a resource […]
Teaching during lockdown: Resources for teachers, parents and schools
We’ve been documenting the efforts of students during the lockdown period and how their efforts have allowed learning to continue. Whilst many of our student teachers have been creating lessons […]
School Direct students share their COVID-19 teaching experiences
By very nature of the School Based (School Direct) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) course that we run, our participating students are on the front line of education. The […]
Our students: Keeping education going during the COVID-19 crisis
In the current, unprecedented situation with COVID-19 a lot of attention is rightly being given to key workers who are keeping people safe and the most important aspects of the […]
Thinking differently: How the lockdown is changing the way my student teachers are engaging in research
By Dr Paula Stone Becoming a teacher is complex and emotional endeavour, but this year has brought extra significant challenges to our student teachers. On most of our Initial Teacher […]
Dr Linden West inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame
In amongst all of the difficult stories at the moment, we have some great news to report. Professor of Education here at Canterbury Christ Church, Dr Linden West, has been […]
Alternative Learning Experience: Ghana
As part of Canterbury Christ Church University’s BA Primary Education course, students have the option of undertaking an additional learning experience (ALE). Through this, they can broaden both their learning […]