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 […]
The Listening Project – part two
As the Faculty of Education works towards its Athena SWAN submission, the team are committed to what we are calling A Listening Project. We need to hear from anyone in the […]
The Listening Project
As part of the Faculty’s Athena Swan Team (SAT) communication plan, we will be sharing monthly blogs written by members of the SAT.
From track to teaching: How Dr Kristy Howells draws on her cycling success through academia
It has been a good season on the track for Dr Kristy Howells. The Reader of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy has a stellar record in competitive solo and team […]
Mathematics Mastery – what it is, and its implication for UK mathematics teachers
To celebrate World Maths Day, Jennifer Shearman shares her thoughts on Mathematics Mastery: Mastery Learning Mastery learning, like most ideas in education, is not new. Benjamin S. Bloom and Thomas […]
Do you know about Makaton?
Dr John-Paul Riordan writes about Makaton: Makaton is a sign and symbol language programme used by children and adults with speech, language and communication difficulties and their families, friends, teachers, […]