Education and Teacher Training staff
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Gemma Taylor
Course Leader for Secondary Education with QTS and Senior Lecturer in Physical Education
Gemma joined BCU in September 2021 as a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education (PE) after teaching PE in Secondary Schools in the Worcestershire area. Gemma has recently been appointed Course Leader for the Secondary Physical Education with QTS course, with responsibility for both University- and School-Based Teaching for...
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Helen Thomas BSc, PGCE, PGCert(HE), MA Ed, CPhys, MInstP, FHEA
PGCE Subject Route Leader for the Sciences and Senior Lecturer in Science Education
Helen taught science and physics in particular for 17 years in schools, 6th form college and FE before joining Birmingham City University. Responsibilities included GCSE Science Course Leader and Head of Physics. Helen's move to the University led from catching the research bug whilst completing a Master's degree combined with...
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Liz Titley
Course Leader – BA Education Studies
Liz Titley graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Education Studies from Aberystwyth University and went on to continue with PhD study.
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Paul Trimble
Senior English Lecturer
Paul works on the PGCE and SKE programmes for English as well as supervising students at Master's level. He also worked for 10 years on the Teach First PGDE programme - a work-based route into teaching. His subject specialism is English and he works exclusively with training English teachers. He has also got experience of...
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Dr Alex Wade
Senior Research Fellow
Alex's work is at its best where videogames meet society. Using theory to explore these intersections he looks to the histories of games to explore the formation of society during the Cold War and beyond. Of particular interest in his work are concepts of space, time, consumption as a function of production and the role of...
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Dr Colin Watt
Senior Lecturer in Social Work
Colin is a registered Social Worker and a lecturer with extensive experience of operational and strategic management in both the statutory and voluntary sectors. He has contributed to local, regional and national networks with statutory responsibilities to implement, monitor and review government policy and legislation...
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Dr Louise Wheatcroft
Senior Lecturer in Primary English
Louise teaches primary English on the BA and PGCE Primary Education with QTS courses. In her research, Dr Louise Wheatcroft, a senior lecturer in ITE at Birmingham City University, draws upon her experiences as a primary teacher and teacher educator to further research literacy, digital literacies and teacher education. Her...
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Heather Whitehead
Lecturer In Primary Education
Heather has been involved with BCU for a number of years, beginning this journey as a Post Grad student several years ago herself following completion of a degree in early year’s education. Heather now works part time as part of the Primary education team where her focus and passion is English. Heather teaches on the BA...
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Jennifer Whitford
Senior Lecturer
Jennifer has taught Religious Education at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, enjoying building a rich and engaging curriculum covering a range of theological, ethical and philosophical content. Beyond leading curriculum development in her department and pupils in the classroom, her professional experience has included subject based...
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Nicola Willis
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Nicola worked as a Visiting Lecturer at BCU for a number of years before joining BCU full time in January 2024 as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education. She teaches on the BA (QTS) and PGCE Primary & Early Years courses. She is also a personal development tutor and a university based tutor for associate teachers on their...