Dr Suzie Dick is a Lecturer in Teacher Education within the Psychology, Sociology and Education division of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
- Overview
- Research Interests
- Research Publications
- Teaching & Learning
I joined 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to become a lecturer in teacher education. Although originally a teacher of Geography and Outdoor Education, my move to join the university came from many years in school leadership and management, laterally in Scotland, butÌýprevious toÌýthat in the independent sector and in Ethiopia.Ìý
I have been fortunate over the years to work with a wide range of people and in different contexts but throughout this my interests have been aroundÌý‘ bridgingÌýthe gap’ between academic research and school practice particularly in research areas of rural education and equity of access to professional development opportunities, outdoor learning and place based education.Ìý I have stayed true to my routes in outdoor learning and continue toÌýorganiseÌýand lead expeditions overseas in my other role as a member of the British Association of International MountainÌýLeaders.ÌýÌý
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Affiliations (including memberships) to otherÌýorganisations:ÌýÌýÌý
- Vice Chair, International Professional Development Association, Scotland.ÌýÌý
- Chartered Geographer and Fellow, Royal Geographical SocietyÌý
- Professional Recognition, Institute of Outdoor LearningÌý
- Scotland Representative, British Association of International Mountain LeadersÌý
My research focuses on issues around rural education,Ìýplace basedÌýeducation and equity of opportunity.Ìý My doctoral thesis is on how undertaking a small-scale practitioner enquiry during the first year of teaching can influence the formation of probationer teachers’ professional identity and their classroom practices.Ìý I am a strong proponent of grounded theory methodology in relation to understanding lived experiences in education.
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Active research interests:
- Rural and Place Based EducationÌý
- Practitioner EnquiryÌý
- Teacher EducationÌý
Research Methods:
- QualitativeÌý
- Constructivist Grounded TheoryÌý
I will be teaching on modules on the undergraduate courses in education including theÌýIntroduction to Education Studies in 21 CenturyÌýfor yearÌý1,ÌýÌýÌýEveryday life contexts: A problem solving approach to mathematicsÌýandÌýThe creative curriculum: planning for assessment & continuityÌýfor year 3.Ìý
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