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James Simpson
Senior Tutor in Teacher Education
I joined the University of Bedfordshire having taught in secondary education for 5 years, specialising in history and politics. I also had responsibilities for mentoring trainee teachers and delivering subject enhancement sessions for history trainees.
I teach on the BA Applied Education Studies course, where I am Hub Coordinator for the Putteridge Bury campus. I am also responsible for delivering the PGCE Secondary History course.
My teaching focuses on Reflective and Professional Practice, Research Methods and Introduction to studying at university. I also support a number of students each year as research project supervisor.
Qualifications
- PGCE Secondary (History) – University of Bedfordshire
- MA (History) – Sheffield Hallam University
- BA (Hons) History – Sheffield Hallam University
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Teaching Expertise
- History teaching
- History of education
- Secondary Education
- Curriculum design
Research Interests
- History of education – specifically rural education in the 20th century
- Effective history teaching
- Learning outside the classroom
Current Research
- Rural education in England from 1900-1939: purpose, opportunities and agency