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James Simpson

Senior Tutor in Teacher Education

James Simpson

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

Contact Details

E: james.simpson@beds.ac.uk