About Jemma Bell
My background is in UK secondary education (ages 11–18). I initially re-trained as an English teacher after I left the British Army. I have held senior management positions in schools and have had the opportunity to teach both in the UK and internationally.
I have been responsible for multiple courses during my time at the University. I have previously been Programme Leader for Secondary English trainees and the PGCE Education (DL). I am currently Programme Leader for PGCE iQTS Secondary Education.
I lead on several modules for the PGCE iQTS Secondary Education, including MA-level IQSM02 Subject Research Study in International Secondary Education and IQS301 Professional Practice in International Secondary Education.
I am also the Subject Specialist Lead for all PGCE iQTS Secondary cohorts. I am also an assessor for the Assessment Only Route to QTS (AOR) and a supervisor for undergraduate dissertations and MA thesis supervision.
Teaching and supervision
I teach PGCE Education DL and I am an assessor for the Assessment Only Route to QTS (AOR).
Interests
My research interests include teacher education and professional development, formative and summative assessment and the use of feedback and the written word.
Research
I am currently in my final stage of my professional doctorate. My research centres around the following thesis and portfolio: 'A case study of the development of a meta-facilitator model of subject knowledge in an international distance secondary iQTS postgraduate teacher training programme'.
Areas of expertise
- International teacher education
- Trainee Teacher Subject knowledge input
- Assessment and feedback
- English teacher trainee education
Further information
- Part of the winning IDL team for the Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Team Award 2020/2021
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)