About Dr Kelly Perry
I am a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Society. I joined the University in August 2020 with over 10 years' experience in a Further Education (FE) college as Higher Education (HE) Programme Leader for both Sports Coaching and Exercise Health and Fitness courses.
I have a wealth of experience in developing learners for academic progression across all levels and providing mentoring support to trainee teachers and newly appointed staff. I am passionate about developing the academic ability of my students and supporting their personal development.
Teaching and supervision
I am programme leader for BA (Hons) Education Studies. I am the Research and Scholarship lead for BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS and BA (Hons) Education Studies. My specialisms include Research Methods and Psychology, I am highly motivated to contribute to the future career aspirations of my students.
Interests
- Psychology
- Motivation
- Volunteering
- Employability
- Teaching and Learning
- Assessment and Feedback
- Student support in HE
- Physical Education
- Sports Coaching
- Exercise and Fitness
Research
My PhD was entitled ‘Theory of Planned Behaviour and student motivation to take part in employability enhancing volunteering opportunities within higher education’.
My research focuses on education and targets student engagement in one specific behaviour of volunteering and focuses upon the beliefs which underpin the intention to potentially carry out this act and further enhance key employability skills.
I am driven by my research to develop programmes that accurately and realistically develop learners to successfully seek employment that satisfies and meets employer expectations.
Further information
I have also received nominations for my work:
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Personal Academic Tutor, 2024.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Programme/Manager, 2024.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Project Supervisor, 2024.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Most Inspirational Member of University Staff, 2024.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Most Digitally Engaging Tutor, 2023.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Most Inspirational Member of University Staff, 2023.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Personal Academic Tutor, 2023.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Project Supervisor and Tutor who Provides Outstanding Feedback, 2023.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Personal Academic Tutor, 2022.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Programme leader/Manager, 2022.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Outstanding Project Supervisor, 2022.
- University of Sunderland Student Awarded Teaching Awards, nomination for Most Inspirational Member of University Staff, 2022.