About Dr Kim Gilligan
I am a Principal Lecturer in Teaching and Learning.
I support teaching and learning across the University through working with the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT).
Before joining the University in 2004, I taught in primary schools across Sunderland and Washington. I taught all years in primary education phases including early years. I love teaching and specialised in mathematics before doing a master's in Children's Literature which led to me leading literacy in the teacher education courses here.
I teach with the same passion that I had when teaching in schools. I specifically enjoy looking at areas like critical thinking and academic literacies.
Teaching and supervision
I currently teach critical reflection on MA Education in mentoring and coaching, research methods as well as teaching and learning. I enjoy teaching immensely and enjoy the thrill of seeing students develop through effective teaching and learning strategies.
Interests
I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and PhDs in a wide range of areas but mostly in critical theory, teaching and learning, and social justice.
Research
My PhD lies in the areas between gender, social class and culture. My current research is in teaching and learning in higher education, social justice, social class and gender. I like to bring together areas of research and practice so there can be benefits combined from both.
My research interests grow as I am involved more in teaching and learning activities across the University. I am particularly interested in the use of visual resources to stimulate critical thinking.
Publications
See all of Dr Kim Gilligan's publicationsAreas of expertise
- Teaching and learning
- Critical and alternative pedagogies
- Equality and diversity
- Social justice