Reece Sohdi

I am the Deputy Programme Leader and Lecturer PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) and Programme Leader for the Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship.

In this role, I contribute to the design and delivery of the course, supporting trainee teachers in developing their practice for diverse educational settings. I am committed to fostering inclusive and critical approaches to teaching, learning and research that prepare educators to meet the needs of all learners.

I began my academic journey at the University of Sunderland, graduating in 2017 with a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, followed by a PGCE in 2018. During this time, I developed a particular interest in teaching English Language, completing my placement teaching GCSE English resit learners alongside a performing arts placement in higher education. This experience deepened my curiosity about education policy, leading me to complete a master’s in Education at Durham University in 2019.

I have a strong background in creativity, social justice and decoloniality, which informs both my teaching and research. As an Early Career Researcher, I have published on teacher training, apprenticeships, decoloniality and artificial intelligence, contributing to journal articles, conference proceedings and edited book collections.

I continue to pursue research that challenges assumptions, promotes equity, and enhances opportunities for learners and educators alike.