Head of School of Social Sciences
Teaching and supervision
I teach largely in the field of Education, focusing particularly on action research elements and curriculum development, design and delivery. I also maintain my link with music education by providing music knowledge and training for intending primary school teachers.
Research interests for potential research students
My research interests lie in teaching, engagement and learning in HE, assessment processes and theory and music / performing arts education. Currently, I am involved in research which related to widening participation with a particular emphasis on access and foundation courses
Research
Most of my research/publications have been related to the education field either for a school context or as evaluative/review work.
2000 Assessment in Curriculum 2000. Name Magazine, (National Association of Music Educators) issue no. 400.
2001 Montgomery, J & Kay, P (2001) GCSE Music Course Notes St. Andrews Leckie & Leckie.
2007 Review: Extended School – A day in the life TTRB.
2008 Review: The Role of the Initial Teacher Training Co-ordinator: Secondary Headteachers' and ITT Coordinators' perspectives TTRB.
2010 Stephenson, M, Cooke, S, Kay, P (2010). 14-19 Diploma Network for Learning – Report Manchester: TDA.
Teaching and learning in HE
Assessment theory and practice
Music/Performing Arts education
Assessment theory and practice
Music/Performing Arts education