Katie Gardner

Lecturer: Post 16 Education
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Background

Katie has been lecturing at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David since 2020 on a number programmes including the BEd in Youth and Community Work, MA in Equity and Diversity in Society, the PCET programme.    

In her role as a lecturer on the PGCE(PCET) post compulsory teacher training programme Katie takes a lead on the Additional Leaning Needs & Inclusive Practice and the Managing Behaviour & Supporting Student Engagement Modules. Katie’s extensive experience in informal education within the public sector inform her teaching practices and her ability to support students within their studies. 

Katie also supports current University Staff on the PGCert THE and those applying for HEA fellowships. 

Specialist Subjects

  • Student Engagement
  • Additional Learning Needs
  • Inclusive Practice
  • Behaviour Management
  • Equity and Diversity in Society
  • Youth Work

Professional and/or Research Experience

Katie's research interests include adoptive parenting and trauma informed teaching in the tertiary sector.

Qualifications

  • BA Religious Studies and Theology, University of Gloucestershire
  • BEd Youth and Community Work, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PCET), University of Wales Trinity Saint David
  • MA Equity and Diversity in Society, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Languages Spoken

English and Welsh

Academic Teaching

External Recognition or Rewards

Fellow, Higher Education Authority

Available to Supervise Doctoral Students

No