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Role in the University
- Academic tutor for the PGCE and BA Education programmes
- Strategic Lead for APLP Partnership
- Strategic Lead for Professional Standards (QTS)
Background
Laurie joined UWTSD in 2022 having been a primary school teacher for over ten years. He has taught in a variety of school contexts in England, Kuwait and Wales and has held a number of positions in the schools in which he has worked.
Academic Interests
- Effective teaching and learning, especially in Primary Education
- Curriculum development
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Modules taught:
- ECAD6008: Leading the learning
- ECAD7003: Where am I teaching?
- ECAD5009: Where am I teaching?
- QTS Pathway
Research Interests
- Mentoring in ITE
- Schools and HEIs working in Partnership
- The use of observation as a learning tool for student-teachers
- The impact of attainment grouping on learners
- The use of feedback in a Primary context
Publications
Thomas, L., 2022. Developing practice through collaboration – recognising the crucial role of mentors in teacher education. [online] athrofa.cymru.