Tutor in Education Studies

I have taught English in a number of educational settings since I qualified with a degree in English Literature and a PGCE in English in 1988.

My main experience is teaching KS3, GCSE and A-level English in secondary schools but I have also worked on transition with year 6 students in primary school. I taught in large, multicultural secondary schools for 16 years being head of English, an Advanced Skills Teacher and mentor for teacher trainees, during this time

After this, I spent just under 10 years working as a principal education consultant for a local authority which involved working with a variety of secondary schools, supporting a number of classroom-based initiatives including teaching English, literacy across the curriculum, strategies to support students with English as an Additional Language, adaptive teaching and assessment for learning. I also delivered continued training for newly qualified teachers as well as support the development of teaching assistants and middle leaders.

I studied part-time and long-distance for both my MA (Language and Literacy in Education) at Sheffield and Education Doctorate – final submission Jan 2022 (What mature part-time learners returning to education bring with them to support their study) at Nottingham University.

My time at the University of Bedfordshire as a tutor in education began in 2013. I am passionate about supporting all pupils and considering ways to include everyone. I have acquired a keen interest in the best ways to support literacy across the curriculum and, more recently, how to support adult learners, particularly those returning to education.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) English Literature - University of Lancaster
• PGCE English Secondary - University of Leeds
• MA Language and Literacy in Education - University of Sheffield
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Education Doctorate – University of Nottingham (To be awarded in 2022

Membership of Professional Bodies

• UKLA (UK Literacy Association)

Teaching Expertise

• 16 years in secondary schools - English (including Head of Department and Advanced Skills Teacher)
• 4 years as lead for English on the local Graduate Teacher Programme
• 10 years training teaching assistants and teachers as part of my consultant role
• 2013 to present – tutor on BA in Applied Education / BA Education (QTS)

Research Interests

• Language/literacy beyond the English department
• Adult learners, particularly those returning to education

Contact Details

I am based in Peterborough so contact via email is most appropriate
E: susan.lane@beds.ac.uk