Gerard Doyle

Gerard Doyle is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Worcester, specializing in early years education, English as an Additional Language (EAL) pedagogy, and primary science and design & technology. With nearly two decades of experience in language and primary education, including roles in Irish-language schools in Northern Ireland and English-language teaching in Spain, he focuses on enhancing EAL provision in English primary schools.

• Qualifications: MA in Psychology (University of Edinburgh, 2004), PGCE Primary (University of Warwick, 2007)
• Key Contributions: Leadership in school-based teacher training and development of teacher apprenticeship programs in the West Midlands and Cambridgeshire

Research Interests: Centered on pedagogical knowledge development for EAL instruction, particularly in teacher education contexts. His work addresses inclusive practices for multilingual learners in primary settings.

Awards: Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (2016).