Gideon Sappor

Dr. Gideon Sappor is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in Early Years and Primary Education at University College London's Institute of Education (IOE), Department of Learning and Leadership. He joined UCL in 2011 as a student and became staff in 2016, drawing on over 11 years of primary school teaching experience. His research focuses on motivational and affective factors in academic performance, cultural influences on learning, and BAME attainment. He leads modules in Education Doctorate (EdD), Primary PGCE, MA Primary, and Psychology courses.

• Education: PhD in Developmental Psychology (UCL)
• Teaching Roles: Primary PGCE leader, MA Primary course leader, and module leader for Guiding Effective Learning and Teaching.

Dr. Sappor’s work emphasizes inclusive education, teacher wellbeing, and bridging theory with classroom practice. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively contributes to podcasts like Academia et al., discussing diversity and inclusivity in academia.