John Bostock

Dr John Bostock serves as a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Practice at Bath Spa University's School of Education, where he joined in September 2022. He leads modules for the PGCHE and MA PPHE programs, leveraging over 35 years of experience across Further and Higher Education sectors since 1987, including prior roles as Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development.

His academic credentials include:

• BA (Combined Honours) in German and French Studies from University of Portsmouth
• Graduate Certificate in Education (FE) with Distinction from Garnett College
• MA in Post-Compulsory Education and Training from University of Greenwich
• Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Manchester Metropolitan University focusing on Conceptualising Teacher Education in Professional Training

Dr Bostock's research centers on social interaction dynamics in online learning environments, conceptual frameworks for teacher education, development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in higher education contexts, and technology-enhanced teaching methodologies. His work bridges theoretical pedagogy with practical curriculum design, emphasizing technology's role in transforming assessment quality and educational impact across diverse learning settings.

His distinguished contributions are recognized through:

• National Teaching Fellowship (NTF)
• HEA Principal Fellowship (D4)
• Senior Fellowship of Staff and Educational Development Association (SFSEDA)

As an active educational developer, Dr Bostock serves as Executive Member of SEDA and contributor to the Educational Developments (EdDevs) committee. He provides national leadership through external examiner roles and critical friendship for multiple UKPSF CPD Schemes, shaping professional development frameworks across UK higher education institutions while advancing pedagogical innovation through institutional partnerships.