Joseph Smith

Dr. Joseph Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Stirling, where he joined in 2015. Previously, he taught history at a Liverpool comprehensive school and held academic roles at Edge Hill and Liverpool Hope Universities. He is affiliated with the Curriculum Research group and contributes to research themes in Cultures, Communities & Society. His work focuses on history curriculum policy, teacher identity, and pedagogy.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in History, University of Cambridge
• PGCE and Master’s, Lancaster University
• PhD in History Education, Keele University (2015)

Research Interests:
Dr. Smith explores how history education shapes teacher identities and influences policy contestation. He investigates curriculum ideologies, teacher knowledge, and the political dimensions of history education. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing curriculum enactment in schools.

Awards & Roles:

• Editor of Scottish Educational Review (former)
• Associate Editor of The Curriculum Journal (former)
• External Examiner for UCL/ IoE and Edge Hill University

Teaching & Advising:
He teaches on Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education and the MSc Education Studies. He welcomes students researching curriculum policy, history education, or teacher identity.