Kat Lord-Watson

Kat Lord-Watson is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at Queen Margaret University's Psychology, Sociology and Education Division. Her research examines critical pedagogy, educational equity, and trauma-informed teaching practices within neoliberal education systems.

Key research areas include:

• Peer-based learning methodologies
• Mathematics education reform
• Barriers to educational access

Her work addresses tensions between technical training and humanistic education values, advocating for pedagogical approaches that promote social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Research employs mixed-methods designs including auto-ethnography and case studies to explore systemic change in teacher education.