Manjinder Kaur Jagdev

Manjinder Kaur Jagdev is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at York St John University, with over 17 years of experience in higher education and 10 years as a secondary school mathematics teacher. She specializes in mathematics education, social justice, and anti-racist pedagogy. Her roles include leading PGCE secondary mathematics courses and contributing to programs at multiple UK universities.

• Affiliations: School of Education, Language and Psychology
• Research Focus: Social justice in mathematics education, anti-racist practices, diversity and inclusion in teacher training.
• External Roles: External examiner for PGCE programs at the University of Worcester, University of Southampton, and Plymouth Marjon University (2020–2024).

Her research emphasizes critical mathematics education, challenging stereotypes, and fostering inclusive classrooms. Notable contributions include co-authoring the book chapter 'Learning to teach mathematics in a multicultural society' (2013) and the 2024 Routledge publication Towards a Socially Just Mathematics Curriculum.

Jagdev has organized conferences such as the YSJ Teacher Education Diversity and Inclusion Conference (2022) and presented at national and international events, including BERA/BSRLM webinars and the BSRLM Summer Conference. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively engages with professional networks like AMET, UCET, and TMSJN.

Her teaching spans PHSE education in primary and secondary settings, numeracy across the curriculum, and inclusive practices. She advocates for cross-curricular activities like 'maths art tasks' and 'maths photo tasks' to cultivate student engagement and love for mathematics.