Sue Pinnick

Sue Pinnick is an Associate Professor in English Education at the University of Sussex's School of Education and Social Work. She holds a BA in English Literature (1987) and an MA in Education (2019) from Sussex, and is currently pursuing a PhD investigating drama-based pedagogy in secondary English classrooms. Her career spans 16 years as a secondary school teacher, alongside roles as a PGCE mentor and Professional Tutor. She leads the English Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program and chairs NATE's ITE Working Group,即将于2025年担任NATE副主席.

Education:

• BA (Hons) English Literature, University of Sussex (1984-1987)
• MA (Ed), University of Sussex (2017-2019)
• Current PhD: Drama-based pedagogy in English classrooms (11-14 years)

Research Focus: Her work explores how drama techniques enhance literary interpretation in secondary education. Recent publications address role-play in teacher training and mentoring strategies for trainees. Her PhD investigates integrating theater methods to improve prose and poetry understanding among 11-14 year-olds.

Affiliations & Roles:

• External Examiner at Manchester Metropolitan University (2019-2022)
• Lead Tutor for Sussex's English ITE program training ~30 trainees annually
• Chair of NATE's ITE Working Group (2020-)

Teaching: Oversees the English Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course and contributes to PGCE training. Emphasizes practical mentorship and curriculum development in teacher education.