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Amy McFarlane serves as a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen, specializing in Early Years and Primary Education. She holds multiple leadership roles including Programme Director for the Early Years Masters and MA Education programs, and Acting Head of Early Learning and Childcare.
Her educational background includes:
- PGDE Primary from University of Aberdeen
- BA (Hons) Management with Marketing from RGU
- MA in Education (Early Years) with Distinction from University of Aberdeen (2021)
McFarlane's research focuses on educational inclusion through decolonial perspectives, particularly examining intercultural research methodologies in global contexts. Her work critically analyzes power dynamics in international research partnerships and explores culturally responsive approaches to educational inclusion in rural settings, with a specific focus on Cambodia.
Her recent publication examines the realities of intercultural research partnerships between UK and Cambodian researchers, highlighting both the affordances of mutual knowledge exchange and the challenges of Western research orthodoxies and funding conditionalities.
Award and recognition:
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) 2023
As Programme Director for multiple graduate programs, McFarlane oversees curriculum development and student supervision in Early Years education. Her work bridges academic research with practical application in educational settings, particularly through capacity building programs focused on inclusive education practices.
She actively participates in the Athena Swan working group for the School of Education and serves as an Elected Member of Senate, demonstrating her commitment to institutional development and educational equity.
