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Dr Archie Graham serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Aberdeen, where he has been employed since 2003, initially as a Teaching Fellow (2003-2007) before becoming a Lecturer in 2007. His academic journey includes roles as School of Education Research Lead for the Teacher Preparation Research Group (2023-present), Programme Director for the Professional Doctorate in Education (2023-present), and previously as School of Education Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning (2015-2020).
- PhD University of Aberdeen (School of Education & Centre for Modern Thought) 2011
- M.A. in Education (Open University) 2000
- Certificate in Religious Education (St. Andrew's College) 1997
- Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education (University of Strathclyde) 1994
- BSc (Hons) Geography (University of Glasgow) 1993
Dr Graham's research focuses on teacher preparation for social justice and inclusion, with particular emphasis on how student teachers develop inclusive practices in high poverty school environments. His work employs phenomenological approaches to understand lived experiences of teachers and students, examining how poverty impacts educational outcomes and how educators can develop inclusive pedagogies. His research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from exploring theoretical frameworks of inclusive education to practical applications in teacher education and classroom settings.
His publication record shows a clear evolution in focus from broader educational theory (early career) to increasingly specialized research on inclusive pedagogy in high-poverty contexts. The majority of his recent work (2017-2025) centers on how beginning teachers navigate inclusive practices in economically disadvantaged schools, with growing attention to asset-based approaches rather than deficit models. His collaborations with researchers like Dean Robson, Peter Mtika, and Lindsay MacDougall form a consistent research network focused on poverty and education in Scotland.
Dr Graham actively supervises doctoral students, with five successfully completed PhDs between 2016-2022 focusing on diverse aspects of teacher education in socioeconomically diverse contexts. He serves on multiple research committees and networks including the Scottish Universities Inclusion Group (2018-present) and the Scottish Educational Research Association Poverty and Education Network (2014-present), demonstrating his commitment to translating research into educational practice.
His work with the Scottish Council of the Deans of Education on the Attainment Challenge Project represents significant engagement with national educational policy, directly connecting his research to practical initiatives aimed at reducing the attainment gap in Scottish schools. This demonstrates how his scholarship bridges theoretical understanding with practical application in real educational settings.
