Bill Myers

Bill Myers is a Senior Lecturer and Pathway Leader for PGCE Psychology and Social Sciences at the University of Wolverhampton. He specializes in educational psychology, focusing on theories of learning, locus of control, and self-harm prevention in schools. His work bridges teacher professional development and mental health in digital contexts.

Educations:

• BSc (Hons) Psychology, Queen’s University of Belfast (1992)
• PGCE Science, Institute of Education, University of London (1997)
• MA Education, University of Wolverhampton (2013)

Research Interests:

• Investigates the role of locus of control in teacher development
• Examines cyberbullying dynamics and self-harm perceptions in secondary schools
• Explores how educational theories translate to classroom practice

Awards:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Advising & Grants: No explicit student advisees listed. His leadership role involves curriculum design for PGCE pathways. Active in professional bodies like the Association for the Teachers of Psychology.

Labs/Teams: Chair of Governors at Ormiston South Wolverhampton and Bilston Academy, influencing educational governance and student welfare initiatives.