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Professor Catherine Reading is a Professor and Director of CPD/Professional Development at Durham University's School of Education. Her work focuses on professional learning, teacher education, and international educational partnerships. She leads bespoke courses and collaborates with schools locally and globally to enhance teaching practices. With a BSc(Hons) in Medicinal Chemistry from University College London (1991) and a PGCE in Science from Durham (1993), her career spans teaching leadership roles in London and the North East before joining Durham in 2009. She holds a Masters in Online and Distance Education, reflecting her commitment to technology-enhanced learning.
Research Interests:
Communities of Practice, International Education, Peer Review Mechanisms, Science Pedagogy, and Professional Development in Education.
Key Achievements:
- Recipient of multiple awards including the HEA's Leading Transformation in Learning (2017) and Durham's Excellence in Teaching (2016)
- Authored influential publications on teacher readiness and peer review
- Designed innovative programs like the International PGCE and Postgraduate Certificate in Education Theory
Advising & Grants:
- Led Durham's Professional Programmes (2017–2023), overseeing teacher education initiatives
- Contributed to BA(Ed) Primary course leadership and PGCE Science roles
Labs/Teams: Collaborates actively with the School of Education's outreach and engagement teams, fostering partnerships with local and international schools.
