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Cathy Elliott is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science at University College London (UCL), where she also serves as Vice Dean (Education) for the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences. She co-directs the UCL Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics, focusing on innovative teaching methods and critical political education.
- Education: BA in French and Czech (University of Oxford), Postgraduate Diploma in International Development (Open University), MSc in Democracy and Democratisation (UCL), PhD in Political Science (UCL, ESRC-funded)
- Professional Background: Former development practitioner with the British Council in Pakistan, managing projects on gender equality, education, and health systems.
Research Interests include the politics of nature, democracy promotion, pedagogical innovation, and assessment methods. She advocates for creative pedagogies, student portfolios, and peer feedback in political science education.
Recent Publications highlight themes like decolonizing education, environmental politics, temporal analysis in policy, and portfolio assessment. Her work bridges political theory, social democracy, and educational reform.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- ESRC +3 grant for PhD research
Teaching Practice: She pioneered a portfolio-based assessment in her political science module, emphasizing student creativity, continuous feedback, and collaborative learning. She collaborates with learning technologists like Aurélie Soulier to integrate educational technology into her pedagogy.
