Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier serves as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Science at Bath Spa University's School of Education, where he teaches on the Education Studies programme and leads modules including Environment and Education and Understanding Classrooms. He acts as a dissertation tutor and Academic Advisor while contributing to the Centre for Research in Scientific and Technological Learning and Education (CRiSTLE).

His academic background includes a BA (Joint Honors) in Geology and Biology from the University of Keele, a PGCE from University College Chichester, and an MSc in Hydrogeology from University College London. Prior to academia, he worked as a primary school teacher (including assistant headteacher and science subject leader) and as an environmental geologist.

Collier's research centers on science and environmental education with specific focus on assessment of science in primary schools, transition between educational stages, and creativity in science teaching. His work examines teacher assessment practices, development of creative pedagogies, and integration of technology like dataloggers for science enquiry skills. Current scholarship investigates assessment without levels and eco-monitoring for data interpretation skills.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on primary science assessment frameworks, teacher development resources, and creative pedagogical approaches. His work bridges practical classroom applications with theoretical assessment models, particularly through the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project, while increasingly incorporating technology-enhanced learning tools.

Professional activities include extensive consultancy funded by the Primary Science Teaching Trust and AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust, focusing on science assessment and eco-monitoring projects. He serves as a governor for a teaching federation in Somerset and has completed evaluations for initiatives like the Active Learning in Primary Science project.

Collier actively participates in research networks through CRiSTLE and regularly presents at major conferences including ASE Annual Conferences and ICASE World Conferences, maintaining strong connections with both academic and practitioner communities in science education.