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Christopher Wilkins is a Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education at the University of Leicester's School of Education. He has served in this role since 2008 and previously led the Primary PGCE program (2002–2007). As a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014), he focuses on teacher training, educational policy, and classroom management.
His research interests include teacher recruitment challenges, school-led training models like School Direct, and the impact of educational reforms on supply-demand dynamics. Recent work analyzes low-level disruptive behavior in schools and critiques Ofsted's methodologies.
Wilkins' articles highlight trends in educational policy, such as government funding strategies for teacher training, demographic pressures on schools, and behavior management techniques. He advocates for learner-centered approaches and evidence-based classroom strategies.
Scientific Awards:
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
As Director of Teacher Education, Wilkins oversees strategic management of programs including Primary PGCE, Secondary PGCE, and validation of School-Centred Initial Teacher Training partnerships. He has represented the university in international projects like the European Union TEMPUS initiative.
