Dean Armstrong

Dean Armstrong is a Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), affiliated with the School of Education and Social Sciences. His roles include coordinating modules on the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies and BA GA Early Learning and Childcare programmes. He has lectured at UWS since 2019, contributing to initiatives in early years education, primary teaching, and teacher training. His research focuses on gender performativity theory, particularly the role of men in the early years workforce, as explored in his doctoral thesis: 'Where are the men? A Butlerian analysis of maleness in the early years workforce.'

Qualifications include an MEd in Early Years (UWS), PG Certificates in Professional Education, Teacher Leadership, and Inclusive Education, alongside a PGDE (Primary) and a BA in Business Studies with German.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing inclusive education and gender equality. No academic articles, grants, or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.