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Diana Sousa is a Lecturer in Education (Education Policy and Politics) at the Department of Education, Practice & Society (EPS) within University College London’s Institute of Education (UCL IOE). She holds a PhD in Education and Democracy from UCL IOE, an MA in Comparative Education from the Institute of Education, University of London, and a BA in Early Childhood Education from Lisbon Superior School for Education. Her academic career spans roles at King’s College London and the University of Winchester.
- Education:
- PhD in Education and Democracy, UCL IOE (2017)
- MA in Comparative Education, Institute of Education, University of London (2008)
- Licenciatura em Educação de Infância, Lisbon Superior School for Education (2007)
Research Interests focus on global education systems, policies, and pedagogies with a particular emphasis on democratic cultures in early childhood education. Her work explores intersections between democracy, history, politics, and pedagogy, advocating for transformative change in educational practices and policies. She investigates micro-resistance in assessment frameworks and critical approaches to curriculum design.
Article Trends reveal consistent engagement with democratic pedagogies, comparative international testing, and the impact of political discourses on early childhood education. Her recent work addresses crises in educational systems and reconceptualizes democratic practices through creative literacy, baseline assessments, and professional activism.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2018
- University Laurel, University of London Union, 2014
Teaching includes leadership in modules like 'Radical Education', 'Creativity and Education', and 'Contemporary Issues in the Early Years' at UCL IOE. She has developed over 20 modules focused on children’s rights, democracy, and social justice, reflecting her expertise in curriculum design and critical pedagogy.
