Duncan Gillard

Duncan Gillard is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education. His research focuses on enhancing student well-being through health and wellbeing curricula, with a particular emphasis on life skills development and personal-social learning. He has actively contributed to studies examining teacher experiences in implementing educational frameworks that promote holistic development.

Research Interests: Duncan's work centers on the intersection of education and health, addressing how curricula can foster resilience, emotional well-being, and practical life skills in students. His research explores pedagogical strategies for integrating social education and personal development into mainstream schooling.

Recent Research Activity: In 2024, he co-authored a study published in Pastoral Care in Education, analyzing the impact of a wellbeing curriculum on teacher practices. This builds on his 2022 oral presentation discussing the implementation of Connect PSHE, a program designed to improve personal, social, health, and economic education.

Key Research Themes:

• Well-being in educational settings
• Life skills and social development
• Curriculum design and evaluation
• Teacher experiences and challenges
• Personal-social education
• Health-focused pedagogical interventions