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Elizabeth Hidson is a Senior Lecturer and SCITT PgCert Programme Leader in International Initial Teacher Training at the University of Sunderland, with a focus on research-informed practitioner development. She holds a doctorate from Durham University and has extensive experience in secondary education leadership, including roles as Deputy Headteacher and SSAT Lead Practitioner. As a Research and Knowledge Exchange Fellow (2023–2025), she collaborates with schools to co-create evidence-based solutions for teaching challenges. Her work emphasizes video-enhanced dialogic assessment (VEDA), reflective practice (SunRAE project), and international educational technology research. She leads modules in professional learning and teacher education, and her research explores multilingual education, digital pedagogies, and teacher professional development. Awards include the BERA Best Practitioner Research Award (2023) and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships (2020–2022).
- Educations: PhD (Durham University), PGCE (QTS in IT), MA, Advanced Skills Teacher (AST)
- Research Focus: International teacher education, EdTech, video-enhanced observation, and cross-cultural educational partnerships
- Key Projects: SUNRAE e-journal/conference, BERA award-winning 'English for Science' project in China
- Professional Roles: Module leader for MA Education programs, doctoral supervisor, and editorial board member for Technology, Pedagogy and Education journal
Her research bridges theory and practice, with a commitment to equity and innovation in education. She contributes to global networks like Global Spirit Ed CIC and CIERN, and has pioneered projects addressing early school leaving and stress in STEM education.
