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Professor Gillian Golder holds a Professorship in Teacher Education at Marjon University's School of Education. She specializes in inclusive education, curriculum development, and innovative teaching methodologies. With over 13 years of experience in compulsory education and 12 years in higher education, her work bridges school structures, pedagogical innovation, and educational technology.
Qualifications include an MPhil in Interrelationships between Inclusive Education and School Structure, an M.Ed in Professional Development, PGCE in Physical Education, and a BSc in Physical Education and Geography.
Her research focuses on enhancing teaching and learning through inclusive practices, adaptive curriculum design, and leveraging technology. She emphasizes continuous professional development and evidence-based teaching strategies. Key areas include mentoring in physical education, metacognition in schools, and disability sport pedagogy.
Publications highlight contributions to teacher education, inclusive practices, and curriculum innovation. External roles include Chief External Examiner for Secondary Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Advance HE facilitator for professional development programs, and grant-funded consultancy on numeracy, phonics, and oracy initiatives.
Grants include a £40K collaboration with Exeter University on disability sport infrastructure (2012) and TDA-funded research on ICT in Physical Education teacher training (2005–2013). She advises local authorities and higher education institutions on curriculum development and qualification frameworks.
