Jamie Whelan

Jamie Whelan serves as Senior Lecturer and PGCE Primary & Early Years Programme Manager at the University of the West of England's Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries, and Education (ACE). His work bridges teacher education, neurodiversity support, and leadership development across school and higher education contexts, with emphasis on creating equitable learning environments for marginalized student populations.

Education:

• BSc
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• MSc

Whelan's research centers on neurodiversity and disability (particularly AD(H)D), decoloniality in educational practices, and intersectionality in teacher development. He investigates metacognition, science education, and school leadership through Legitimation Code Theory, addressing critical gaps in race-inclusive pedagogy and psychological frameworks for neurodivergent learners. His work consistently challenges systemic barriers in international educational settings while advocating for policy reforms.

Recent publications reveal dual research trajectories: decolonizing art education through culturally responsive projects like the African mask initiative, and developing institutional frameworks for neurodiverse student inclusion in higher education. These works demonstrate applied scholarship merging critical theory with practical interventions across Rwandan and UK contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in source materials

Advising and Grants: As PGCE Programme Manager, Whelan oversees primary teacher training pipelines and supports neurodiverse Initial Teacher Education students. While specific doctoral advisees or grant funding aren't detailed, his Rwanda-based professional development work indicates international capacity-building engagements. His leadership role implies responsibility for curriculum design and accreditation processes within UWE's teacher education framework.