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Dr. John Mynott is a Senior Lecturer and Dean for Portfolio and Programme Development at the University of Aberdeen School of Education. Joining in 2020 after a career as a Primary School teacher and Headteacher, he focuses on curriculum design, collaborative learning, and digital educational contexts.
- Roles: Dean (2024-ongoing), Head of Initial Teacher Education (2020-2025)
- Key research areas: Lesson Study, professional learning over time, digital collaboration facilitation
His research explores collaboration mechanics in educational settings, including Lesson Study implementation diversity, factors influencing professional learning sustainability, and facilitator roles in mitigating barriers. He also investigates digital collaboration dynamics through international projects in the US and Europe.
Recent publications emphasize virtual observation tools, digital reflection frameworks, and collaboration matrix design. His work has been recognized with an Emerald Literati Highly Commended Paper in 2020.
- Collaborations: Texas (professional learning), Germany (Lesson Study quality), European teacher educator storytelling project
- Leadership: Chair of Programme Management Committee, innovator in curriculum access expansion
As an active researcher and practitioner, he advocates for well-structured, inclusive curricula and serves as Academic Representative on WALS ECR Committee.
