Karen Duffy

Karen Duffy is a Principal Lecturer in Psychology and Social Science PGCE at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). She has extensive experience as a Head of Psychology and Social Science for 15 years and serves as a Team Leader for AQA Psychology A level examinations since 1994. She currently chairs the British Psychological Society's SCOPTE branch, focusing on preteriary Psychology, and represents Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in A level specification changes from 2015. Her roles include national and international training for A level Psychology teachers.

• External Examiner Roles:
• 2006–2010: Social Science PGCE, Institute of Education, London
• 2011–2013: Psychology PGCE, University of Worcester
• 2014–Present: Psychology PGCE, University of Wolverhampton
• Community & Governance:
• Governor at Flixton High School for Girls
• Governor at MCMA
• Professional Associations:
• Chair, British Psychological Society (SCOPTE division)
• Member, Association of Psychology Teachers

Her research interests center on enhancing Psychology education, curriculum design for A level and teacher training programs, and addressing challenges in preteriary Psychology education. She actively contributes to national standards for Psychology pedagogy and teacher development.