Kate Bacon

Dr. Kate Bacon is the Programme Leader for Education Studies and a Reader in Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University. She holds a BA (Hons) in Sociology and a PhD in Sociology from Hull University, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work emphasizes social justice and fostering students' critical engagement with societal structures, particularly in relation to children's agency and rights. She advocates for pedagogical approaches that build students' confidence in their unique skills and contributions.

Her research interests focus on teaching and learning methodologies, with a commitment to integrating social justice principles into educational practices. Though specific research outputs are listed under categories like books and journal articles, detailed titles or publications are not provided here.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the available text. She advises students through her role as Programme Leader but no specific advisees are listed.