معرفی
Dr. Kate Christopher is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Education within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Based at the Chelmsford campus, she specializes in education and teaching, particularly focusing on teacher education and professional identity. As part of the Initial Teacher Training team, her work centers on Philosophy of Education with emphasis on Religious Education curriculum development.
Education
- M.Theol (Hons)
- PGCE in Secondary Religious Education
- MA in Gender, Education and International Development
- PhD in Philosophy of Education
Research Focus
Christopher's research examines the philosophical foundations of Religious Education, with particular attention to:
- Teacher identity as curriculum creators
- Bernstein's concept of 'educational knowledge' in curriculum design
- Religion and Worldviews pedagogical approaches
- Social justice dimensions in religious education
Publication Analysis
Christopher's recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate concentrated focus on Religious Education reform, particularly through the Religion and Worldviews lens. Key thematic areas include curriculum transformation, Islam education, social justice applications, and teacher development. Her collaborative works frequently address contemporary challenges in multifaith education and pedagogical innovation.
Teaching
She contributes to Key Professional Skills modules for teacher training, integrating her research on curriculum philosophy and teacher identity development into practical pedagogical instruction.
