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Kate Duffy is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Society at the University of Sunderland, actively engaged in educational research and practice. Her work focuses on relational pedagogy, action research, and the moral dimensions of teaching and learning across various educational contexts.
Her research interests center on vulnerability in educational practice, teacher-student relationships, and the implementation of positive psychology in schools. She explores how relational dynamics impact teaching effectiveness and student development, particularly through participatory action research methodologies that bridge theory and practice. Her work emphasizes ethical considerations in education and the cultivation of moral imagination among educators.
Duffy's publications reveal a consistent focus on transformative educational practices, with recent work examining self-assessment frameworks, teacher development through action research, and the integration of positive psychology in primary education settings. Her research demonstrates a commitment to practical applications that address real-world educational challenges.
Duffy actively contributes to the research culture through initiatives like Agile Research Teams (ARTs), which support practitioner researchers in developing collaborative inquiry projects. She has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences including BERA, RAISE, and the Philosophy of Education of Australasia conference.
Her doctoral thesis Embracing Vulnerability: The Moral Dimensions of Practice within Higher Education (2019) forms the foundation of her ongoing research into ethical teaching practices and relational pedagogy. Current projects include the Mini Minds initiative focused on primary school wellbeing and collaborative research with northeast England schools.
