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Kendra McMahon is a Professor and Reader in Education at Bath Spa University's School of Education. She specializes in science education, particularly in primary schools, with a focus on dialogic teaching, teacher assessment, and the integration of learning sciences (cognitive psychology and neuroscience) into teacher training. She leads the School of Education’s PhD/research student program and teaches modules like Learning in Science and Teaching and Professionalism.
- Education: BSc (Hons) from University of Bristol, PGCE from University of Brighton, MEd from UWE, PhD from Bath Spa University.
- Professional Memberships: ASE (Association for Science Education), BERA (British Educational Research Association), ESERA (European Science Education Research Association).
Her research explores how cognitive psychology and neuroscience can enhance primary science education. Notable projects include the Learning Science in ITE (Wellcome Trust-funded) and the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) initiative. She co-founded the CRiSTLE research group, advancing interdisciplinary science education.
Her work bridges research and practice, with publications including Science 5-11: A Guide for Teachers and contributions to journals like International Journal of Science Education. She has examined PhDs at multiple universities and serves on ASE committees.
Her recent scholarship emphasizes applying cognitive science principles to primary science teaching, including retrieval practice strategies and neuromyth debunking in teacher training.
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