Lisa Appleyard-Keeling

Dr Lisa Appleyard-Keeling is a Programme Support Tutor in the Department of Social Care and Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University. She holds a BA (Hons), PGCE, MPhil, and PhD. Her research focuses on child development, early years education, and the impact of labelling in developmental contexts. Her current PhD explores hidden disabilities in higher education through life stories and creative methodologies.

Education:

• BA (Hons)
• PGCE
• MPhil
• PhD

Research Interests: Dr Appleyard-Keeling is dedicated to inclusive learning environments and creative approaches to education. Her work emphasizes atypical development, environmental influences on learning, and the role of family dynamics. She critically examines the societal implications of categorizing students as disabled and advocates for systemic educational equity.

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