معرفی
Dr. Lynn Sampson-Chappell is the Head of the Childhood, Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Department at the University of Chester's School of Education. She leads the development of innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs supporting educators globally. Her work emphasizes strategic partnerships with schools, local authorities, and international agencies to drive educational improvement and transformative change.
Her research focuses on arts in education, participatory methodologies, and leadership development. Notable projects include 'The Art Maths Thing,' exploring interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations on pedagogical practices in Palestine and England funded by the British Academy. She co-directs the Research into Education, Creativity and Arts through Practice (RECAP) Centre and previously led Liverpool Hope University's Centre for Education and Policy Analysis (CEPA).
Her professional experience spans over 20 years in education, including roles as a secondary art teacher and senior lecturer. She has contributed to national quality reviews of professional development programs, including NPQ qualifications, and led evaluations like the HENRY Approach in Wirral and the 'Communiversity' mentoring initiative.
- Research Interests: Arts integration, participatory research, educational leadership, creativity in pedagogy.
- Key Projects: British Academy-funded cross-cultural education research (2014–2016), Bethlehem University pedagogical capacity project (2012).
- Professional Roles: Co-director of RECAP, former Head of Partnership at Liverpool Hope University (2017–2021).
