معرفی
Michael Amess is an Assistant Professor of Secondary Teacher Education at the School of Education, University of Birmingham, where he serves as the lead tutor for the PGCE Secondary English course. He holds a PhD in progress (part-time) focused on sociological analyses of schooling and poverty, supervised by Professor Deborah Youdell and Dr. Ian McGimpsey.
- Qualified English teacher with experience in state secondary schools across London, Oxfordshire, and Birmingham
- Completed MSc in Learning and Teaching (University of Oxford, 2018) and PGCHE (University of Birmingham, 2025)
His research focuses on social justice and inequality in education, exploring the political and policy landscapes shaping English pedagogy. Conceptually, he engages with post-structural theory to analyze subjectivity in educational contexts.
Recent publications address curriculum design, international teacher identity development, and diversity initiatives through children's literature. Key themes include educational equity, pedagogical innovation, and policy implementation.
- Scientific Awards
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2025)
Michael contributes to national teacher training programs, including the development of the UoB Capita Early Career Framework. His work emphasizes inclusion and anti-oppressive practices in educational systems.
