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Michael Fullard is a Research Fellow at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues within the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, where he joined full-time in May 2017 after previously serving as a Teaching Fellow in 2016. With over nine years of primary school teaching experience including roles as Head of Curriculum and Phase Leader, he bridges practical educational insights with academic research in character development.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Education (part-time, ongoing) from the University of Birmingham (since 2020)
- MA in Character Education with distinction from the University of Birmingham (2019)
- Primary PGCE from the University of Leicester
- BA in American Studies from the University of Leicester
Fullard's research centers on character education implementation across school transitions, with particular focus on how character development influences positive relationships within school communities. His work emphasizes practical application through curriculum design and teacher training frameworks, addressing critical gaps in translating character education theory into classroom practice.
His projects demonstrate a clear trajectory from foundational research to actionable resources, including the Teaching Character Through the Primary Curriculum initiative for Key Stage 2 pupils and the award-winning Leading Character Education in Schools CPD programme that equips educators with implementation strategies.
Publications from 2017-2022 reveal consistent contributions to character education literature, spanning theoretical analysis in books like Understanding Character Education, empirical studies on teacher perspectives, and practical resources for school application. The work shows increasing sophistication in addressing implementation challenges and evaluation methodologies.
Fullard contributed to the Centre's award-winning Continuing Professional Development programme though specific award details aren't documented. His project leadership includes the Teacher Education project examining pre-service teacher perspectives and development of the Character Education Evaluation Handbook.
As a core member of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, he collaborates with interdisciplinary scholars in this leading research center dedicated to advancing global character education scholarship and practice through rigorous research and practical resource development.
