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Michael Mann is a Senior Lecturer in PGCE Geography at the School of Education, Bath Spa University. He specializes in Geography Teacher Education (GTE) and focuses on preparing future geography educators to meet professional standards. His career spans over a decade of secondary school teaching and leadership roles, followed by academic contributions to teacher training programs.
- BA (Hons) Human Geography, University of the West of England (2006)
- PGCE in Geography, University of Nottingham
- MA Higher Education Practice, University of the West of England (2021)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2019)
His research interests include global development issues, urban regeneration, globalization, and the intersection of subject identity and motivation in trainee geography teachers. He actively participates in GTE conferences organized by The Geographical Association and collaborates with initiatives like Teach First.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2019)
- First Class Award for BA dissertation (University of the West of England)
- First Class Award for MA dissertation (Bath Spa University)
Currently, Mann engages with broader GTE community challenges, leveraging his extensive experience from 9 years as Head of Geography in secondary schools and subsequent academic leadership. He contributes to curriculum development and teacher training frameworks aligned with Key Stages 3–5 Geography National Curriculum standards.
