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Peter Dudley is an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Education, with senior membership at Hughes Hall. He leads Camtree (Cambridge's Teacher Research Exchange) and holds visiting positions at Nagoya University (Japan) and Northeast Normal University (China). As Immediate Past President of the World Association of Lesson Studies, he drives international educator collaboration.
His educational background includes:
- PhD, University of Cambridge
- MEd, University of Cambridge
- Dip RSA, Redbridge
- PGCE, Goldsmiths, London
- BA (Hons), Bangor
Dudley's research centers on Education Leadership, Lesson Study, and Practitioner Research, with emphasis on oracy, system leadership, and collaborative teacher learning. His fifth-edition Research Lesson Study Handbook (2019) has surpassed 100,000 downloads across seven languages, establishing lesson study as a catalyst for school improvement. Current work explores web-enabled practitioner research and pandemic-era educational adaptation.
Analysis of his 2014-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on lesson study's impact across three dimensions: teacher professional development (evidenced through discourse analysis), student achievement (particularly for marginalized learners), and system evolution in urban contexts. Recent work intensifies exploration of inclusive practices and virtual/hybrid professional learning environments.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Star Article 2019 (European Journal of Education)
- Wiley Most Downloaded Article Award (2019)
As Route Coordinator for the Education Leadership and Improvement Masters and EdD co-leader, Dudley shapes next-generation educational leaders. While not accepting new doctoral students, he established Camtree to support practitioner researchers through networking and publication support. His leadership spans national initiatives including the Primary National Strategy and Camden Learning.
Dudley directs key initiatives:
- Camtree (Teacher Research Exchange)
- Oracy Cambridge
- Leadership for Learning group
- Cambridge Educational Dialogue in Research (CEDiR)
