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Rachel Booth is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University within the School of Social Sciences and Professions. She leads the Primary 3-7 PGCE courses and apprenticeships, serves as the Primary English Lead, and advocates for inclusive schools and transformative education. Rachel is a regional representative for the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) and has extensive experience in mentoring trainee teachers.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Biology with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Saint Martins College, University of Lancaster
- MA Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries, Central Saint Martins, UAL
- Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Research Interests:
- Transformative processes in higher education
- Reflective writing and 360º feedback in teaching and learning
- Feedback/feedforward principles in Initial Teacher Education
- Critical pedagogy for teaching SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- Impact of screen time on children's imagination and creativity
Rachel has over 20 years of teaching experience in inner London schools, where she held leadership roles such as Key Stage Lead, Phase Lead, and Senior Leadership. She also served as a governor in an inner London comprehensive secondary school. Her responsibilities include tutoring, mentoring, quality assurance of placements, and supporting trainee teachers in academic and practical settings. Additionally, Rachel previously worked as a designer, co-leading product development for the global brand Bang On The Door™ and designing London Underground licensed stationery.
