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Rachel Simpson is an Associate Professor at Durham University's School of Education, specializing in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) with a focus on Primary Science Education. She teaches on PGCE, BA Primary Education, and Masters-level modules while serving as Director of Professional Programmes (non-QTS) and Assessment Leader across ITE programmes. Her leadership roles include PGCE Primary Programme Director and Deputy Director for Primary Professional Programmes.
- Education: BSc(Hons) in Animal and Plant Biology from Sheffield University
- PGCE: Primary Education at Homerton College, Cambridge University
Research Focus:
- Creative teaching and creative teacher development
- Peer review as formative assessment in higher education
- Enhancing trainee teachers' engagement and resilience
- Student-centered learning approaches
- Primary science pedagogy
- Academic writing support systems
Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize creative pedagogy (2019-2022), technology-enhanced writing support (2020), and formative assessment innovations (2017-2019). All publications address teacher education challenges with interdisciplinary applications in science and communication.
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- University-funded project co-leader for student learning experience enhancement
Professional Contributions: Designed international teacher training workshops, led PGCE student engagement initiatives, and conducted outreach for Primary Science CPD since 2017. Currently oversees assessment quality across ITE programmes and co-directs the PGCE International Programme.
