معرفی
Rebekah Ackroyd is a Lecturer and Programme Leader for the PgC in Learning and Teaching in Professional and Higher Education at the University of Cumbria. She teaches on postgraduate courses such as the MA in Education Professional Practice and PGCE non-QTS. Her background includes secondary Religious Studies teaching, roles as a teaching assistant and coordinator, and experience in a German democratic free school. She currently serves as a primary school governor.
Education
- PhD - Social Justice and Education (University of Cumbria)
- MA - Educational Leadership (University of Warwick)
- PGCE with QTS (Birmingham City University)
- MA (Hons) - Theological Studies (University of St Andrews)
Research Interests
Rebekah’s research focuses on Religious Education pedagogy, tolerance promotion in schools, educational inequality, and qualitative methodologies. She explores how educational practices vary across contexts (schools, adult education, home schooling) and advocates for socially just educational policies. Her work includes studies on Islamophobia, values education, and creativity in teaching.
Publications Overview
Recent work includes studies on democratic land use education, child participation in data generation, and interfaith pedagogical strategies. Her 2025 paper on academic voice development highlights mentorship frameworks for early career researchers.
Professional Roles
- BERA Early Career Researcher Network Representative (North of England)
- Supervises MA and PhD students in education-related disciplines
Engagement
Rebekah evaluates youth arts charities and collaborates with institutions on projects addressing educational democracy and social justice.
