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Dr Sue Bentham serves as a Principal Lecturer and Co-ordinator of Masters Provision within the Education Department at the University of Chichester, where she has contributed for over eight years to programs including the MA (Education), Masters of Teaching and Learning, and the Student Associate Scheme.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Degree in Psychology
- MSc in Applied Psychology (Learning Disabilities)
- Doctoral degree focusing on collaborative relationships between teachers and teaching assistants
Bentham's research centers on educational psychology with specialized focus on student motivation, child wellbeing, and teacher-teacher assistant collaboration. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly through evidence-based staff training methodologies developed from extensive field experience.
Her recent publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary engagement between psychology and education. The 2023 mixed-methods study on group singing's impact demonstrates innovative approaches to measuring children's wellbeing, while the 2018 work on motivational profiles provides actionable tools for diverse educational settings. Both studies reflect her commitment to translating research into practical teacher resources.
In her leadership capacity, Bentham oversees comprehensive curriculum design and delivery for Masters programs, leveraging her background in Psychology and eight years of pre-academic experience in residential disability services. Her nine published books for teaching assistants—including the 2018 title How to Be a Brilliant Teaching Assistant—constitute significant contributions to professional development literature in educational support roles.
