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Susan Chapman is a Lecturer in the School of Education at Aberystwyth University, where she teaches undergraduate modules specializing in language and literacy. Her academic and research activities are deeply rooted in Welsh educational contexts, with a focus on curriculum development, pedagogy, and teacher engagement.
Research Interests: Susan's research centers on diversifying the curriculum, creativity in English education, and participatory research. She explores children's perceptions of cynefin (belonging) and the development of currere in Wales. Her work emphasizes context, autonomy, and reform, especially in rural schools.
Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on curriculum reform, teacher agency in literary text selection, inclusive pedagogy, and narrative inquiry. Articles frequently address challenges in Key Stage 3 literature teaching, including accountability, gender, and diversity, and examine the impact of the pandemic on education in mid-Wales.
- Principal Investigator, Successful Futures collaboration: Curriculum Reform in Rural Schools in Wales (2017–2019), funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
- Co-convenor, UK Literacy Association Special Interest Group on Participatory Research.
Collaborations and Activities: She regularly collaborates with colleagues at Aberystwyth University and participates in national conferences, including those by the British Educational Research Association and the UK Literacy Association, with upcoming participation scheduled for 2024 and 2025.
