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Talitha Bird is an Associate Professor at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social Sciences. She serves as the Head of Division for Education and is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She currently leads modules at Levels 4 and 6 and supervises Level 6 dissertation students.
Education:
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies
- MA in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
- PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training
Her research is deeply rooted in critical theory and critical pedagogy, with a focus on gender, sexuality, and childhood within educational settings. She is particularly interested in how identity and positionality shape learning environments. Her methodological approach emphasizes creative and collaborative techniques such as Participatory Action Research and photovoice, aiming to democratize knowledge production in educational research.
The 2023 publication reflects her ongoing exploration of identity and power dynamics in higher education, particularly within education studies programs. Her work consistently centers on social justice, equity, and transformative learning practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Vice Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award (2016)
Talitha provides supervisory support to Level 6 dissertation students and has previously served as Programme Leader for Education Studies, Year Leader, Widening Participation Representative, Placement Coordinator, and Employability Coordinator. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on educational theory, childhood, social justice, and philosophy of education. She has not received any named research grants in the provided text, but her leadership roles indicate significant institutional engagement.
She is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Criminology and Community and Social Justice, which underscores her commitment to justice-oriented research and interdisciplinary collaboration in the social sciences.
