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Vicky Duckworth is a Professor of Further Education at Edge Hill University, affiliated with the Research Health Research Institute. She teaches across various modules from level 5 to level 7 MA delivery and serves as a PhD supervisor. Her academic career spans over two decades, during which she has developed a national and international reputation in Adult Education and Literacy.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Educational Research, Lancaster University (2004-2011)
- MEd, Manchester Metropolitan University (1998-2003)
- MA in English, University of Manchester (1997-2001)
- Postgraduate Education Diploma, Manchester Metropolitan University (1997-1998)
- PGCert, University of Bolton (1995-1996)
- BA in English, Manchester Metropolitan University (1992-1995)
Vicky Duckworth's research focuses on Adult Education and Literacy through a critical lens, applying Bourdieu's theoretical framework alongside feminist perspectives, sociology of education, ethics of care, and critical literacy pedagogy. Her work explores the impact of violence and trauma on learning, possibilities for resistance and transformation, and connections to class, gender, ethnicity, health, and literacy. She is deeply committed to challenging inequality through critical and emancipatory approaches to education, widening participation, inclusion, community action, and research with a strong social justice agenda. Her research aims to empower marginalized learners and transform educational practices to create more equitable learning environments.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on transformative teaching and learning, digital literacy, and social justice in education. There's a clear trajectory from theoretical explorations of literacy and social justice toward practical applications of transformative pedagogies, with increasing attention to digital technologies and their role in educational equity. Her work consistently connects theory to practice, emphasizing hope, empowerment, and resistance in educational contexts, particularly in further and adult education settings.
Scientific Awards:
- Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching (2014)
- Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching (2015)
- International Professional (2010)
- Outstanding Paper (2016)
- Visiting scholar (2024)
Vicky Duckworth actively supervises PhD students and has advised on educational policy at national and international levels. She serves as a trustee of the Helena Kennedy Foundation and is a board member of the Association for Research in Post-Compulsory Education. Her research projects, including 'Transforming Adult Learner lives Australia,' demonstrate her commitment to practical applications of her theoretical work. She has received funding for multiple research initiatives focused on transformative teaching and learning in further education, with emphasis on social justice and empowerment. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.
Vicky Duckworth is involved in several research centers and networks, including the Centre for Social Responsibility, the Participative and Action Research Network, and the Transformative Education group. Her collaborative work spans international boundaries, with recent activities including a visiting researcher position at Deakin University in Australia. She is actively engaged in the academic community through editorial work, conference presentations, and peer review activities.
