Initial Teacher Education
Meet the team
The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team at South Devon University Centre consists of highly experienced practitioners in the field. They bring years of teaching experience across a range of education and training sectors – further education, higher education, secondary schools, middle schools, primary schools, private training providers, private schools, public schools, multi-academy trusts. With an integral focus on evidenced-informed practice in our curriculum we are dedicated to maintaining currency in our own practice through engagement with a range of research and scholarly activity. This will ensure our trainees receive current, relevant and practical support that will guide their practice and professional development.
Leigh Bower PGCE, BSc (Hons)
Main areas of teaching
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Coaching and mentoring
Bio
Research and scholarly activity
I have completed the level 5 ILM coaching and mentoring certificate and the level 5 coaching professional apprenticeship. I am currently working towards a level 7 in coaching and mentoring for educational practitioners. My main area of focus for this research has been around the implementation of an effective mentoring programme for trainee teachers within a further education setting.
Kath Burrows MA Ed, FHEA, PGCE, BA (Hons)
Main areas of teaching
- Teacher training
- I am the course manager for and lecturer on the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Level Professional Coach Apprenticeship and the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.
Bio
Research and scholarly activity
Emma Corin (FHEA)
Main areas of teaching
- Teacher Training
- Quality Assurance
- Assessment Practice
Bio
Research and scholarly activity
Paul Hooper FHEA, PGCE, BSc (Hons), HND
Main areas of teaching
- Teacher Education
- Sports Therapy
- Sports Injury Management
- Health Psychology and Sociology of Sport
Bio
Dr Katy Hensby PFHEA, EdD, MA.Ed, PGCE
Main areas of teaching
- Education
- Teacher Training
- Outdoor and Adventure Education
- Social Science