Dr. Fiona Patrick

Biography

Fiona Patrick is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, specifically within the School of Education. She is a member of the Cultures, Literacy, Inclusion Pedagogy research teaching group (CLIP) and the University of Glasgow Educational Assessment Network. With extensive experience in the field, Fiona has developed a deep understanding of the theory and practice of assessment pedagogies over her years at the University. Her research interests focus primarily on pedagogical reasoning in teacher education, examining the understanding of assessment and curriculum pedagogy. In 2021, she contributed to research that centered on enhancing pedagogical reasoning among initial teacher education students. Additionally, Fiona has worked on projects such as the Camau i'r Dyfodol project, which aims to co-construct knowledge for learning progression assessment in the context of the new Curriculum Wales. She employs qualitative interpretivist approaches, particularly inductive thematic analysis and narrative synthesis in her research. Fiona's work has contributed significantly to various literature reviews and educational reports commissioned by the Scottish Government, including those informing teacher education practices in Scotland. Her teaching philosophy revolves around the integration of theory and research into the classroom, engaging students in reflective and research-led learning.

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