Dr. Mark Priestley

Professor

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Biography

Mark Priestley is a Professor at the University of Stirling and serves as the Director of the Stirling Centre for Research into Curriculum Making. With a career spanning over two decades in education, he has held several key roles including Deputy Dean and Director of Initial Teacher Education at Stirling. His extensive experience in curriculum studies is expressed through his involvement in various national and international educational organizations, contributing significantly to curriculum policy and teacher education. Priestley's current research interests focus on curriculum theory, teachers' professional development, and the complexities of curriculum enactment in diverse educational contexts. He actively engages with educational research and has supervised numerous doctoral candidates in the field of curriculum studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Stirling • Stirling

Leading research in curriculum studies, participating in government educational advisory roles, and supervising doctoral students.

Awards

#2024

BERA Academic Citizen of the Year

2024-01-01