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Simon's main areas of research include historical school English pedagogy, the importance of teacher professionalism, collaboration, and the development of effective classroom practice. He directs the Teacher Education program and contributes significantly to the Language, Discourse & Communication research center, which is a major center for descriptive linguistics and applied linguistics in language education. His work examines the impact of substantial changes and sustained disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on teacher quality and retention. Simon has been involved in developing a new online course for King's, as well as a sixth edition resource book 'Becoming a Teacher', which addresses current educational issues. His research highlights the experiences of new teachers, particularly in relation to self-doubt and isolation during the pandemic, and aims to support them through effective practices in the classroom. He is also engaged in comparative studies of English education practices across Canada, England, and Scotland, focusing on policy and classroom belief practices.
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