Dr Kirsty Fuller
Lecturer In Primary Education QTS
My name is Kirsty and I am a senior lecturer on the BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS and on the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Primary Education
My background is in primary education, as a class teacher, subject leader, and school principal. I have taught in both England and North Wales but spent the most significant proportion of my career so far in international schools in Germany. I have worked within culturally and linguistically diverse environments and student-centred contexts with creative, process-driven curricula.
My approach to education maintains an orientation towards education for developing human capacities, including those for compassion, empathy, and care. It also underscores the value of engaging in educational practices which develop students who are critical thinkers, civically engaged citizens, and resilient individuals.
In my doctoral dissertation, I engaged central concepts of cosmopolitanism, liberal education, and Bildung, in considering the transformative possibilities of a normatively driven, cosmopolitan conception of international education. I also considered the roles and responsibilities of educators in upholding and promoting ethical educational practices which centre on the cultivation of humanity and, in the tradition of Bildung, forming the human person. These themes continue to be central to my practice as well as inform my research interests which include the following:
- Cosmopolitanism and Cosmopolitan Education
- Education and social justice
- Liberal education
- Education for citizenship
- A Capability Approach to Education
- International Education
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- Teacher identity
- Inclusive education
- Anti-Racist practice
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wrexham and Flintshire Children’s University: Pilot Study Evaluation Report, Fuller, Kirsty; Edwards, Natalie |
Other Publication |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | Date |
|---|---|---|
| British Psychological Society | Graduate member | 07/1997 |
| Higher Education Association | Fellow | 09/2022 |
| Chartered College of Teachers | Professional Affiliate | 11/2024 |
Committees
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| UCET Research and International | 10/2024 |
| Faculty Ethics Committee | 08/2022 |
| Race Equality Charter Self Assessment Team | 03/2024 |
| Academic Development Team - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | 11/2024 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hull | BSc (Hons) Psychology | Psychology |
| Wrexham Glyndŵr University | PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education | Education |
| University of Glasgow | EdD | Education |
| The Open University | MAEd | Education |
| University of Hull | PGCE (Primary) | Primary Education |
| University of Leicester | PGCert Child and Adolescent Mental Health | Mental Health |
Teaching Interests
I lead and teach the Level 7 Masters modules on the PGCE and on the level 6 Personal Research Project on the undergraduate QTS programme. The modules have a focus on reflective practice and on critical examination of contemporary issues in primary education. Adaptive and inclusive teaching – overcoming barriers to learning - is also central to my interests and teaching responsibilities.
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Masters I | PGP7017 |
| Masters II | PGP7018 |
| Personal Research Project in Primary Education | PEQ6070 |
| Professional Studies 2 - Valuting Learners as individuals | PEQ5029 |
| Elective 3 - Developing Subject Knowledge and Understanding | PEQ6085 |
| Professional Studies | PGP6048 |
| The Broader Curriculum: Expression | PEQ4045 |
| Core Foreign Languages 3 | PEQ6069 |