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Biography
I am an associate professor in the School of Psychology and the school's Senior Tutor.
I run the Psychology Learning and Teaching Enhancement (PLATE) group. This group meets regularly and aims to improve learning and teaching within the School.
I am a Senior Fellow of the HEA.
Teaching Summary
One of my main teaching responsibilities is the academic development of first-year students. This is mainly delivered through workshops (e.g., how to learn, research skills, writing skills, and… read more
One of my main teaching responsibilities is the academic development of first-year students. This is mainly delivered through workshops (e.g., how to learn, research skills, writing skills, and software skills). I am interested in applying research from Psychology to learning at university (e.g., the testing effect, the spacing effect).
Modules
Practical methods and workshops in Psychology (Workshops)
Biological Psychology (Neuroanatomy and Learning)
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Mechanisms of Learning and Psychopathology
Research project. Projects this year are investigating learning techniques
Textbook
Whitt, E., McDonald, S., Doherty, A., Bailey, K. (2023). The Psychology Project Manual. Oxford University Press.