Kia Shackleton

    • University of Plymouth
      5th Floor
      Rolle Building
      Plymouth
      PL4 8AA

      United Kingdom

    Overview

    Profile summary

    PHD Education researcher, investigating 'Agents and Agency: Grounded Theorising of Plymouth City College Educators' Agency in Embodying ESD in a FE Context'.

    Climate Education research assistant under Professor Allison Anderson, exploring the impact that climate education workshops have on the values and attitudes of both student and teacher participants.

    English lecturer at City College Plymouth, delivering a range of literacy-oriented qualifications in the post-16 sector.

    PGCE in post-compulsory education at the University of Plymouth, following graduation from the University of Reading with a first-class degree in joint honours BA German Studies and English Language, alongside awarding of the Peter Thurlow Memorial Prize 2022.

    Professional memberships

    Member of SET and UCU

    Roles on external bodies

    Postgraduate Research Representative for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Busisness at the University of Plymouth

    Teaching interests

    Post-compulsory education and ITE; Education for Sustainability; English Language and Linguistics

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

    Academic qualifications

    22 Education and teaching, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Level 7 PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education, University of Plymouth

    Sept 2022Jun 2023

    Award Date: 22 Jun 2023

    19 Language and area studies, First Degree, 1st degree BA German with English Language and Linguistics, University of Reading

    Jan 2018Jun 2022

    Award Date: 22 Jun 2022

    External positions

    Lecturer, Plymouth City College

    Sept 2022 → …

    Research Interests

    • Further Education
    • Education for Sustainability
    • Agency
    • Educator Agency

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