NICOLA LOOKER

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NICOLA LOOKER

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7259-8166
    20212023

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    Biography

    I worked for 15 years as a software developer before retraining and teaching Computer Science in the secondary sector. I now work in teacher education at Edge Hill University. I am also a part-time PhD student in the School of Computing Science (Centre for Computing Science Education) at the University of Glasgow. My PhD focuses on the extent to which the epistemic practices of computing can support teacher education.

    Teaching

    I teach on the following courses and modules: 

    • PGCE Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology
    • MA Education module PRL4049: Brain, Mind and Knowledge: exploring key concepts in the cognitive sciences

    External engagement

    I facilitate the Reading the ITE Evidence Base reading group. The aim of the reading group is to bring those interested in teacher education together to discuss and critically engage with relevant literature. 

    I am also involved in meetups for Computer Science Education research students (#CSEdRStudents) and Computing teacher educators (#ComputingTen). 

    Please contact me if you would like to attend - all welcome.

    Research interests

    • Computing education
    • The relationship between disciplinary knowledge, epistemology and educational practice
    • Epistemological development of computing students
    • Epistemic practices of computing for education
    • Teacher education and subject knowledge development
    • Teaching and learning of computer programming

    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 5 - Gender Equality

    Education/Academic qualification

    Education, PGCert, Teaching in Higher Education, Edge Hill University

    Jan 2021 → Nov 2022

    Award Date: 10 Nov 2022

    Education, MA, Can pair-programming influence girls’ perception of Computer Science?, Edge Hill University

    Award Date: 1 Nov 2016

    Education, PGCert, Computer Science and Information Technology, Edge Hill University

    Award Date: 1 Jul 2015

    Computing, BSc, The Open University

    Award Date: 1 Sept 2008

    Other positions

    Foundation Governor, St Julie's Catholic High School

    2019 → …

    Research Groups

    • Pedagogy and Curriculum Research Network

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    • 1 Publication Peer-review