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Personal profile
Teaching
Dianne is a Lecturer in the School of Education and Social Work and is currently the Programme Director for the Master of Education programme. She also teaches on the School's initial teacher education programmes. Dianne is Chair of the Scottish Universities Inclusion Group and a member of the Scottish Professional Learning Network steering group. She was awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in November 2013.
Dianne's research interests lie in the areas of inclusion and educational transitions. She is currently finishing her Professional Doctorate which focuses on stakeholders' experiences of the move from primary to secondary school.
Dianne completed her initial teacher education at Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside, going on to teach in primary and specialist schools before joining a Local Authority's specialist teaching service. Her most recent teaching post was as an Inclusion Teacher, where she taught children with Autism and with Learning Difficulties. Dianne has also held the post of Autism Specialist Team Leader and led a team of teachers, taking up this role from 2007 - 2011. She also enjoyed delivering continuing professional development opportunities for teachers, parents and carers.
Dianne serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Dundee Women's Aid where she is currently the Vice-Chair. She is also a keen pianist and flautist, and enjoys walks with her dogs, Bob, Ruby and Dexter.
Education/Academic qualification
Award Date: 1 Nov 2013
PGCert THE, University of Cumbria
1 Jul 2010 → 30 Jun 2011
Award Date: 1 Jul 2011
Master of Education, University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Master of Education, University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Lancaster University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1998
External positions
External Examiner, University of Aberdeen
1 Oct 2019 → …External Examiner, University of Strathclyde
1 Oct 2017 → …Keywords
- LB1501 Primary Education
- LB2300 Higher Education
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Research Output
Context and Implications Document for: Systematic Literature Review of Primary‒Secondary Transitions: International Research
Jindal-Snape, D., Hannah, E. F. S., Cantali, D., Barlow, W. & MacGillivray, S., Jun 2020, In : Review of Education. 8, 2, p. 567-569 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Systematic literature review of primary-secondary transitions: International research
Jindal-Snape, D., Hannah, E. F. S., Cantali, D., Barlow, W. & MacGillivray, S., Jun 2020, In : Review of Education. 8, 2, p. 526-566 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Teachers talk about inclusion… but can they implement it in their classroom? Exploring teachers’ views on inclusion in a Scottish secondary school
Ferriday, G. & Cantali, D., 24 May 2020, In : Support for Learning. 35, 2, p. 144-162 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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A four-stage longitudinal study exploring pupils' experiences, preparation and support systems during primary to secondary school transitions
Jindal-Snape, D. & Cantali, D., 11 Sep 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
A four-stage longitudinal study exploring pupils’ experiences, preparation and support systems during primary-secondary school transitions
Jindal-Snape, D. & Cantali, D., Dec 2019, In : British Educational Research Journal. 45, 6, p. 1255-1278 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Prizes
DUSA Student-Led Teaching Award Nominee
Cantali, Dianne (Recipient), May 2016
Prize: Other distinction
DUSA Student-Led Teaching Award Nominee
Cantali, Dianne (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: Other distinction
DUSA Student-Led Teaching Awards (Nominee)
Cantali, Dianne (Recipient), 1 May 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
School Learning and Teaching Awards Nominee
Cantali, Dianne (Recipient) & Boyle, Lynn (Recipient), May 2016
Prize: Other distinction
School Learning and Teaching Awards Nominee
Cantali, Dianne (Recipient), May 2016
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
QAA Enhancement Themes Conference 2020 Beyond Measure: Exploring What Counts in HIgher Education (Event)
Dianne Cantali (Editorial board member)
1 Nov 2019 → 12 Dec 2019
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Scottish Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2019
Dianne Cantali (Chair)
20 Nov 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
School Research & Scholarship Conference 2019
Dianne Cantali (Organiser)
13 Dec 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
School Research & Scholarship Conference 2019
Dianne Cantali (Participant)
13 Dec 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Scottish Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2019
Dianne Cantali (Participant)
21 Nov 2019 → 22 Nov 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference