Richard Holme

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Holme, Richard

Dr

  • Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship), Education
 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4839-3563

  • United Kingdom

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20132022

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Biography

Richard Holme is a lecturer in education and teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Richard is the Academic Lead for Education (Masters-level) and leads the Full-time On-campus and Online MEd programmes. His areas of teaching specialism include primary education, STEM subject areas, and educational innovation. Richard's main area of research interest is teacher professional learning and development specifically focussing on grassroots professional development, with his doctoral research thesis investigating the topic of grassroots or teacher-led professional development.


Richard’s professional background was predominantly within school-based education and during this time he taught mainly in the primary sector. Prior to working as a class teacher he worked supporting children with ASD and communication support needs within mainstream secondary education. Whilst teaching Richard completed his Masters’ degree in Education, with a thesis specialising in teachers' perceptions to approaches to behavioural management.


Prior to a career in education Richard worked in food manufacturing and supply chain management, with multinational companies Unilever and PepsiCo. He also managed a large European Union funded project supporting workforce development in the food manufacturing sector. Outside of work he is interested in issues relating to the environment and sustainability and outdoor pursuits, including open-water swimming.

Teaching

Richard currently teaches on the MA Primary Education, PGDE, and MEd Education programmes, and supervises MEd, Professional Doctorate, and PhD projects.

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 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

External positions

External Examiner, Northumbria University

2022 → …

External Examiner, Newcastle University

2017 → 2022

External Examiner, Goldsmiths, University of London

2016 → 2020

Keywords

  • LB1501 Primary Education

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