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Biography
Tara Harper is a Lecturer in Education in the School of Education and Social Work.
She began her career as a secondary mathematics teacher in the Borders in 1992 and has also taught mathematics in Fife and Clackmannanshire. After a period of time working as a Mathematics Development Officer in Clackmannanshire, she re-trained as a primary teacher and has taught in the primary sector ever since. She has had a variety of roles including Class Teacher, Principal Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and latterly Head Teacher in Perth and Kinross. She joined the University as a permanent member of staff, teaching mathematics education on primary and secondary teacher education programmes in February 2015.
Tara completed her Masters in Professional Enquiry: School Leadership and Management in 2013 with the final dissertation titled 'Evaluating Professional Learning'.
Research interests
- Developing 'intriguing' learning and teaching in mathematics education
- How primary and secondary colleagues can learn from one another and provide a progressive, coherent transition between primary and secondary mathematics and education
- Co-operative learning in mathematics teaching
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Science, Evaluating Professional Learning and Professional Learning Through Coaching and Mentoring , University of Stirling
Award Date: 10 Jun 2013
External positions
External Examiner , University of the Highlands and Islands
1 Sept 2020 → 31 Aug 2024
External Examiner, University of Glasgow
31 Aug 2018 → …
External Examiner, University of Edinburgh
1 Sept 2017 → …
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- Mathematics Education
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Developing Digital Literacies in Teacher Education: A Collaborative Enquiry Examining Teacher Educators’ Experiences of Teaching Online During the Pandemic
Coker, H. (Lead / Corresponding author), Harper, T., Campbell, L., Tonner-Saunders, S., Waghorn, L. & Robertson, D., 25 Oct 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Informal, Grassroots Online Professional Learning: The Experiences of Teacher Educators
Harper, T. & Holme, R. (Lead / Corresponding author), 2022, Developing Online Teaching in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Continuing Professional Learning and Development. Forbes, D. & Walker, R. (eds.). Singapore: Springer Singapore, p. 159-169 11 p. (Professional and Practice-based Learning; vol. 29).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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2D shape and 3D objects and Angles, Symmetry and Transformation
Harper, T. & Lapere, L., Dec 2019, Primary Maths for Scotland: Second Level Teacher Guide : For Curriculum for Excellence Primary Maths. Leckie & Leckie Ltd, (Primary Maths for Scotland).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
Prizes
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SLTA Nominee 2017 - Outstanding Commitment to Student Welfare
Harper, T. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Other distinction
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SLTA Nominee 2021 - Most Inspirational Teacher/Best Assessment and Feedback/Outstanding Commitment to Student Welfare
Harper, T. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Using manipulatives in Early, First, and Second Level
Harper, T. (Speaker)
25 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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GTCS re-accreditation (Event)
Harper, T. (Contributor)
23 May 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of team
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SHSL Reading Retreat (Event)
Harper, T. (Chair)
10 Jun 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of group
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ATM 2023 virtual conference
Harper, T. (Speaker)
7 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Scottish Mathematical Council Conference (External organisation)
Harper, T. (Chair)
20 May 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of council