Amanda Davis
Senior Lecturer
My profile
Biography
I initially trained and worked as a primary school teacher, and worked with children in London in the early part of my career. I have worked in higher education for 23 years, teaching on a range of childhood studies and social care courses.
In my spare time I love to cook, garden and I dabble in a range of textile craft activities. I volunteer for a local community environmental group, and I also enjoy walks with my dog and family in the countryside.
Words of wisdom
Be prepared and organised, and always take time at the end of the day to reflect on what you have achieved
Academic and professional qualifications
MA Education and Professional Practice
BA (Hons) Humanities
PGCE (primary)
PG Dip Education
Cert Qualitative Studies in Post Compulsory Education
Cert Management Studies
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
External examiner roles
Blackpool and the Fylde College (University of Lancaster)
University of Hull
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
University of Staffordshire
University of Cumbria
Teaching
Why do I teach?
I teach because I am inspired by people’s ideas and fresh approaches to looking at things. I love the way that students can sometimes help me see things from a different perspective, and I hope that I do the same for them. I love to feel that I make a small difference to individuals’ professional lives as they embark on their career, and am thrilled to be working with people - both colleagues and students - who are primarily concerned with children’s care and education.
How I’ll teach you
I like to use a range of different techniques when teaching, so expect the unexpected. I want students to participate fully in my classes, and am always happy for students to challenge ideas under discussion.
Subject areas
Childhood Studies