Jeanette Bell
Senior Lecturer
Biography
I began my teaching career in 1990 after gaining a B.ED (Hons) with Psychology. I taught in mainstream settings for 8 years, working with Nursery, Reception and Year 1. I spent two more years working with children with multi-sensory impairment in a specialist provision. I then move to teaching in FE and HE with 16-18 year olds and mature students training to work with young childdren. I was Programme Leader for the Level 3 children's workforce qualifications and also Programme Leader for one of the first FdA qualifications in Early Years Practice (2004 - 2011), validated by Liverpool John Moores University. I have worked at the University of Chester for over 13 years, acting as Programme Leader for the BA Early Childhood Studies.
Teaching and Supervision
1990-1995 - Stocktonwood Infants Liverpool (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, PE Coordinator) 1996-1998 - Roscoe Infants School Liverpool (Reception, Year 1, mathematics Coordinator) 1999-2000 - Teacher in charge of MSI Unit, Liverpool 2001-2010 - Lecturer in Child Studies, Liverpool Community College (FE and HE programmes) 2011- present Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood, School of Education, University of Chester
Research and Knowledge Exchange
My key research interests are in practitioner pedagogy and intergenerational practice. I am particularly interested in the role of grandparents in supporting young children's learning. I am currently at the thesis writing stage for my EdD qualification which is exploring the effects of situating a nursery within a residential village.