Francis Dockerty

Lecturer in Primary Education

Primary Education

Contact Details

Fran is a lecturer in primary Physical Education who joined the department in 2021 after 8 years teaching in school. In his school experience, Fran was subject lead for PE and mentor for trainee teachers from the University of Worcester.

Fran has completed a Masters in educational leadership, researching school leadership, mentoring and coaching and effective subject leadership. Fran is currently at the thesis stage of his Doctorate in Education that looks at mentoring and CPD for primary Physical Education subject leaders. As part of his Doctorate, Fran has also researched child obesity policy, philosophy of physical education, models-based pedagogy in PE and reflexive practice in research.

Qualifications

MEd: Masters in Educational Leadership
Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education: Primary Education
Level 5 Certificate in Primary Physical Education Specialism
BA: Education Studies
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023)

Teaching & Research

Teaching Interests

Primary PE
Primary PE leadership
Teachers as researchers
Subject specific pedagogy

Research Interests

Currently researching mentoring and CPD for primary PE subject leaders as part of EdD thesis .
Childhood obesity and physical activity in children
Primary PE pedagogy
Subject leadership and specialism

Professional Bodies

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023)

External Roles

School governor for a primary school in Worcestershire