Karen Appleby

Biography

Since joining the Institute of Education in 1995 as an experienced primary school teacher, learning and teaching in higher education has been a significant area of professional interest for Karen. Her work in this area was rewarded in 2003 with a University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Fellowship and in 2015 she achieved the status of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As Principal Lecturer she has a leadership role as the Institute of Education’s Co-Lead for Learning and Teaching which involves collaborative working with colleagues within the institute and across the university. Over the years she has had a range of roles within the Centre for Early Childhood including teaching, course leadership, Partnership Co-ordinator for the Foundation Degree in Early Years (delivered in collaboration with 8 partner colleges) and a leadership role as Principal Lecturer. Karen has worked independently and collaboratively with colleagues on a range of publications related to reflective practice.

Research Interest

Karen’s current research interests focus on practitioner perspectives on reflective practice.