Andrea Pratt
School of Education
Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies
Email: A.Pratt@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 4609
Andrea Pratt is a senior lecturer in the school of education, joining the university in 2009 following a career for 15 years as a teacher. Andrea joined LJMU as a teacher educator and has a wealth of experience in both education and teacher education. During her time at LJMU, she has designed and delivered a range of high-quality teaching programmes and materials across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Andrea was the programme leader for the MA Education practice and had the role of deputy secondary programme leader. Andrea very much enjoys student facing teaching and delivery, and includes planning, design, and development of programmes, including re-validation and responsibility for the management of teaching and learning materials. Andrea has played a pivotal role in Ofsted inspections and accreditation for the DfE. The LJMU submission for curriculum was one of the highest scoring responses for any institution producing exemplary teaching materials on how children learn and cognition. Andrea is currently pursuing a PhD by publication and nearing the final stages. She is commitment to producing high-quality research activity resulting in quality publications. Andrea is engaged in relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities and recently contributed to a book chapter on transforming teaching that is now in print for Routledge. Andrea has been awarded teaching excellence awards for her work and awarded the individual award, the LJMU Vice-Chancellors award for teaching excellence for her work to enhance the student experience with distinction. Last year she was a finalist for the Vice Chancellors impact award. Andrea was the recipient of the LJMU postgraduate teacher of the year, an award she is most proud of as students are at the very heart of what she does. Working as a personal tutor and supporting students pastorally she provides support and guidance for student learning activities, overcoming, and removing barriers, and supporting them through personal circumstances. Andrea is a proud advocate of the ethos and values of LJMU, to support the wider community.
Degrees
2013, Liverpol John Moores University, United Kingdom, Masters in Advanced educational practice
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, BA (Hons) Design and Communication Media
Academic appointments
Senior Lecturer in initial teacher education, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - present
Postgraduate training
PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, United Kingdom, University of Central Lancashire, ? - present
Chapters
Pratt A. 2024. Transforming Teaching: Demonstration, Modelling and the Art of Instruction A Practical Guide to Teaching Art and Design in the Secondary School :49-61 DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Atherton P, Pratt A. 2022. From reflective models towards collaborative autoethnography. How can social media be used as a pedagogic tool for Secondary student teachers? INTED2022 Proceedings, INTED 2022 :8721-8729 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Peiser G, Pratt A. Student teachers’ views about the university’s (research) contribution to professional knowledge development British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2021
Peiser G, Pratt A. The redesign of a secondary postgraduate diploma in education; student teachers' views on the core module TEAN Annual Conference 2019
Peiser G, Pratt A. Student teachers' views about the university's (research) contribution to professional knowledge development TEAN Annual Conference 2021
Journal article
Peiser G, Pratt A, Putwain DW. 2022. Student teachers’ views about the university’s research contribution to professional knowledge development Teaching and Teacher Education, 112 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Pratt A, Tynan R. 2019. The journey from reflection on practice to research informed practice: the contribution of MA practitioner research Jackson A. Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, Volune :35-46 Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Pratt A, Wilberforce C. 2019. Subject knowledge or pedagogical knowledge to teach? Perceptions of student teachers on effective preparation to teach primary science Jackson A. Teacher Education Advancement Network, 11 :57-67 Publisher Url
Lloyd D, Jones PA, Pratt A, Duncalf D. 2019. Research informed teaching reaching beyond initial teacher education, examples of success in the North West of England: Empowering teachers to reach for success Teacher Education Advancement Network, 11 :106-116 Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Morley D, Maher A, Walsh BA, Dinning TM, Lloyd D, Pratt A. 2017. Making reasonable adjustments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities: pre-service teachers' perceptions of an online support research British journal of Special Education., 44 :203-219 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Pratt A, Duncalf D, Lloyd D, Horsfall P. 2017. Teacher perspectives of cultivating learning through practitioner enquiry to transform practice Teacher Education Advancement Network, 9 :113-123 Publisher Url Public Url
Hennessy C, Adams G, Mahon E, Nixon S, Pratt A, Williams L. 2014. Discovering inspiring teaching: immersive models of staff development Quality Assurance in Education, 22 :240-254 DOI Publisher Url
Pratt A, McLain MN, Bell D. 2014. Show How know how part two D&T Practice, :32-34 Author Url Publisher Url
Pratt A, McLain M. 2013. Show How Know How D&T Practice, 3 Author Url Publisher Url
Pratt A, Lloyd D. 2012. The new Ofsted Framework - implications for teaching and learning Teaching Business and Economics, 16 :28-29 Author Url Publisher Url
McLain MN, Pratt A. 2012. How to pass your PGCE essay first time Whitton N, Davies LT, Green R, Mitchell A. D&T Practice, :26-29 Publisher Url
External collaboration:
Liverpool John Moores University working with EHRC to produce resources for reasonable adjustments, Equality and Human Rights Commission. 2104
Liverpool One educational resources, Liverpool John Moores University.
Award:
Liverpool John Moores University, Shortlisted for the Vice Chancellors Award for Excellence - Impact Story, DFE reaccreditation team. 2023
LJMU, Liaison tutor of the year (Secondary). 2019
Vice Chancellor Awards, Social & Economic Engagement (SEEC) 2017, Runners up for the Vice Chancellor Awards, Social & Economic Engagement (SEEC) 2017 as part of the Teacher Education team for the project 'Difficult Conversations' Prevent strategy. 2017
Liverpool Students Union, Amazing postgraduate teacher of the year. 2016
LJMU, Excellence Award Recognition of Distinction in Teaching. 2014
LJMU, Teaching Excellence Award - Learning Teaching and Assessment Committee.. 2013
Conference presentation:
Oral presentation, Manchester, Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN) Annual Conference, To consider newly and recently qualified teachers’ engagement in undertaking research informed practice to encourage transformation in the classroom.. 2023
Oral presentation, Online, Tean Conference 2021, Student teachers views about the University's (research) contribution to professional knowledge development. 2021
Oral presentation, Conference Aston, Birmingham, Celebrating the inspiration of the professional teacher educator, The journey from the reflective practitioner to research informed practice: an evaluation of the contribution of MA practitioner research. 2019
Oral presentation, Birmingham, 10th TEAN Conference, The journey from the reflective practitioner to research informed practice: an evaluation of the contribution of MA practitioner research. 2019
Oral presentation, Conference Aston, Birminham, Celebrating the inspiration of the professional teacher educator, The redesign of a secondary Postgraduate Diploma in Education Student views on the core module. 2019
Oral presentation, Birmingham, 7th Annual TEAN Conference, Transforming Practice in a secondary school setting through a collaborative learning model.. 2016
Conference organisation:
Conference organiser, LJMU Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Secondary Schools Conference School of Education. 2018
Conference organiser for secondary education, LJMU Child and Adolescent Mental Health Schools Conference School of Education 2018. 2018
Conference organiser, PGCE Professional studies Conferences. 2010
Membership of professional bodies:
National Society for Education in Art & Design (NSEAD), NSEAD, http://www.nsead.org/home/index.aspx. 2015
Teaching qualification:
Masters in Advanced educational practice. 2013
PG Cert Learning to teach in Higher Education. 2012
Fellowships:
Higher Education Academy, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 2012