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Personal Statement
I am a research associate in the School of Education interested in understanding innovation in educational settings and exploring localised responses to addressing social inequality. I am Co-Director of Intergenerational Mentoring Network, Cic which develops research-informed practical projects to support schools and communities serving high numbers of pupils from working-class backgrounds. Past and current projects include the following themes:
- Understanding working-class pupil experiences of navigating post-school transitions and orientating to Higher Education
- Developing Intergenerational Mentoring to support working-class transitions to Higher Education and the professions
- Developing Intergenerational Mentoring to support literacy development in primary schools
- Adapting a social practice model of adult literacy for adults with learning difficulties
- Exploring the availability of music education for under 25 year olds in different localities
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Projects
- 5 Finished
Intergenerational mentoring for LAC - Looked After Children RSM
R S Macdonald Charitable Trust (The)
1/02/14 → 31/01/16
Project: Research
Research Output
Intergenerational Mentoring and Widening Participation in Higher Education
Wilson, A., Hunter, K. & McArthur, K., 1 Feb 2018, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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The role of intergenerational relationships in challenging educational inequality: improving participation of working-class pupils in higher education
Hunter, K., Wilson, A. & McArthur, K., 1 Jan 2018, In : Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. 16, 1, p. 5-25 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Thesis
Understanding working class orientations towards higher education - a qualitative study of education decision making practice
Author: Hunter, K., 9 Oct 2019Supervisor: Wilson, A. (Supervisor) & Sime, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Prizes
Scottish Graduate School of Social Science Research Impact and Knowledge Exchange Competition
Katie Hunter (Recipient), 3 Oct 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)