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Teaching Interests
PGDE Chemistry coordinator
BGE Immersion Coordinator
Research Interests
Scottish education and curriculum policy
Sustainability
STEM education in Primary schools
Personal Statement
Natasha graduated from Strathclyde University with an Honours degree in Biochemistry and Immunology followed by a PGDE in Chemistry with Teaching. Natasha was Faculty Head in a Glasgow City Council school for 9 years before joining the University of Strathclyde on secondment in 2022. Natasha has also received her dual qualification in Biology with Teaching.
As the coordinator of the PGDE Chemistry with Science course, Natasha is responsible for recruitment to the course and teaches on the BA course, Primary Science and Technology.
Natasha is currently working towards a MEd Education Studies.
Tutor Responsibilities:
X7465 - PGDE Curriculum and Pedagogy: Chemistry with Science
X7460 – Professional Skills: Professional Practice (PGDE)
X7460 - PGDE Professional Learning Through Enquiry
X7332 - Science and Technology in the Primary School
Other Roles:
BGE Immersion Coordinator
PGDE Chemistry with Science admissions selector
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Biochemistry and Immunology, Strathclyde University PGDE Chemistry with Science
2007 → 2008
Strathclyde University BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Immunology
1999 → 2003
Keywords
- PGDE , STEM, Chemistry, Effective teaching and learning , STEM in Primary School,
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Projects
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Engineering equity in STEM employment
Essex, J., Hendry, M., Cunningham, M. R., Ivaturi, A., Wang, Y. & McQuilken, N.
1/06/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Internally funded project
Activities
- 1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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BGE Science Immersion Week
Natasha McQuilken (Organiser), Debbie McLeod (Organiser), Paul Chambers (Organiser), Jane Essex (Organiser), Pamela Jane Tait (Participant) & Laura Gray (Participant)
Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course