Dr Joanna Haynes

Role

Research Leadership
I lead the Voice Inclusion and Participation Research Cluster in the Institute of Education and act as research mentor for its members. I am a member of the Institute Research Committee.

MPhil/PhD/EdD Supervision

Director of Studies:

• Maureen McGinty's study on the impact of Higher Level Teaching Assistant status on the working lives and identities of Teaching Assistants in English schools
• Gillen Motherway's Deweyan Enquiry on Philosophy with Children in Irish Educate Together Schools
• Carrie Ansell's study on the relationships between Readers, Texts and Place
• Kevin Walker's study of Active Citizenship (EdD)

Co-supervisor:

• Heather Knight's study on the pedagogical role of the arts as a medium for intercultural conflict transformation
• Russell Shobrook's study of transitions made by naval personnel in becoming instructors

Internal examining:
I am regularly involved in commenting on transfer papers for both the MPhil/PhD and the EdD and acting as internal examiner in PhD viva voce examinations. I am often invited to chair viva voce examinations.

MSc Social Research
Module co-leader for Theories and Practices of Educational Research

EdD Programme
I've given  presentations over the last four years on research ethics in doctoral study and on my own research projects in  modules 'Communities, Cultures and Change' and in 'Social Research'.

BA Education Studies
Module Leader for Learning through Children's Literature: Childhood, Education and Philosophy

Qualifications

PhD University of Exeter

M.Ed University of Bristol

BA Hons Philosophy - University of Kent at Canterbury

PGCE Primary - Jordanhill College, Glasgow

Following undergraduate studies in Philosophy and a PGCE in primary teaching I began my work in  education in 1976 working first as a classroom teacher in Glasgow and later as teacher of English as and Additional Language for Avon Education Authority. I was a Community Teacher at an inner city primary school and then took on the role of Advisory Teacher across East Bristol. I first became involved in initial teacher education and continuing professional development in the 1980s at Bristol University, University of West of England and Bath Spa University. I took up a full time post in teacher education in 1992 and transferred to Educational Studies in 1999. I joined Plymouth University in 2002. My role now involves research and academic leadership, postgraduate supervision and teaching.

I am an Associate of SAPERE (www.sapere.org.uk)   and have worked independently as a consultant, giving presentations and leading courses on teaching critical thinking, philosophy with children and ethical dilemma training across all phases of education, including higher education, both in the UK and internationally.

Professional membership

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain  

Member of ICPIC (International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children)

Member of SAPERE (Society for Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry In Education)

Member of British Education Studies Association

Roles on external bodies

Member of Editorial Board: Childhood and Philosophy, Journal of International Council for Philosophical Inquiry with Children

Member of Editorial Board: Other Education: The Journal of Educational Alternatives

Member of Editorial Board: The Journal of Philosophy in Schools