Dr Debbie Hickman
PGCE Secondary English Coordinator
About
Debbie is the subject co-ordinator for the English route of the Secondary PGCE programme, and is also the coordinator of the Professional Studies modules. She also contributes to a number of other programmes including working as a Link Tutor on the School Direct programme and running the Teacher Conversion and Subject Knowledge Enhancement Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ in English.
EXPERIENCE
Before taking up her current post, Debbie was the English Advisor for Southampton Local Authority. Prior to this she was subject leader and English teacher in a number of schools, some in the Southampton area.
INTERESTS
Debbie has a particular interest in the initial and continuing development of teachers of English in the secondary context.
Debbie holds a BA (Hons) degree in English and American Literature, a PGCE in Secondary English and MA (Ed). She is currently completing her doctorate in Education, focusing her research on secondary English reader identity and reading practices.