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Biography
Emma is an Associate Professor in teaching and learning ,she works in the Faculty for Arts, Science and Technology at the University of Northampton. She is the Deputy Subject Leader for Sport and Exercise and the Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport Degree. She is the Co Lead for the Center for Active Digital Education.
Emma Whewell first studied Sports Science and Physiology at the University of Leeds. She went on to study a PGCE in Physical Education at Durham University. After graduating Emma worked as a physical education teacher in Bradford and following this Leeds as head of PE teaching children in key stages 3-5. In 2002 Emma moved to a school on the outskirts of Newcastle where she was working as a Head of Year and PE teacher.
She joined the University of Northampton in 2006 as part of the Initial Teacher Training team. Whilst working here she has completed her MA in Education focussing on the teaching of children classed as vulnerable. She has completed her PhD on the formation of identity in newly qualified teachers.
Emma is a member of the Primary Physical Education European Network group and the All Party Parliamentary Group for a fit and healthy childhood. She is an external examiner for Leeds Trinity University’s Accelerated Physical Education degree.
Research Interests
Emma Whewell’s PhD is written on the formation of identity in newly qualified teachers.
Emma is a member of the Primary Physical Education European Network group and the All Party Parliamentary Group for a fit and healthy childhood.
She is also involved in the eTwinning projects and DLAB2: Developing Changemakers an Erasmus+ project. This involves working with schools and universities in five European countries to improve access to and usage of mobile technology including AR and VR .
Emma ran the Iris Connect Innovation Project which considers the possibilities of digital mentoring and the role of the novice and expert teacher in learning to teach.
She has research projects running in the area of Access and Participation, Digital Technology and Health and Wellbeing.
Emma has supervised MA students who are pursuing an MA in the field of Physical Education.
Emma is accepting PhD students.
Teaching Interests
Physical Education and Sport
- An introduction to physical education and school sport
- Teaching, learning and assessment in PE
- Critical issues in PE
- Work placement
- How to be successful at University
- Dissertation supervision
External Roles
Emma is a member of the Primary Physical Education European Network group and the All Party Parliamentary Group for a fit and healthy childhood. She is an external examiner for Leeds Trinity University’s Accelerated Physical Education degree.
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Projects
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Bringing learning alive: empowering the use of immersive technologies to blend physical and digital spaces
Caldwell, H., Whewell, E., Lambert, R., Howe, R., Harris, J. & Aidonopoulou, T.
1/08/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund
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DLAB: Digital Learning Across Boundaries
Caldwell, H., Whewell, E. & Woolley, K.
1/09/16 → 31/08/19
Project: Research › European
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Bringing Learning Alive: empowering the use of immersive technologies to blend physical and digital spaces
Howe, R., Caldwell, H. (ed.), Whewell, E. (ed.), Achtypi, A., Aidonopoulou, T. (ed.), Harris, J. (ed.), Ellis, H., Love, Y. & judge, S. (ed.), 23 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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LGBT+ EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A collaborative investigation into teachers’ perceptions of why, how and when LGBT+ content could be taught in primary schools.
Whewell, E. & Tiplady, H., 17 May 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Changemakers as digital makers: Connecting and cocreating
Whewell, E., Caldwell, H., Frydenberg, M. & Andone, D., 24 Jan 2022, In: Education and Information Technologies. 27, 5, p. 6691-6713 23 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational Technology: Opportunities and Challenges
Whewell, E. & Snook, A., 27 Jul 2022, Hello World, 19, p. 54-55 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Magazine
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Learning from undergraduate students' experience of the Digital Learning Across Boundaries (DLAB) project
West, A., Caldwell, H., Whewell, E. & Garrett, B., 23 Jun 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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LGBT+ Education in Primary Schools: A collaborative investigation into teachers’ perceptions of why, how and when LGBT+ content could be taught in primary schools.
Shrive, H. (ed.), Tiplady, H. & Whewell, E., 21 Jun 2022.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Making the impossible, possible: Lessons learnt to ensure embodied physical education teacher education within COVID-19 times and beyond, regardless of the learning medium
Howells, D. K., Murray, D. A., Pearson, J. & Whewell, E., 2 Aug 2022, In: Contemporary Issues in Practitioner Education. p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The why, how and when of LGBT+ education
Shrive, H., Whewell, E. & Tiplady, H., 20 Dec 2022, Birmingham City University Education Journal Magazine, 3, 1, p. 27- 32 6 p.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Magazine › peer-review
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The power of pause: experienced and novice teachers experienced and novice teachers developing dimensions of expertise through video collaboration software
Whewell, E. (Creator), Caldwell, H. (Creator), Tiplady, H. (Creator) & Garrett, B. (Contributor), Technology, Pedagogy and Education Association, 22 Dec 2022
DOI: 10.24339/a861eb97-529a-44d7-8762-a9fc242d46c7
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Changemakers as digital makers: connecting and co-creating
Whewell, E. (Creator), Caldwell, H. (Creator), Andone, D. (Creator) & Frydenberg, M. (Creator), SpringerOpen, 18 Jan 2021
DOI: 10.24339/dd3ea42b-4b14-4bec-ad0f-623595927d78
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Exploring level 5 student’s lived experiences of the barriers to their progression and attainment.
Emma Whewell (Author) & Lee Waters (Author)
26 Apr 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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'Engaging' students with education: promoting inclusivity through technology
Alison Power (Author) & Emma Whewell (Author)
4 Jul 2023 → 6 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Chester House Estate: Co-creating AR activities
Rob Howe (Author), Helen Caldwell (Author), Emma Whewell (Author), Rob Lambert (Author), Jim Harris (Author), Tereza Aidonopoulou (Author) & Alexia Achtypi (Author)
30 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Technology, Pedagogy and Education (Journal)
Emma Whewell (Reviewer)
1 Mar 2023 → …Activity: Publication Peer-review and Editorial Work › Editorial work › Research
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Exploring level 5 student’s lived experiences of the barriers to their progression and attainment
Emma Whewell (Author) & Lee Waters (Author)
26 Apr 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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‘Engaging’ with education through technology: supporting at risk young people with their next steps
Emma Whewell (Author) & Alison Power (Author)
5 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Bringing Learning Alive: empowering the use of immersive technologies to blend physical and digital spaces
Emma Whewell (Author) & Helen Caldwell (Author)
3 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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The learning experiences of neurodiverse learners at the University of Northampton
Emma Whewell (Author), Helen Tiplady (Author) & Sam Judge (Author)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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ePassport project will support young people on their journey back into mainstream education
30/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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ePassport project will support young people on their journey back into mainstream education
26/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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ePassport project will support young people on their journey back into mainstream education
22/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Kingswood says now is the time for pupils to experience an adventure
23/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Budding PE teachers given a career leg up by Cobblers and Uni partnership project
25/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
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A breath of fresh air, a taste of adventure and the chance to win a free school trip!
13/09/21
1 Media contribution
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Thesis
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Experiences concerning the development of identities of primary school physical education specialist teachers during the first year of teaching in England. A phenomenological case study
Author: Whewell, E., 5 May 2019Supervisor: Murray, J. (Supervisor), Cox, A. (Supervisor) & Devecchi, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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