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Biography
Emma is an Associate Professor in learning and teaching, she works in the Faculty for Arts, Science and Technology at the University of Northampton. She is the Deputy Head of Subject for Sport and Exercise and the Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport Degree. She is the Co Lead for the Centre for Active Digital Education.
Emma Whewell 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's reseacch is centered upon inclusion, access and pedagogy. She has expertise in digital pedagogies, phenomenolgy, physical education anc inclusive practices.
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 Birmingham City University Initial Teacher training (undergraduate SCITT).
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, the Childrens Alliance, Research in Physical Education and Sport (REPS) and the All Party Parliamentary Group for a fit and healthy childhood.
Emma has been CoPi on the eTwinning projects and DLAB2: Developing Changemakers an Erasmus+ project. This involved 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, outdoor learning 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, the Childrans Alliance and the All Party Parliamentary Group for a fit and healthy childhood. She is an external examiner for Birningham City University.
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STEP Outside: Supporting education students to use outdoor spaces in their professional practice.
Whewell, E., Richardson, T., Tiplady, H., Woolley, K. & Clanfield, J.
1/08/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
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Pedagogical Tools and Techniques for ABL Phase 1: enhancing learners’ and educators’ potential
1/08/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
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ENGAGE: Engaging’ students with education: promoting inclusivity through technology: Phase 2 (version 2 plus wider dissemination)
9/09/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
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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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Building success through outdoor adventure
Whewell, E. & Allan, J., 15 Nov 2023, In: Physical Education Matters. Autumn 2023, p. 1-5 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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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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Supporting Pupils’ Learning
Whewell, E., Meechan, D. & Caldwell, H., 9 Jun 2023, (Accepted/In press) A Practical Guide for Mentoring Beginning Computing Teachers. Roushan, G., Polkinhorne, M. & Patel, U. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Surviving not thriving: The lived experiences of neurodiverse learners at the University of Northampton
Whewell, E., Tiplady, H. & Judge, S., 22 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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The Role of the Family in Early Years Education: An Eye View Series Report
Clark, H., Royal, P., Robillard Webb, L., Wright, P., Rosier, C., Beart, S., Blandford, S., Veale, V., Bayou, E., Norman, D. A., Tonkin, A., Whewell, E., Hodgson, A., Warrincton, D., Hill, B., Adenaike, M., Cooke, K., Murray, D. P., Murray, D. A., Silberfeld, C., & 4 others , 20 Sept 2023, Children's Alliance. 26 p. (Eye View Series)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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The why, how and when of LGBT+ education in primary schools in England.
Whewell, E., Tiplady, H. & Shrive, H., 23 Aug 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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‘Engaging’ students with education: promoting inclusivity through technology.
Whewell, E. & Power, A., 18 Sept 2023, NAACE Advancing Education Journal, p. 8 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Magazine
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Interconnectedness, place and growth - photographic dataset
West, A. (Creator), Caldwell, H. (Creator), Tiplady, H. (Creator) & Whewell, E. (Creator), University of Northampton, 14 Mar 2024
DOI: 10.24339/d164dbe0-772b-4628-9c34-aa0156c43805
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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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Supporting and recognising achievements in learning in the outdoors.
Emma Whewell (Organiser) & Helen Tiplady (Organiser)
8 Jan 2024Activity: Training Programmes › Organising a training programme › Teaching
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Association for Science Education Annual Conference
Emma Whewell (Speaker) & Helen Tiplady (Speaker)
4 Jan 2024 → 6 Jan 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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ENGAGING’ with Padlet
Emma Whewell (Author) & Alison Power (Author)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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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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‘Engaging’ with Education through Technology: Supporting At Risk Young People with their Next Steps
Emma Whewell (Author) & Alison Power (Author)
22 Aug 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Active Digital Education for Inclusive Pedagogies
Emma Whewell (Author) & Helen Caldwell (Author)
19 Dec 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › 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’ students with education: promoting inclusivity through technology
Emma Whewell (Author) & Alison Power (Author)
17 May 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Press/Media
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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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