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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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DLAB: Digital Learning Across Boundaries
Caldwell, H., Whewell, E. & Woolley, K.
1/09/16 → 31/08/19
Project: Research › European
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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. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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A reflection of using videos of interactions between expert and novice practitioners: An in-depth exploration of the experience of expert and novice teachers
Whewell, E., Garrett, B., Tiplady, H., Byles, R. & Briggs, T., 15 Jun 2021.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Digital Learning Across Boundaries: Using digital technologies to innovate digital collaborations and develop changemaking in student teachers.
Whewell, E., Garrett, B. & Caldwell, H., 15 Jun 2021.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Digital Learning Across Boundaries: Immersive technologies supporting changemaking in an international context
Whewell, E., Caldwell, H., Garrett, B. & Malloch, G., 15 Jul 2021, In: Research in Education and Learning Innovation Archives. 27, 27, p. 19-32 14 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflecting upon teacher identity, self-efficacy and teaching physical education in primary trainee teachers
Whewell, E. & Garrett, B., 1 Mar 2021, In: Physical Education Matters. Spring 2021, p. 81-84 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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Reflections on practice Co-created by experts and novices using video collaboration software.
Whewell, E., Caldwell, H., Tiplady, H., Garrett, B., Byles, R. & Briggs, T., 8 Apr 2021.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Sharing Practice in an International Context – a Critique of the Benefits of International Exchanges for Trainee Teachers
Whewell, E., Cox, A. & Theinert, K., 1 Feb 2021, In: The eastern european journal of transnational relations. 4, 1, p. 33-48 16 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Student perceptions of learning to teach the foundation subjects: How do pre-service teachers in England perceive the curriculum subjects in primary schools – and are foundations secure?
Whewell, E., Caldwell, H., Crawford, H., Bracey, P., Shelley, C. & Heaton, R., 18 Jun 2021, In: Researching Education.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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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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Prizes
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The lived experience of newly qualified primary school teachers in their first year of teaching
Emma Whewell (Author)
7 Jun 2021 → 11 Jun 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Reflections on practice co-created by experts and novices using video collaboration software
Emma Whewell (Invited speaker), Helen Tiplady (Invited speaker), Helen Caldwell (Author), Richard Byles (Author), Beth Garrett (Author) & Thomas Briggs (Author)
18 Jun 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Using IRIS connect to develop co-created ABL videos of interactions between expert and novice practitioners
Emma Whewell (Author), Helen Tiplady (Author), Helen Caldwell (Author), Richard Byles (Author), Beth Garrett (Author) & Thomas Briggs (Author)
30 Jun 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Reflections on practice co-created by experts and novices using video collaboration software.
Emma Whewell (Speaker), Helen Caldwell (Speaker), Helen Tiplady (Author), Richard Byles (Author), Beth Garrett (Author) & Thomas Briggs (Author)
6 Sep 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Technology Outdoors
Emma Whewell (Speaker), Helen Caldwell (Speaker), Jean Edwards (Speaker) & Karen Woolley (Speaker)
27 Mar 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Digital Leaders Across Boundaries: Developing Changemakers
Emma Whewell (Invited speaker) & Helen Caldwell (Invited speaker)
3 Dec 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Merged Futures Radio Interview for NLive
Emma Whewell (Author), Helen Caldwell (Author), Beth Garrett (Author) & Grant Malloch (Author)
Jun 2020Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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How does mobile technology facilitate teachers to learn outdoors?
Helen Caldwell (Author), Emma Whewell (Author) & Emma Whewell (Author)
29 May 2020Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
Press / Media
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Kingswood says now is the time for pupils to experience an adventureSponsored by Kingswood
8/04/22
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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