Continuing Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Peter Scales is a member of the Lifelong Learning Initial Teacher Training team and also the Postgraduate Programme in Learning and Teaching for lecturing staff at the University of Derby. He is the author of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Open University Press, 2008) His recent research was based around employability for graduate students. Prior to his university role Peter had 20 years' experience teaching English, Communication ad Media Studies and teacher training at local further education colleges.

Jo Pickering is Head of Subject for Education Studies at the University of Derby with responsibility for Lifelong Learning, Early Years and Education Studies programmes at the University of Derby. Prior to her university role Jo had considerable experience as a teacher and manager in further education. Her recent research concentrated on induction and CPD for newly qualified teachers.

Lynn Senior is Assistant Subject Head responsible for Lifelong Learning Initial Teacher Training at the University of Derby. She is also the programme leader for Postgraduate Programme in Learning and Teaching. Her current research interests are in the area of 14-19 learning; her book "Hints and Tips for Diploma Teachers" will be published in 2010.

Kath Headley is programme leader for the full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Prior to her university role Kath had considerable experience as a teacher and manager in a further education college. Her research interests are in the development of reflective practice for teachers in the lifelong learning sector.

Patsy Garner coordinates the FE college partnerships for the Certificate and Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at the University of Derby. Prior to her university role Patsy had extensive experience as a teacher and manager in a range of further education colleges. Her current research interests include ICT/ IT teaching and learning strategies and e-learning opportunities.

Helen Boulton is programme leader for the part-time Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at the University of Derby. Prior to her university role she was a teacher trainer at a local further education college. Her research interests include the development of individual learning plans in the lifelong learning sector.