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Dr Dee Fields

Biography

University of Hull

  • BA (Hons) Educational Studies and Childhood Studies
  • Postgraduate Certificate Inclusive Education

EM Direct

  • QTS (Primary)

Bath Spa University

  • National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)

University of York

  • MSc Psychology in Education, University of York
  • PhD Psychology in Education

Career

I am a part time Research Associate in Education supporting the Elklan Communication Friendly Settings (CFS) and Efficacy Trial of Concept Cat projects. Previously I worked as a part time qualitative researcher within the Martin House Research Centre, Health Sciences York, on a project entitled 'What does ‘good’ palliative care look like for children and young people? A qualitative study of parent experiences and Perspectives'.

I have recently completed a PhD in Psychology in Education, within the department of Education, York. My research consisted of three studies: First, an RCT of a Philosophy 4 Children (P4C) intervention and process evaluation designed to promote tolerance of difference in primary school children. Secondly, a content analysis of children’s responses asking if children think it is important to predict learning and behaviour problems, and if they think genetic screening has a role to play in this. Lastly, a thematic analysis of the children’s responses in the P4C sessions about whether differences come from the inside or outside.

I am passionate about including children’s voices in matters that are important to them. This stems from my previous roles which have included working as a primary school teacher, Assistant Headteacher for Early Years, SENDCo and Child Protection Officer (CPO), in various schools across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Contact details

AEW112/113
Department of Education
University of York
York
YO10 5DD