Dr Stephanie Flower
DPhil (Education)
Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Maths)
School of Education, Humanities and Languages
Role
Steph teaches on Initial Teacher Training (BA and PGCE), with a focus on mathematics education. She also teaches on the Education Studies programme.
Teaching and supervision
Modules taught
Mathematics 1, Developing the Mathematics Curriculum, Developing Mathematics Understanding and Pedagogy, PGCE Core subjects, Pedagogies to Promote STEAM
Courses taught: BA Primary Teacher Education, PGCE Primary 5-11 years, Education Studies
Courses taught: BA Primary Teacher Education, PGCE Primary 5-11 years, Education Studies
Mathematics education, Pedagogies to Promote STEAM
Research
Steph's PhD focused on curricula and assessment prescription within multi-academy trusts, considered through the lens of neoliberalism. This mixed methods study explored and examined the experiences and perspectives of teachers, all of whom self-identifed as having subject-specific expertise and/or agency.
Research impact
Best paper, BERA Conference 2023 in the category of Educational Effectiveness and Improvement
Publications
Professional information
Conferences
BERA Conference, 2023 - presenter, BERA Conference 2024 - Co-author. EECERA Conference 2024 - Co-author, EECERA Conference, 2025 - presenter
Consultancy
School support for primary mathematics - promoting greater depth within the primary classroom/ Research Assistant at the University of Northampton