Karen is a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies. Karen's first degree is in Early Childhood Studies which she completed at the University of East London. Karen has worked with children, parents and professionals in a variety of early years settings including a women's refuge, child development centre and local primary schools. Karen completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGTLHE) and is a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy.

• Teaching and Learning

Karen's main interests are listening to young children's talk, thinking and meaning-making and how these may be expressed in many 'languages' or modes. She is interested in how peers and adults can support and develop inclusive learning in early childhood in diverse social, cultural, political and economic contexts.

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

• ED1009 Early Childhood Studies
• ED1034 Developing Learning in Early Childhood
• ED1000 Critical Reading and Writing

• Karen is co-writing a chapter on 'The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in England: Implications for Practice and Practitioners' with colleagues in the Early Chilhood team entitled, 'The Early Years Curriculum : The UK Context and Beyond.'