Mr Ian Wells
Leader in Learning and Teaching
Psychology of Education Research Group (Co-leader), Psychology
Ian co-leads the Psychology of Education Research Group and runs the School's Level 4 module 'Thinking Like a Psychologist'. The module reflects Ian's interest in the development of student's generic critical thinking skills. In 2012/12 Ian was awarded a UEL Teaching Fellowship for excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment, and in 2013 he was the inaugural winner of the 'Most Innovative Lecturer' category in UEL's Student-Led Teaching Awards . In 2016, Ian was again on the short-list of three for the 'Most Innovative Lecturer' category in UEL's Student-Led Teaching Awards, and received a Special Recognition Award
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AE 2.34, Stratford Campus
School of Psychology
The University of East London
Stratford Campus
London
E15 4LZ - i.r.wells@uel.ac.uk +442082234305
Member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA Division 2)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Overview
Ian's research interests are around teaching and learning in higher education, both theoretically and in the application of new technologies.
Wells, I. (2012). The uses and abuses of science journalism: introducing students to empiricism. Proceedings of the HEA STEM Learning and Teaching conference. doi:10.11120/stem.hea.2012.084 |
Poster Sessions
Wells, I., & Berry, S. (2008, August). Assessing the reliability of Frederick’s (2005) Cognitive Reflection Test. Poster session presented at the APA Annual Convention, Boston.|
Ian is currently looking at the impact of Academic Behavioural Confidence on success in higher education
Collaborators
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Lara Frumkin
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Research
Publications
Ian is currently in receipt of £ 2847 from the University's Learning Enhancement Opportunities Fund to research 'Developing free-standing critical thinking instructional materials', and £1189 from the Dean's Teaching Fund to research 'The application of new technologies to the teaching of large groups in HE'
Funding
Interests
MSc Criminal and Investigative Psychology