Richard Tynan

Current Post

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer ECL Science Education (Biology)

Qualifications

• NPQH (National College for School Leadership, 2006)
• M.Ed (University of Liverpool, 1987)
• Chartered Biologist (Royal Institute of Biology (now Society of Biology), 1985)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (University of Liverpool, 1978)
• Bachelor of Technology (Hons):  Applied Biology (Brunel University, 1977)

Courses (Subjects) taught

• PGCE Science and Applied Science
• 2/3 Science
• SKE Science
• Mentor Training (Link and Liaison Tutor Role)

Career history and current interests

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer ECL Science Education (2010 - present)

• Sessional at LJMU and ran own small business (2006-2010)

• Science and Biology Teacher in 3 Sefton Comprehensives (1979-2006)
  (Formby HS 4 yrs , Range HS 10 years as a Head of Biology and Deyes HS 13 years as a Head of Science/Senior Teacher.)

Professional and Research Interests

• Practical and Field Work in Biology and Science
• Assessment of ITE Trainees on teaching placement and in particular observation feedback.
• The impact of QTS Standards on the assessment of teacher trainees.
• Statistical analysis.

Professional activity / Consultancy/successful bids

• Deyes High School Specialist School Status Science Bid (2006)