School of Education Research Staff Profile

David Wise

Developmental Work and research activity

David’s research interests have focused on the process of continuing professional development within teacher education. This interest stems from his previous experience both in secondary education and as an Advanced Practitioner in the further education (lifelong learning) sector.

Recipient of a University Rewarding Excellence Award (2007-2008), David has also been involved with the expansion of blended learning in the School of Education, particularly in relation to the use of ePortfolios.

Currently, David is exploring autoethnographic approaches to research and the potential such approaches may have for professional learning.

Key and recent publications and materials developed

• McGregor D, Hooker B, Wise D & Devlin L (2010) Supporting professional learning through teacher educator enquiries: An ethnographic insight into developing understandings and changing identities. Due for publication in the Journal of In-service Education (Special Edition), March/April 2010.

Recent conference papers

• Hughes J, Lacey C & Wise D (2008) Beyond projects and piloting – embedding an eportfolio in a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – an innovation too far? Enhancing the Student Experience. Proceedings of the Third International Blended Learning Conference. Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire Press.

Current research and development projects

• Pilot study completed in November 2009 for doctoral thesis, provisionally entitled Analytic Autoethnography: one small step for reflective practice; one giant leap for a reflective practitioner.