Dr Scott Buckler

Senior Lecturer/ Course Leader Education BA

Institute of Education

Contact Details

email: s.buckler@worc.ac.uk

tel: 01905 855463


Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science: Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology
Master of Education: Child Development
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education
Bachelor of Education (Hons) Primary

Teaching & Research

Teaching Interests

Research methodology
Applied psychology
Study skills

Research Interests

Applied psychology
Transpersonal psychology
Martial arts (history, philosophy, psychology)

Professional Bodies

Higher Education Academy
BPS Register of Competence in Psychological Testing

Publications

Castle, P. and Buckler, S. (2009). How to be a Successful Teacher: Strategies for Personal and Professional Development. London: Sage Publications, Ltd.

Walliman, N. and Buckler, S. (2008). Your Dissertation in Education. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Buckler, S. and Bigger, S. (2008). ‘Integrating research and inquiry on the B.A. (Hons.) Education’ The Full 360: Mapping the Undergraduate Research Inquiry Landscape. University of Gloucester. 1st May 2008.

Buckler, S. (2006) ‘Facilitating skills for successful undergraduate learning - engaging students and staff with the process’ SEDA Spring Conference, Thistle Hotel, Liverpool, June 8/9.

Buckler, S., Bigger, J. & Townsend, M. (2005). ‘Developing professionally relevant research and study skills for mature students as preparation and induction for higher education’ ESCALATE.

Buckler, S. & Smith, S. ‘Mature students and mature tutors – The problems and positives of embedding e-learning in a Foundation Degree’ in MacKay, K. (2005) Delivering a Foundation Degree through a Managed Learning Environment, JISC.

External Responsibilities

External Examiner: Roehampton University (Education Studies programme) 2004-2008.
External Examiner: University of Plymouth (Foundation Degree in Supporting Students with Additional Needs) 2005-2008.