Andrew Taylor
Senior Lecturer Primary Education
Primary Education
email: Andrew.taylor@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 542150
Andrew has taught in schools in Gloucestershire for the past 16 years as a class teacher, assistant head and Deputy head teacher. He has led a variety of subjects and curriculum areas over the years including English, Maths, Computing, PE, Teaching and Learning and Assessment.
Andrew has supported NQTs and students as the lead mentor in schools and have really enjoyed being able to support each of them in building their strengths to be the best teachers they can be.
Over his time in schools Andrew has honed his coaching and mentoring skills and he looks forward to using these to support students at the university.
Teaching Interests
Inclusion and SEND
Assessment
Maths
Computing
Professional Practice
Research Interests
Inclusion and SEND – building inclusive communities in school
NQTs and Early Career Teachers
Recent Publications
Pearson - Bug Club Comprehension: Teaching session support cards – guiding teachers through activities and questions related to texts. Workbook materials for pupils to complete in response to texts, including: vocabulary, comprehension questions and a follow up written task. ISBN 9781292224022
Pearson – Phonics Bug videos: Scripts for Phonics Bug videos that introduce phonemes and spelling concepts to children.
External Roles
Primary Consultant for Pearson UK