Institute of Education London

Penny Amott

• Qualifications and position:
  • BEd (Hons), MEd
  • Lecturer in Primary Education
• Faculty:
  • Faculty of Children and Learning
• Department:
  • Department of Early Years and Primary Education
• Summary:
  • I am a lecturer in Initial Teacher Education. I have particular expertise in the teaching of reading and supporting children with literacy difficulties. Previous roles have been: a national trainer/coordinator for Reading Recovery and ECaR and lecturer in ITE at University of East London. I also have over 20 years experience working in Primary education across diverse settings.
• Teaching:
  • Primary PGCE Teach First Primary Programme
• Research Projects:
  • I am currently studying for my Doctorate in Education. My research focus is on professional identity for education professionals using life history methodology.
• Conferences/presentations:
  • BERA 2010 Early Career Researcher
• Personal Country Knowledge:
  • I worked in Jamaica for three years as a reading specialist working with the Centre of Excellence in Teacher Training project.
• Languages Spoken:
  • French (basic).
• Languages Written:
  • French (basic).