Dr Paul Hamilton

Teaching Fellow in History Education & Academic Coordinator (Placements and Partnerships)

Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership
Moray House School of Education and Sport
University of Edinburgh

Moray House School of Education and Sport

Street: Moray House School of Education and Sport
Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership
Rm. 204, Charteris Land
Holyrood Road
City: Edinburgh
Post code: EH8 8AQ

Biography

Background

Paul is a Teaching Fellow in History Education at Moray House School of Education and Sport with responsibility for the delivery of PGDE Secondary (History). Paul is also the Academic Coordinator for Work-Based Placements and Partnerships at Moray House, ensuring the overall direction, conduct, governance, organisation, and quality of the placement experience across a range of programmes, but primarily those relating to Initial Teacher Education.

Prior to joining the University of Edinburgh, Paul taught history in secondary schools for thirteen years in the West of Scotland, as well as implementing and delivering the National Progression Award in Legal Studies for S6 pupils in West Dunbartonshire. Paul was also previously an Associate Tutor at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, supervising students on the MSc Educational Studies course.

Qualifications

LL.B (Hons)

M.A. (Historical Studies)

PGDE Secondary Education (History)

EdD

Responsibilities & affiliations

Vice-Chair, Skylark IX Recovery Trust

Postgraduate Member, Royal Historical Society

Teaching & PhD supervision

Postgraduate teaching

PGDE History (Curriculum & Pedagogy)

PGDE Primary (Social Studies)

Professional Studies (PGDE Secondary)

Research

Research summary

History Education: Paul has a strong interest in the pedagogy of teaching history - in particular the teaching of conflict and associated topics that are regarded by some as being 'difficult and uncomfortable histories'.

Legal Education: Paul also works with others at various institutions and organisations to develop approaches to legal education for school-aged pupils. In particular, issues of accessibility with regards to admission for the LL.B and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies.