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Mrs

Beth Smith

Lecturer In Primary Education

School of Teacher Education

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  • Lecturer In Primary Education
    School of Teacher Education
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BIO

Beth is a passionate researcher across Education and Psychology, with a research focus on improving educational experience across the sector.

With nine years of experience as a Primary Teacher and now working as a Lecturer in Teacher Education, she brings a wealth of practical and academic expertise to her role. Her professional journey has developed her deep understanding of how learners thrive and the teaching approaches that support their success. Driven by a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes, her PhD research employs innovative eye-tracking methodologies to explore how both adult and child learners engage with learning in traditional face-to-face and digital teaching environments. 
Through the combination of her extensive teaching experience and research expertise, she strives to bridge the gap between theory and practice, contributing to inclusive, evidence-informed, and enriching learning environments for all.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • University Teacher
    Liverpool John Moores University, School of Education, Liverpool, United KingdomAug 2025 - Aug 2026
  • Associate Lecturer
    Liverpool John Moores University, School of Education, Liverpool, United KingdomSep 2025 - Aug 2026
  • Lecturer
    Liverpool Hope University, School of Teacher Education, Liverpool, United KingdomAug 2026 - present

DEGREES

  • BA (Hons) Archaeology
    Durham University, Durham, United KingdomSep 2010 - Jul 2013
  • PGCE Primary Education
    Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United KingdomSep 2013 - Jul 2014
  • PGCert Specialist Primary Mathematics Practice
    Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom2018 - 2019
  • MA Developmental Psychology and Pedagogy
    Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom2018 - 2019
  • PhD
    Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom2023 - present

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 4 Quality Education
  • 3 Good Health and Well Being
  • 10 Reduced Inequalities
  • 5 Gender Equality

UNIVERSITY KEY RESEARCH THEMES

  • Community, Culture and Heritage
  • Health, Wellbeing, Creativity and Belief
  • Social Justice, Identity and Empowerment

AREAS OF EXPERTISE