Art and Design Lecturer
I am a Lecturer in Art & Design with a strong background in education, assessment, and quality assurance. I have extensive experience working across Levels 1–3 and multiple awarding bodies, ensuring high standards through effective moderation, standardization, and feedback practices.
As a Level 1 and 2 Coordinator, I lead assessment planning and support teams through internal verification and quality processes. I hold TAQA Level 3 and 4 qualifications and am confident in evaluating student work accurately against required standards.
Alongside this, I have worked as a Digital Champion, delivering CPD and promoting innovative use of technology in teaching. I have a keen interest in innovative practice to engage learners through a bespoke curriculum that meets individual need.
Key research interests
- Metacognitive motivation & self-regulation (tools to talk) to reduce avoidance behaviors.
- Embedding positive psychology via curricular design & recognition to increase intrinsic motivation of lower-attaining students.
- Fostering belonging to combat persistent absenteeism
- Emerging but untested use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Current research projects
Embedding PERMA framework when planning and designing curriculum to build a culture that develops cognitive and emotional infrastructure making space to learn to raise attendance and achievement (to battle post-pandemic attendance & classroom anxiety).
Cultivate an intentional culture of thriving by building emotional resilience, sense of purpose and connection to the college and community.
Teaching neuroscience & brain development to equip learners with the understanding of how they develop over time, transforming self-perception from confusion to empowerment. Validating their emotions, whilst equipping them with self-awareness to manage stress, improve decision making and building their resilience. Integrating academic and socio-emotional support.
- Students who feel a sense of belonging and purpose are less likely to be absent
- Metacognition & Self-Regulation add an average of 8 months additional progress.
Metacognition and self-regulation | EEF
LinkedIn: Kimberley Lancaster QTLS