Jade Murden

About

I currently lecture to undergraduates on the Education Studies programme. I am the assistant programme leader and am also the programme collaborative lead. I lecture on all three stages of Education Studies. I also deliver a Contemporary Debates module at postgraduate level.

Teaching responsibilities

Philosophy of education 4ED513
Curriculum Construction and Corruption 6ED501
Understanding and Managing Behaviour 6ED511
Education and the Arts 6ED512
Contemporary Debates in Education 7PE562

Professional interests

I have a passion for the design and delivery of curriculum with a particular focus on alternative education. This is influenced by my professional interest in social justice and curriculum studies.

Research interests

Supporting learners who display challenging behaviours.
The role of pastoral care in education.
Curriculum design.

Membership of professional bodies

FHEA

Qualifications

BA(Hons) Education and English
Post Graduate Certificate in Education Further Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Emotional Education
MA Education: Emotional Education

Experience in industry

I have been working in education since I qualified as a lecturer in 2006. During my time in industry I have specialised in working with vulnerable young people, including looked after children, young offenders, NEET learners and learners excluded from mainstream school. I also taught learners aged 14-19 with additional learning needs and I have experience of working with communication workers.

I have designed, managed and taught on a range of programmes including an alternative curriculum programme for key stage 4 learners who were at high risk of exclusion and a NEET programme for 16-18 year olds who had no formal qualifications. I have worked within a secondary school developing sessions and working with specific young people who were at risk of exclusion, displaying ‘risky behaviour’ or experiencing difficulties with their peers.

I was a ‘Youth Worker in Charge’ for three years, specialising in detached youth work, predominantly targeting young people who have not yet developed the skills to attend, or choose not to attend, youth clubs or organised activities. I also managed, worked in and planned the activities for youth clubs specifically targeting vulnerable young people aged 11-19.

I have facilitated at a centre for Emotional Education which delivers a level 7 programme in Emotional Education.

I am currently a governor for a Pupil Referral Unit and a Special School.