Derek Rodger
Contact details
Background
I am a Deaf Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People as well as a qualified science teacher. I teach all aspects of secondary Science (Key Stage 3 and 4 - England), with chemistry as my specialism. British Sign Language is my preferred language for communication and is central to my everyday work with deaf children and young people.
I am currently the STEM Lead at Heathlands School for Deaf Children in St Albans, England with responsibility for Science, Geography, Design & Technology and Physical Education.
Qualifications
BSc Chemistry with Information Technology & Instrumentation
QTS: Qualified Teacher Status
Postgraduate Diploma: Education of Deaf Children
M.Ed Education
Responsibilities & affiliations
Teacher Regulation Agency: Registered Teacher (England)
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Member of the British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young Poeple
Research summary
My current research interests include the teaching of deaf children and young people, science education, generative learning theory, and the development of deaf children's scientific literacy in both written English and science-specific signs, the role of science-specific signs in developing conceptual understanding.