Jayne Quoiani (BSc (Hons), MRes, PGCE)

Head of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Biography

Background

I have been working in STEM education for the past 16 years. In this time, I have been a classroom teacher, STEM coordinator, education resource developer, education engagement officer, science centre manager and STEM Lecturer. I have developed and delivered many large-scale, interdisciplinary, curriculum and contemporary research-linked learning programmes, online and in-person; working at local, national and international level. I am experienced in designing systems to optimise inclusion and accessibility, working to reduce barriers to STEM engagement, learning and access to higher education through accommodating learners with learning differences, disability, English as a second language, caregiving responsibilities and limited financial resources. Through my work, I want to break down the barriers to STEM learning (formal and informal) that exist for many people from underrepresented areas of society. I aim to give learners a positive experience of STEM, not only to prepare them to peruse STEM subjects and careers through improving their scientific literacy, knowledge and skills; but also to empower them to participate in relevant STEM activities and issues. As a lifelong learner, I am committed to reflective practice. I continuously adapt and aspire to create better quality, more relevant, teaching resources and learning experiences. I create robust systems to assess quality and impact; and I am always keen to hear feedback from colleagues.

Responsibilities & affiliations

Member of The Royal Society's Partnership Grants Allocating Panel 

Member of the Bayes Centre Board of Studies

 

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