Jo Haywood
Jo teaches on the PGCE at the University of Cambridge where she works with students across science specialisms, providing chemistry subject knowledge and pedagogy input. Alongside this, she currently works at Hockerill AngloEurpean college, teaching students from age 11-19 having previously taught in Cambridge state sector schools.
Her work with undergraduate students as Director of Studies for Chemistry at Homerton College means she has a particular interest in progression to tertiary education and the skills and knowledge that this requires to be successful. She has been one of the RSC CERG fellows, looking at the use of British Sign Language in the teaching and learning of chemistry.
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