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Ms Ruth Amos
UCL Institute of Education
University College London
20 Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0AL
Appointment
- Lecturer in Science Education
- IOE - Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment
- UCL Institute of Education
Research Groups


Research Summary
My background is in secondary school science education in the UK, chemistry education, environmental education, pre-service teacher training. My interests include global dimensions in education, learning outside the classroom and enrichment and enhancement in secondary science.
I began working life as an analytical research chemist and then taught chemistry / science in London schools before teaching in Higher Education on pre-service science education courses. I have also contributed to CPD and training courses for experienced teachers in the UK, China, India and the UAE.
My research areas
- Informal learning beyond the classroom
- Socio-scientific inquiry based learning
- Key Stages 3/4 (KS3/KS4) in England
Languages - spoken/written
- French (intermediate)