Julie Binney MSc. (Distinc), PGCE (Sec), BA (Hons) 1st Class
Senior Lecturer
Summary
I have been at Sheffield Hallam University since 2002, specialising in initial teacher education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Prior to this, I worked in secondary schools and further education colleges where I taught practical, vocational, and examination physical education and sport. I hold a first-class honours degree in Physical Education, a PGCE, and an MSc in Advancing Professional Practice. I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
About
I am the Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport degree programme. My experiences and skills as an applied practitioner mean that I can teach a range of subjects, but I am particularly interested in outdoor and adventure activities, the sociology of physical education, and developing the professional practice of learners.
My MSc (with Distinction) in Advancing Professional Practice is a result of the many years of pedagogical mentoring completed with younger or less experienced staff in the university, and the staff mentors in partner schools as part of the teacher training courses. Before joining the university, I developed a wide range of skills as a school teacher and further education lecturer. In all of my professional roles I have developed extensive experience in curriculum development, classroom management, and student learning and engagement. My current research interests focus on decolonising the HE curriculum, academic identity, and practice.
In recognition of my commitment to supporting the learning of students at Sheffield Hallam University, I was awarded the University Level Inspirational Teacher Award in both 2016 and 2020. I also received the Sheffield Hallam Staff Champion for Student Voice Award in 2020.
Teaching
School of Sport and Physical Activity
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Subject area
Physical Education and Sport Coaching
Courses taught
BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
Modules taught
Foundations of Coaching and Teaching
Foundations of Professional Practice
The Nature and Purpose of Physical Education and Sport Coaching
Physical Education Spaces and Social Change
Research
Decolonising the Curriculum with emphasis on Deprivation and Student Outcomes.