Laurie Walden

Dr. Laurie Walden is a lecturer in Education on the UWS-London campus.  Prior to joining the university in 2022, Laurie was an associate tutor at Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Glasgow.  She has over 25 years experience as an educator including classroom teaching in elementary and middle schools in the US.  

Laurie received her PhD in 2022 from the University of Glasgow with a focus on how culturally responsive pedagogy was successfully implemented in a Scottish Primary school.  

Participation and Children's Rights

Critical Issues Around Education

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Anti-Racism

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Authentic Assessment

International postgraduate students

Cultural responsiveness in HE

Intersection of Identities

Anti-racism 

Culturally relevant assessments:  podcasts, vlogs

• Exploring how rural Scottish schools can use culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure that they provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all learners, regardless of background.
• The use of podcasts and vlogs to engage postgraduate students and enable them to share their scholarly interests.