Mr Peter Breckon

Peter Breckon has been with the Department of Education for eighteen years and is a Fellow of the Brunel Teaching Academy, having been awarded the "Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2003". Peter is currently a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Education. He has sixteen years experience as a PE teacher and Head of PE in Hertfordshire and North London. Peter's subject experience covers all areas of activity in PE, particularly gymnastics, swimming and games.

Research Interests

Peter's main interest is in school-based teacher education.

The members of the Physical Education team are active researchers, as well as being involved in the publication of materials for Initial Teacher Training and Newly Qualified Teachers.

Peter, Cathy and Julia have written chapters in "Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School", 1997, and 2004 editions.

Peter, Cathy, Anne and Julia have also written chapters for "Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School - A Practical Guide" which is due for publication in 2005.

Peter, Anne and Julia are currently writing a paper for the Teacher Training Agency entitled 'Achieving Consistency in the Assessment of Students against the Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status'. This is part of TTA project, due for publication in early 2005.

Research Details

Projects

The team, together with Susan Capel, are currently involved in two Teacher Training Agency projects. One of these is a collaborative project with other London Providers to develop a package of materials for colleagues to support 'Consistency of Assessment of Trainees in Physical Education'. The second project is working in collaboration with school colleagues to run a conference for trainees in order to further develop the use of ICT in Physical Education ITT.