Jordan Allers

Memberships:
IPDA CYMRU Member and South Wales Regional Coordinator
Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

Research Interests:
Simulated Learning in Initial Teacher Education
Peer Coaching within Education

Conference papers
 Allers, J. and Wegener, K. (2020) 'Can simulation technologies be used to develop creative professional learning in Initial Teacher Education?' IPDA Annual Conference. November 2020.

Allers, J. and Wegener, K. (2019) 'Simulation technologies: what do they have to offer a creative initial teacher education curriculum?' IPDA Annual Conference. November 2019.

Allers, J. (2019) 'A comparative study between Wales and Canada: An investigation into the type of parental engagement and the level of provision for affluent learners.' BERA Annual Conference. September 2019.

Allers, J. and Wegener, K. (2019) 'Enhancing Students' Critical Analysis and Informed Decision Making Skills: Simulated Learning in Initial Teacher Education.' BERA Annual Conference. September 2019

2020: Simulated Learning in ITE: Parent-Teacher Conversations using Digital Avatars [Connect Training]. Awarded an EXpand Student Engagement Fund from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Quality Enhancement Directorate.

2017-2019: Simulated Learning in ITE: Developing Assessment for Learning (AfL) using the Hydra Minerva Simulation Centre. This project focused on developing and refining student teachers’ knowledge and understanding of effective AfL within the classroom, as well as their ability to think critically and make informed decisions.

2017: HMRC Tax Facts Training within Initial Teacher Education. This project involved HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) employees working with student teachers to deliver a programme on the facts of tax to schools across Southeast Wales. This project received national media coverage, including a question time spot of BBC Radio Wales.

2016-2017: Peer Coaching and Reflective Practice within Higher Education. This project provided a cross-degree professional development opportunity for academic staff at the University of South Wales.

Currently, Jordan is Programme Director for the BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and BA (Anrh) Addysg Gynradd gyda SAC 3-year degree courses at Cardiff Met. Jordan teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate teacher training programmes in his capacity as Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education and Professional Learning. He jointly leads on the development of coaching and mentoring across Cardiff Partnership, and delivers mentor, senior mentor and University tutor professional learning.

Jordan fell in love with teacher training during his time as a classroom teacher; he saw first-hand the positive impact that teachers can have on children’s lives. Jordan particularly enjoys the opportunity to work with so many curious, innovative, hardworking and talented student teachers, all of whom are determined to become the best teachers they can be for the learners in our schools.