Paola Sangster

Biography

Paola Sangster was born in Dundee, and showed an early interest in music. In 1990, she moved to Glasgow to studied music at RSAMD after which she taught in an independent school in Glasgow as a primary and secondary school music teacher for 13 years. In 2003, Paola was appointed Director of Music at the school. On returning to her home-town of Dundee, Paola embarked upon the PGDE Primary course to broaden her experience and qualifications in other curricular areas. In August 2008 she became lecturer in music in primary education at the University of Dundee where her responsibilities include School Experience Convenor for PGDE Primary course. Paola is also keen to promote musical extra-curricular activities and has set up the Staff/Student School of Education Choir which performs annually at Christmas in the Dalhousie Buiding. In her spare time, Paola enjoys working with Carnoustie Musical Society as Musical Director.

Qualifications

• LTA in Higher Education: Dundee University
• PGDE (Primary): Dundee University
• B.Ed. Music (Hons): Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; St. Andrews College of Education; Jordanhill College of Education
• ALCM in pianoforte: London College of Music

Research Interests

• Curriculum for Excellence in the Secondary School: Music
• Curriculum for Excellence: Teachers' viewpoints (Primary and Secondary)

Teaching

• Music Lecturer: B.Ed. Primary, Years 1-4; PGDE Primary
• School Experience Tutor: B.Ed. and PGDE Primary
• Also involved in generic inputs for PGDE Secondary
• Thinking Skills (B.Ed. 3 & 4)

Professional & Public Engagement

In 2010-11, Paola compiled an overview of the B.Ed. Primary Programme (Years 1-4).

Administration

• Module leader for 2CM7 (B.Ed. 2) and Thinking Skills Elective (B.Ed.3)
• School Experience Convenor: PGDE Primary
• External Examiner for University of Glasgow, PGDE Primary course

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Member of Local Authority and Partnership Committee
• Member of STEC Organising Committee
• Member of Eastern Consortium
• Member of National Strategy Group for Evaluation of Student Placements

Publications