Fran is passionate about participatory research. She is adamant that teachers and students should not just be the subject of research but should be given an active part to play. This approach came from her experience at Plant Sciences where she acted as a researcher on the award winning Pedagogy project. Fran felt that being immersed in her own subject while acting as a researcher gave her work extra value. She feels it’s vital that while conducting research you don’t lose connection with the disciplines you’re examining.
Fran currently works as a Research Associate on the Ensemble project (Semantic Technologies for the Enhancement of Case Based Learning) .
Her practical and philosophical approach to research extends into her interest in technology. It’s important to translate the results of research into real solutions for students and staff.Fran has a particular interest in the dynamics of small group teaching, and in particular the supervision system that is so unique to Cambridge.
When not in the office, Fran can be found on her allotment tending vegetables and sporting a pair of her vast collection of wellies.
Fran blogs at http://www.francestracy.co.uk/
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