Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership (IETL)

We address all levels of education, and all forms of teaching, research, knowledge exchange and professional learning, to inform and enhance teacher education, educational policy and educational leadership mentoring and management.

Established in 2010, the Institute for Education Teaching and Leadership (IETL) celebrates and examines the diversity that characterizes a variety of educational settings in the 21^st century.

The perceived homogeneity of the past has been challenged by global trends that acknowledge the increasingly complex and interconnected world in which we live. Such trends allow us to explore how histories, geographies, inclusion, exclusion and marginalization impact on teacher development across all sectors of education.

In order to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges, we draw on a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, through the strength of our relationships with local and global partners. We develop, deliver and disseminate programmes and projects from initial teacher education courses through to Masters and Doctoral levels.

We have expertise and professional impact in:

the changing role of teachers and leaders in a contemporary world
learning for sustainability
outdoor learning
widening participation
digital literacies in areas of curriculum development like STEM and STEAM education
the Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP)
Communication, Access, Literacies and Learning (CALL)

Our impact is also felt through its Scottish Sensory Centre, specifically on visual impairment.

Research

We have an established record of research focusing on initial teacher education and leadership and management in education.

Study

We provide specialist expertise for a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including:

routes to become a qualified teacher
working in the outdoors
education leadership and management

Undergraduate programmes

Primary Education with Gaelic (MS Hons)

Postgraduate programmes

Inclusive Education (MSc/PgDip/PgCert)

Leadership and Learning (MEd)

Outdoor and Environmental Education

Teacher Education

Our Teacher Education programmes

Staff

Many of our staff have previously held senior leadership and management positions in schools, colleges and universities, and in third-sector organisations involved in education.

Head of Institute, deputies and administrators

Name	Role	Email
Dr Zoè Robertson	Head of Institute	zoe.robertson@ed.ac.uk
Rosemary Grady	Deputy Head of Institute	rosemary.grady@ed.ac.uk
ML White	Deputy Head of Institute	ml.white@ed.ac.uk
Duncan McBride	Acting Deputy Head of Institute	duncan.mcbride@ed.ac.uk
Valerie Clark	Operations Coordinator (Institute Support)	ETL@ed.ac.uk
Leonora Gough	Operations Administrator (Institute Support)	ETL@ed.ac.uk
Susan Scott	Operations Administrator (Institute Support)	ETL@ed.ac.uk