Lecturing Services
Experience
Dr. Wayne Jefferson is an Art, History of Art and Creative Education specialist with over 30 years of professional experience as both a teacher in schools and a lecturer at university. He has worked in every level of education. His doctorate is an Ed.D from Southampton University in which he examined the educational purpose of Art through the life and works of G. F. Watts.
Most recently he was Head of Art in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Kingston University before becoming a freelance specialist art education consultant. He offers a wide range of innovative art and education services for a variety of organisations including university and college courses, initial teacher training providers, CPD / Inset organizations and Access courses nationwide. These include:
- History of Art lectures
- Creative curriculum development sessions
- Professional development inset
- Practical art workshops for trainee teachers and SCITT students.
He provides Art and Art History theoretical and practical sessions and also lectures on educational research, research methods and the “Reflective Practitioner”. He is dedicated to promoting the teaching and understanding of the creative and visual arts as a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable part of life. He is one of the founders of the “Arts & Sparks” education programme that provides participatory workshops in Art and Drama.
Wayne believes that Art offers pedagogic processes that stimulate, motivate and challenge learners of all ages. They have a very positive impact on levels of achievement and provide a cross-curricular vehicle for teaching and learning. His broad knowledge of art enables him to have exceptionally clear communication with clients, thus ensuring that their needs are absolutely met.
As well as lecturing he continues to paint, draw and exhibit his work. To see some of his current artwork please view the gallery>
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