Christie Haddad is a Lecturer in Digital Media Production at University College London. Her teaching bridges the gap between media theory and practice, focusing on digital storytelling, soundscaping, and visual communication techniques. She integrates hands-on media production methods, such as video editing, sound design, and interactive media creation, with critical analysis of cultural and technological transformations. This approach equips students with the creative and analytical tools needed to shape and respond to the rapidly evolving media landscape. Her primary research focuses on education technology, with an emphasis on music and digital integration in learning environments. For her PhD at UCL, she developed and tested methods for teaching and learning through Design-Based Implementation Research. Her study tackled sector challenges, including under-investment and digital training gaps in the Early Years Foundation Stage, offering practical solutions to strengthen practitioners’ musical and digital confidence. Her findings have informed curriculum development, shaping how music and digital skills are integrated into educational programmes by providing evidence-based strategies that educators can adopt to enhance students’ learning experiences. Christie’s research with UCL Knowledge Lab investigates the interdisciplinary opportunities that education technology affords, integrating the arts, mathematics, and coding to enrich learning experiences in primary education settings.
special interests
Education technology, teacher training, teacher education, music education, early childhood education, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, education policy, sociology and philosophy, music technology, professional development of educators, ethics
thesis title
Technology-Enhanced Professional Development in Music for Early Years Practitioners
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