Biography
I am currently a researcher in the Ed.D program at Bournemouth University, where I specialize in the field of neurodivergence in the post-16 education sector. In addition to my research, I am also a specialist mentor and study skills tutor with Clear-links, supporting Higher Education (HE) students. I have previously taught professional practice on the HNC Computing course at Nelson & Colne College and conducted workshops for BTEC L3 Creative Media.
My research focuses on the use of Twitter as a tool for professional agency, practice, and socialization among neurodivergent educators, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe it is important to give a voice to those who may be unseen, unheard, or undisclosed in traditional educational spaces, and I approach my research with a reflexive, first-person perspective using a partly auto-ethnographic methodology. Through my research, I hope to understand how neurodivergent post-16 educators use Twitter and how it contributes to the shaping of their professional identity and agency.
Favourites
- Scott, M. and Scott, M.M., 2023. Designing Institutional Systems that Support Neurodivergent Educators. Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching, 16 (2), 36-41.
- Gibson, P., Clarkson, R. and Scott, M., 2022. Promoting potential through purposeful inclusive assessment for distance learners. Distance Education, 43 (4), 543-555.
Journal Articles
- Scott, M. and Scott, M.M., 2023. Designing Institutional Systems that Support Neurodivergent Educators. Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching, 16 (2), 36-41.
- Scott, M.M. and Gibson, P., 2022. Gibson, P. Scott, M. (2022). Twitter as a Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP): New connections and research collaborations. Birmingham City University Education Journal Magazine,, 3 (1), 32-33.
- Gibson, P., Clarkson, R. and Scott, M., 2022. Promoting potential through purposeful inclusive assessment for distance learners. Distance Education, 43 (4), 543-555.
Internet Publications
- Scott, M.M. and Gibson, P., 2022. Breaking down barriers to students’ learning: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Nexus Education. Available from: https://nexus-education.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-students-learning/.
Conference Presentations
- Neurodiversity in Higher Education, Navigating Neurodivergent Identities on Twitter: Insights from Educators, 15 Sep 2023, Online
- 14th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, Twitter & The Neurodivergent Educators’ Paradox- An Octopus Perspective, 30 Nov 2022, Bournemouth University, FG06 and Online
Qualifications
- PGCE in Postgraduate Certificate in Lifelong Learning (University of Huddersfield, 2021)
- MA in Film Production (University of Central Lancashire, 2019)
- BSc (Hons) in Media Production (University of Central Lancashire, 2018)
Social Media Links
- Twitter, @NomadicMScott