Dr Diahann Gallard
Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Community
School: School of Education
Email address: D.C.Gallard@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 4629
Biography
I am a senior lecturer/researcher in the School of Education. My teaching and research at LJMU is focussed on psychology in education. I am involved in various research projects about innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to education and wellbeing in mainstream and secure settings and compassionate-focussed practices in education.
I hold Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society and I am a committee member of the BPS Psychology of Education Section. I co-wrote 'Psychology and Education' (part of the Routledge Foundations of Education Studies series) ISBN 9781138783492 and co-edited 'Children and Their Education in Secure Accommodation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Education, Health and Youth Justice' https://www.routledge.com/Children-and-Their-Education-in-Secure-Accommodation-Interdisciplinary/Gallard-Evans-Millington/p/book/9781138694408.
I am a reviewer of proposals and manuscripts for various publishers for forthcoming texts about psychology and education.
I originally trained as a primary/EY teacher and taught for six years. I actively seeks ways to stay connected to my practitioner roots through research and consultancy. I am particularly interested in young children’s learning assisted by animals, learning about animals and environmental education, the perspectives of early educators regarding animal-related learning and the values associated with the teaching of animal-related themes in early childhood. My PhD thesis was about the status of animal-related and animal-assisted learning in early education settings in England. I am currently writing a book for Routledge entitled 'Animals in Early Childhood Education: Research, philosophy, ethics and practices'. I am the Chair of the Early Childhood Educational Anthrozoology (ECEA) research group (email: ECEA@ljmu.ac.uk).
Degrees
2015, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, PhD
2008, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom, Masters in Education
2006, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
1999, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom, PG Cert Early Years Education
1996, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom, BEd (Hons) Primary Education 3-7 (Major - Environmental Studies, Minor - SEN)
Academic appointments
External Examiner for the MSc Psychology in Education (Conversion Programme), Department of Education, University of York, 2017 - present
Publications
Conference publication
Gallard D. 2018. Children’s caring and compassionate voices emerging through animal-assisted and related learning European Early Childhood Education Research Association 28th Annual Conference
Gallard D. 2018. Compassion-centred pedagogies and early childhood education practice European Early Childhood Education Research Association 28th Annual Conference
Gallard D. 2017. Re-emphasising teacher-learner collaboration and shared intentionality in promoting mental health and wellbeing in the school environment British Education Studies Association Annual Conference. Liverpool Hope University.
Gallard D. 2016. Investigating the integration of therapeutic animals into tutorial programmes at LJMU
Daly A, Gallard D, Webb E, Moss V, Scott S, Yearsley S. 2015. Reflecting on the SPARK journal: Exploring continuity, sustainability, and the possibilities for faculty-wide integrated approach LJMU Learning and Teaching Conference Book of Abstracts, Liverpool John Moores Teaching and Learning Conference
Daly A, Gallard D, Webb E, Yearsley S, Scott S, Moss V. 2015. Reflecting on the SPARK journal: Exploring continuity, sustainability, and the possibilities for faculty-wide integrated approach Liverpool John Moores University Teaching and Learning Conference
Gallard D. 2014. Educational Anthrozoology in Early Childhood: An issue of ethics CfHAS conference
Forrester G, Gallard D, Daly A, Parry L, Mills L. 2014. Developing a journal publication for undergraduate writing: opportunities, challenges and reflections. LJMU Teaching and Learning Conference
Gallard D, Daly A, Parry L, Mills L. 2014. Student engagement through academic writing: Process reflections of a community of enquiry The 10th Annual Conference of the British Education Studies Association
Gallard D. 2013. Reviewing and reframing the status of animal experiences in Primary schools Teacher Education Advancement Network (4th Annual Conference)
Gallard D. 2013. In search of authentic animal related learning Faculty Research Conference
Gallard D. 2012. Teacher attitudes to animals in primary education in England The International Society for Anthrozoology (21st Annual Conference)
Gallard D. 2011. Animal-child interaction opportunities in English Primary schools The International Society for Anthrozoology (20th Annual Conference)
Gallard D. Embedding mental healthiness training in Primary Initial Teacher Education 'Debates in child and family well-being' conference (Holistic Wellbeing EECERA SIG)
Journal article
Gallard D. 2018. Response to 'Are the kids alright? Examining the intersection between education and mental health' The Psychology of Education Review, 42 :31-33
Gallard D, Taylor E. 2017. Supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing through the integration of companion animals into tutorial programmes at a teaching-led university Innovations in Practice, 11 :39-49 >Link
Gallard D. 2013. Non human bonds Early Education, 70 :10-11
Gallard D. 2012. Re-engaging with animals in Primary schools. SCAS Journal (Society for Companion Animal Studies), XXIV
Poster
Gallard D. 2016. Creating a space for compassionate communication in higher education through animal-assisted tutorials. The British Psychological Society Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference. Aston Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Gallard D, Daly A, Wood P, McLeod N. 2016. Transitions for people alongside process: the journey of SPARK to Open Journal
Gallard D. 2016. The animal-related educational practices and activities for children/young people who have entered the youth justice system in the UK International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ). Autonomous University of Barcelona
Thesis/Dissertation
Gallard D. 2015. Anthrozoology in Early Childhood Education: A Multiphase Mixed Methods Study of Animal-Related Education (PhD Thesis).
Book
Gallard D, Cartmell K. 2015. Psychology and Education (Foundations of Education Studies) London: Routledge
Chapters
Gallard D, Garden A. 2011. The Psychology of Education [CHAPTER] Dufour B, Curtis W. Studying Education: An introduction to the key disciplines in education studies. Berkshire: Open University Press 978-0335241057
Gallard D. 2009. The Psychology of Childhood [CHAPTER] Kassem D, Murphy L, Taylor E. Childhood and Youth Studies: Critical Issues London: Routledge 978-0415468893
Gallard D. 2008. How People Learn [CHAPTER] Kassem D, Mufti E, Murphy L. Education Studies: An Introduction to Key Issues Berkshire: Open University Press 978-0335223510
Engagement & Impact
Award:
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Best Programme or Support Team for SPARK student journal editorial team (June 2014), Vice Chancellor’s Award (Liverpool John Moores University)
Teaching and Learning Excellence Award (SPARK team), LJMU
External committees:
Local Governing Body, Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Governor, https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/localgoverningbody
Psychology of Education Section, British Psychological Society, Committee member
Education sub-committee of, The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA), Advisor
Fellowships:
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, FHEA
Media Coverage:
https://www.early-education.org.uk/liverpool, Early Education Liverpool Branch launch
http://www.cloughside.co.uk/links-with-liverpool-john-moores-university/11212.html, Invited speaker Headteacher Farzana Shah from Cloughside College (a secure setting for children) linking up with Liverpool John Moores University
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/viewarticle/494/, LJMU Corporate Communications - LJMU awards first 'Animal Aware School' as part of national scheme
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/index_101922.htm, LJMU Corporate Communications - Teacher training around the campfire
Membership of professional bodies:
Member, International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ)
Member, The British Education Studies Association (BESA)
Member, Early Education (The British Association for Early Childhood Education)
Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), The British Psychological Society
Other invited event:
Secure schools consultation, London, Forum advising the establishment of the new secure schools
Westminster Education Forum: Next steps for early years - extending provison, building capacity and developing the workforce., Sixty One Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, Keynote seminar
'Common ground: Education for sustainable development and animal welfare', Houses of Parliament, Launch event by World Animal Protection
Research Grants Awarded:
LJMU Curriculum Enhancement Bid (2014), Sociability and Society; A natural progression in the Pedagogical ‘space’., Diane Boyd, Diahann Gallard, Angie Daly, Grant value (£): £4000, Duration of research project: 4 months
LJMU Research Capacity Building Fund (Faculty of Education, Health and Community) - FREE/Emerging researcher, An investigation into the animal-related activities embedded as part of the education/rehabilitation of children/young people in secure settings, Grant value (£): 2762.55
LJMU, The placement of undergraduate non-QTS students within the classroom context with a focus on emotional needs and ‘voice’ rather than curriculum delivery, Diahann Gallard, Angie Garden, Diane Boyd, Grant value (£): 2000.00, Duration of research project: One year
LJMU, ‘No place like home’: Positionality and purpose in the development of a pedagogical space., Diahann Gallard, Angela Daly, Hirst, Nicky, Boyd, Diane, Liz Taylor, Grant value (£): 5490.04, Duration of research project: One year
Teaching qualification:
B.Ed (Hons) Primary Education