Mr David Allen

I am currently an Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching at The University of Hertfordshire where I lead the teaching of science and art to the undergraduate and postgraduate trainee teachers.

I am also an author and educational consultant at Creative Primary Science (https://www.creativeprimaryscience.com/) working with teachers and children on science, drama and art projects in primary settings across the United Kingdom and internationally.

I am currently Chair Elect of the Association of Science Education and  Lead the Primary Science Enhancement Award for PSTT.

My current areas of interest are:

The use of drama as an Assessment for Learning (AfL) tool within primary science.

Using a creative, link-learning approach to teaching science.

The development of ‘art conversations’ within the primary classroom as part of the ‘art journey’.

I provide Science and Art and Design CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for in-service teachers.

David Allen has worked in education for the last twenty years. During this time he has taught in primary and middle schools in the United Kingdom and in Spain. David has been deputy head teacher in two schools and has taken part in advisory work at county level.  

David is currently an Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching at The University of Hertfordshire where he leads the teaching of science and art to the undergraduate and postgraduate trainee teachers. David is also an author and educational consultant at Creative Primary Science (https://www.creativeprimaryscience.com/) working with teachers and children on science, drama and art projects in primary settings across the United Kingdom and internationally. David is currently Chair Elect of the Association of Science Education and is the Lead of the Primary Science Enhancement Award for PSTT.