Rate My Professor Sorrel Penn-Edwards

Penn-Edwards' research interests center on literary studies, video and multimedia production and their pedagogical applications, English and media curriculum, communication, student learning styles, the first-year experience in higher education, and Montessori education. Her scholarly contributions include key publications such as 'Defining work-integrated learning in initial teacher education' (2025), 'The Competencies of an English Teacher: Beginning Student Teachers' Perceptions' (2010), 'Human Factors Affecting the Use of Video Recording Methodology in Qualitative Research' (2012), 'Surface or deep approaches to learning?' (2012, co-authored), 'A fourth generation approach to transition in the first year in higher education: First year in higher education community of practice (FYHECoP)' (2014), 'Computer Aided Phenomenography: The Role of Leximancer Computer Software in Phenomenographic Investigation' (2010), and 'Visual Evidence in Qualitative Research: The Role of Videorecording' (2004). These works have influenced discussions on teacher competencies, qualitative methodologies, and student transitions, with several garnering significant citations. In teaching, she delivers courses in English, literature, media studies, communication, drama, scripting, history of film, and video production to pre-service secondary and primary teachers. Professionally, she serves on the editorial team of the International Journal of Higher Education.