Kaya Barnetson

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Practice Learning Tutor
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Location:
Chelmsford ,
Cambridge
Areas of Expertise:
Education and teaching
Courses taught:

Kaya is an experienced professional in the early years and education, having worked in numerus roles across both sectors for over a decade. She is a Practice Learning Tutor on ARU's Early Childhood Studies course.

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Background

Kaya began her career in early years in 2012 and has since worked in a variety of settings from childminding to outdoor nurseries and wraparound care. Alongside this she achieved a MA in Childhood Studies and an FHEA. Kaya began teaching at HE level in 2021 specialising in Play and Pedagogy, Safeguarding and Leadership and Management.

Research interests
  • Social Constructivism in Childhood
  • Children’s Rights
  • Practitioner Pedagogy
Teaching

Kaya currently teaches on the following modules:

  • Supporting Children’s Learning 1
  • Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (Top up)
Qualifications
  • BA (Hons) Early Years; University Centre Colchester
  • Masters in Childhood Studies; University of Suffolk
  • Fellowship (FHEA)