Kate Howen
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education (Music)
Institute of Education
Primary Education
email: k.howen@worc.ac.uk
Prior to committing to the education sector as a teacher, Kate worked as a Teaching Assistant, SENCo Assistant, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language and 1:1 support assistant across Early Years, KS1 and KS2; before embarking upon her PGCE at University of Worcester.
During her time in school, she led English, PE and Music, as well as being SENCo.
Kate joined University of Worcester as Associate Lecturer for Primary Music, using her years as a primary teacher to inspire students in a subject that most feel least confident, about teaching. As a Music educator, her subject knowledge comes from a lifelong involvement in performing and supporting children in their musical activities with instruments, voice and dance.
One of her proudest moments at UW was being shortlisted for the Exceptional Personal Academic Tutor and Provost award in 2023 for the student choice awards.
She is proud of the level of commitment given by the students at UW, and she goes above and beyond this to guide each one on their journey into the teaching profession.
Teaching & Research
Teaching Interests
- Music
- History
- English
- Teachers as Researchers
- Teacher Identify
- EDI- Inclusive practice, adaptive teaching, culturally responsive teaching
Research Interests
- Music Education
- A Sense of Belonging in Higher Education
- Inclusive Practice in Higher Education- Universal Design for Learning and Social Pedagogy
Publications
Howen, K., 2023. Families and social change: The evolution of parenting. International Journal of Birth & Parent Education, 10(4).
K Howen (2021) ‘Culturally Responsive Music Education’ in The Elephant Times Tide Global Learning Online Magazine University of Worcester Issue Is. 6 pg 32
Professional Bodies
Fellow of the HEA
External Roles
Pupil Advocate for Rivers Academy Trust