Dr Andy Coverdale
Research Fellow in Education
Dr Andy Coverdale is a Research Fellow in Southampton Education School currently working on the Self-build Social Care research project.
Andy’s research uses inclusive and participatory methods to work collaboratively with people with learning disabilities and their allies. He draws on over ten years’ experience of working with, supporting and teaching people with learning disabilities, including four years in his role as Learning Manager with the charity Inspire Nottingham.
Andy has previously conducted research in the educational use of digital media and technology through his work with iRes at Falmouth University and the Visual Learning Lab at the University of Nottingham. He completed his MA in Educational Research Methods and PhD in Education at the University of Nottingham. His thesis examined the role of social and participatory media in doctoral education.