Dr Kerryn Dixon
Associate Professor in Education
School of Education, University of Nottingham
About
Dr Kerryn Dixon is a critical language and literacy scholar focused on early literacy and social justice in education. She has extensive experience in teacher education and has worked in various international contexts including South Africa, Australia, and the UK. Her research explores how literacy practices are shaped by social, cultural, and political contexts, with a particular focus on marginalized communities.
Research Focus
Research Focus
Education
Education
- PhD — University of the Witwatersrand (2008)
- MA in English Education — University of the Witwatersrand (2001)
- BA in Education — University of the Witwatersrand
Academic Appointments
Academic Appointments
Current: Associate Professor in Education, University of Nottingham
- Associate Professor — University of Nottingham (2020-present)
- Senior Lecturer — University of Queensland, Australia (2017-2020)
- Lecturer — University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (2010-2017)
- Research Fellow — Various institutions
Publications
Publications
Dixon, K. (2024). Literacies in the Global South: Critical Perspectives. Routledge.
Dixon, K., & Bhana, D. (2023). "Critical literacy and social justice in early childhood education". Early Years, 43(2), 156-178.
Dixon, K. (2022). "Language and literacy practices in marginalized communities". Journal of Literacy Research, 54(3), 234-256.
Dixon, K., & Salvi, F. (2021). "Cross-cultural perspectives on early literacy development". International Journal of Early Years Education, 29(4), 345-367.
Dixon, K. (2020). "Teacher education and critical literacy practices". Teaching and Teacher Education, 88, 102-115.
Research Projects
Research Projects
Critical Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: University of Nottingham Research Fund
Period: 2023-2025
Social Justice in Teacher Education
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: British Council
Period: 2022-2024
Cross-Cultural Literacy Practices
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: ESRC
Period: 2021-2023