Dr Alan McMurray
Temporary Education Manager for GCE, GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science at CCEA- Claim this Profile
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Profesional Qualfication for Head Teachers
Regional Training Unit (Northern Ireland)
Experience
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CCEA
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Temporary Education Manager for GCE, GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science
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Apr 2022 - Present
My role includes responsibility for GCE, GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science. It involves developing resources to support teachers and pupils, monitoring. I am also responsible for reviewing processes leading to the accurate and timely delivery of question papers and the delivery of outcomes of key technical processes such as, moderation, standardising and awarding, I also work collaboratively with and manage and provide training for examining teams to ensure high levels of accuracy in the technical areas of marking, moderation, question paper production and awarding. Show less
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
Watch and Learn Two - I created a second version of pupil and teacher resources to accompany a series of eight short Cinemagic Animations called, Watch and Learn Two. The resource is for use with p7 primary or year 8 post-primary pupils. The resource consists of eight short unique international animations. The animations provide a stimulus for teaching and learning and designed to meet the Requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and provide pupils with opportunities to develop skills and Social and Emotional Learning competencies Cinemagic Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks – This educational resource was designed for p 7 pupils in primary school but could also be used for year 8 pupils in post-primary schools. I created this educational resource to support Cinemagic’ s work in partnership with the Trussell Trust to develop young people’s understanding about poverty issues including child and food poverty and the impact this has on families and children in Northern Ireland and the growing need for foodbanks. The aim of this resource is to encourage young people to be active citizens and to inspire them to help their communities and those in need by exploring ways to tackle poverty. The lessons are aligned to the Northern Ireland Primary Curriculum and closely linked to Personal Development and to strand 2, Mutual Understanding in the Local and Wider Community. This provides a link to the concept of Active Citizenship and is used to encourage pupils to think about how they can make a positive difference in their school and community. The lessons, in addition to developing pupils’ knowledge and understanding, provide a range of opportunities for developing pupils’ skills, attitudes and dispositions. Show less
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Temporary Education Manager for GCE, GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
My role includes responsibility for GCE, GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science. It involves developing resources to support teachers and pupils, monitoring. I am also responsible for reviewing processes leading to the accurate and timely delivery of question papers and the delivery of outcomes of key technical processes such as, moderation, standardising and awarding, I also work collaboratively with and manage and provide training for examining teams to ensure high levels of accuracy in the technical areas of marking, moderation, question paper production and awarding. Show less
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CCEA Professional Associate
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
As a CCEA Professional Associate I created and produced educational resources to celebrate the Northern Ireland Centenary, Northern Ireland@100. I contributed to producing a range of teacher and pupil resources including lessons for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/northern-ireland-100
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Profesional
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
I worked with Cinemagic to develop and produce Educational Resources to accompany a video called 'Impossible. 'This educational resource is for use with Years 9 and 10 pupils and aligned to the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3. The resource is based on a short video. The video tells the story of young people from different community backgrounds in Northern Ireland and their relationships. In particular it focuses on the relationship between two of the main characters, Lucas and Angel. Although, it is particularly suitable for teaching in Local and Global Citizenship it can also be taught through other subjects. Show less
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Education Professional
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
I was commissioned by Cinemagic to develop and produce and educational resource for teachers to use with Key Stage 2 primary pupils. The resource is based on a short video called ‘Mix it Up’. The video tells the story of one family’s experience of Covid. The resource is aligned to the Northern Ireland Primary Curriculum at Key Stage 2 and in particular to the Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Area of Learning. Through active learning strategies pupils will have opportunities to reflect on their experiences of living through the Covid 19 Pandemic and to develop a range of skills. The resource also provides a focus for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and supporting children and young peoples’ Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB). Show less
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Educational Professional
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
I developed and produced a resource for Cinemagic. The resource is called Animations, Watch and Learn. The resource is for primary teachers to use with P6 and or P7 pupils. The resource accompanies a series of eight short animations and includes a pupil workbook and teacher guidance. The lessons and activities were developed to meet the statutory requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum (NIC) at Key Stage 2 and provide a focus for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).https://cinemagic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pupils.pdfhttps://cinemagic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Teachers.pdf Show less
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Education Manager Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2018
From Sept 2005 to June 2018, I was a Post-primary Education Manager with the CCEA Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting team. During this time I held responsibility for: • KS3 Assessment and Reporting • KS3 Science. Local and Global Citizenship, History, Shared Education, Commodification Skills and Thinking skills and Personal Capabilities I have planned, developed, and led a range of educational initiatives/projects to support schools, teachers, and pupils. I have significant experience of the following: • budget management • project management including risk assessment and contingency planning • monitoring and reporting progress • project evaluation • developing educational guidance and resources • developing and delivering teacher training – online and face to face • delivering presentations • creating educational resources • trialling/piloting educational initiatives is post-primary schools • contributing to policy development • leading and developing teams • building and maintaining effective working relationships • building partnerships • establishing and maintaining effective communication networks • implementing policy initiatives • educational research • preparing and writing reports • quality assurance Skills - Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communitcation, Reltionships. Creatvity Show less
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Qualification Development Manager
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
Northern Ireland revision and development of GCE and GCSEs. Northern Ireland revision and development of GCE and GCSEs.
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Education
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2005 - 2010
Queen's University Belfast
Doctor of Education - EdD, Education and Research -
1999 - 2001
Queen's University Belfast
Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology for Teachers (PGCETT), Education and Using Technology -
1993 - 1995
Queen's University Belfast
Masters Educational Research, Educational Evaluation and Research -
1986 - 1987
Queen's University Belfast
PGCE, Physics, Mathematics and Science -
1982 - 1985
Ulster University
BSc Hons 2.1 Physics and Geology, Physics and Geology
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