School of Education

Mr William Mcguire

  • University Teacher in English Language (S) (Pedagogy Policy and Practice)

telephone: 01413303798
email: William.McGuire@glasgow.ac.uk


Research interests

Blended learning, distance learning and mobile learning in relation to Virtual Learning Environments

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Number of items: 9.

2009

McGuire, W (2009) Humanising the machine: Is human interaction in online learning environments necessary for successful distance learning: A review of recent literature. Journal of Teacher Education and Teachers Work, 1 (1). pp. 46-58.

2008

Dickson, B., and McGuire, W. (2008) English Language Education. In: Bryce, T.G.K. and Humes, W.M. (eds.) Scottish Education: Beyond Devolution. Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, pp. 478-489. ISBN 9780748625932

2005

McGuire, W. (2005) More trouble with testing-writer's craft. Scottish Educational Journal, 89 . p. 27. ISSN 0036-9179

McGuire, W. (2005) Troublesome tests. Scottish Educational Journal, 89 (5). p. 27. ISSN 0036-9179

2003

Dobie, M., Gormley, J., McDaid, P., and McGuire, W. (2003) New horizons in writing: guidelines. Other. Glasgow City Council, Glasgow, UK.

McGuire, W. (2003) New horizons in reading: close reading pack for teachers - level A. Other. Glasgow City Council, Glasgow, UK.

McGuire, W. (2003) New horizons in reading: close reading pack for teachers - level B. Other. Glasgow City Council, Glasgow, UK.

McGuire, W. (2003) New horizons in writing: imaginative writing pack for teachers. Other. Glasgow City Council, Glasgow, UK.

McGuire, W. (2003) Sectarianism: a support pack for teachers. Other. Glasgow City Council, Glasgow, UK.

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Grants

£40,000 from Scottish Office to contribute towards the implementation of an online PGCE English course with Dumfries and Galloway Council. 2006.

Teaching

Willie is the subject co-ordinator of the Language and Literature section within the School of Education.

Consulting and advice

Contributes widely to SAFIS courses and has delivered CPD to a wide range of Scottish Local authorities on the following topics:

  • Writer's craft in both Primary and Secondary schools
  • Moderation of standards for writing in both Primary and Secondary contexts
  • Standard grade folios, close reading and writing

Academic and professional body membership

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Full GTC Registration
  • Member of the Association of English Advisers in Scotland

Additional Information

  • SQA Question paper setter 2003-present
  • SQA Examiner for Intermediate 1 and 2 English 2000-2007
  • SQA Examiner for Standard Grade English 1995-present
  • National Qualifications Development Specialist 2006
  • National Qualifications Development Specialist 2008

Evidence of Esteem

  • External  reviewer for the subject review of the Education Faculty of the University of the Highlands and Islands 2009
  • Co-author of report to senate for the above review