Dr Ruth Newman

Ruth Newman is Associate Professor in Language and Literacy Education. Ruth is currently Deputy Head of Initial Teacher Education and leads the the Secondary English PGCE. 

Ruth's research focuses primarily on the role of classroom talk in the teaching of language and literacy, including the role of dialogic talk in the teaching of writing. Most recently, Ruth led a major ESRC funded project that investigated how talk about writing, explored in the context of secondary English lessons, can support the development of metalinguistic understanding and writing. Ruth's research has informed course design at Exeter, including the recent redevelopment of the MA Online Language and Literacy Pathway, and resulted in publications and resources for teachers and teacher educators. 

Findings and publications related to the ESRC Metatalk about Writing 

Talk about Writing: Resources for Teachers and Teacher Educators

Research Group
Centre for Research in Language and Literacies

Qualifications

PhD Education, University of Exeter, 2014

MSc Educational Research (Distinction), University of Exeter, 2010

PGCE English with Drama, University of Exeter

Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority (SFHEA)