David Mitchell
David Mitchell is a lecturer in education at UCL Institute of Education (IOE). He taught geography in secondary schools and colleges before becoming a teacher educator. His current role is researching Geography education and leading the Geography Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course at UCL-IOE. Prior to that, he led the Secondary PGCE programme at UCL-IOE (a programme which each year prepares up to 700 new High School teachers in 18 different subjects). He is interested in the...See more
David Mitchell is a lecturer in education at UCL Institute of Education (IOE). He taught geography in secondary schools and colleges before becoming a teacher educator. His current role is researching Geography education and leading the Geography Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course at UCL-IOE. Prior to that, he led the Secondary PGCE programme at UCL-IOE (a programme which each year prepares up to 700 new High School teachers in 18 different subjects). He is interested in the influences over the school curriculum, teachers' roles as 'curriculum makers' and how teacher education can support curriculum leadership in schools. See less
David Mitchell's Featured Books
David Mitchell book reviews
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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet
Jacob de Zoet
One of the valuable features of a reading group is that it encourages readers to explore works they would not otherwise choose for themselves. This can result in unexpected finds but it can also ... Read More
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The Bone Clocks
Magic & Metaphysics
by Patrick, Dec 14, 2014
Mitchell is not in top form in his latest novel, but he does score points on his multi-layered character, Dr. Marinus. The body-to-body lifetime leaps for the "atemporals" recalls the smooth overlay ... Read More
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Cloud Atlas
Is the book better than the movie?
by Berylina, Nov 26, 2012
Great movie! Hope the book isn't too complicated. I just bought it and will start on it today. Read More
