A vastly experienced educational leader, teacher, and keynote speaker with a diverse background in sports, teaching and learning, initial teacher education, and delivering best practice sessions to support the professional development of colleagues across institutions.

Scott has worked at the University of Bolton since 2019 and is the current Programme Leader for six Master's in Education pathways at the University. Scott leads on national and international academic networks that support teaching, learning, and scholarly activities, and has managed numerous teams in achieving outstanding outcomes.

Scott adopts a humanistic leadership and teaching style, utilising effective coaching and mentoring strategy to empower teams and students.

Scott has national and international experience gained within complex environments, and has interests in staff CPD, the pursuit of excellence, quality, and the student journey. With a robust international research profile, he currently acts as a peer reviewer for three international journals. Scott is always positive, energetic, and passionate about the privilege and joy that is education.

Research interests include reflective practice, teacher noticing, and autoethnography.

Qualifications:
2020-05-13 to 2024-03-21 - PhD: Using video observation technology to support the development of pre-service trainee teachers’ (FE and Skills Sector) reflective skills and teaching practice. (Education)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy [2013]
MEd Professional Practice in Higher Education [University of Central Lancashire, 2012]
PgDip Professional Practice in Higher Education [University of Central Lancashire, 2011]
PGCE [University of Central Lancashire, 2010]
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science [University of Exeter]

Publications/Presentations:
Threlfall, S.J. (2025). Reflective Practice: History, Definitions, Criticality, and Application to the Doctoral Journey. Lecture to Research & Graduate School PhD students, University of Greater Manchester, UK.

Threlfall.S.J. (2024). Writing for Peer Reviewed Publication: A Presentation to the Centre for Higher Education Research & Practice (CHERaP) Scholarly Synergy Group. University of Bolton, UK.

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). Building a Coherent Research Design: Alignment Between Ontology, Epistemology, Methodology, Research Design, & Methods. Lecture to Research & Graduate School PhD students, University of Bolton, UK.

Threlfall, S. J. (2024). Innovative Frameworks for Teacher Noticing: Video Insights into Pre-Service Trainee’s Practices. International Journal of Higher Education Pedagogies, 5(3), 39-68.

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). Teacher Noticing and Professional Vision: Leveraging Video Observation Technology to Advance the Reflective Skills and Pedagogical Practices of Pre-service Trainee Teachers: Keynote Lecture at the International Academic Conference on Teaching and Education: Brussels: Belgium.

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). Redefining the concept of teacher noticing: The creation and implementation of the Initial Teacher Education Noticing Continuum (TEN) and the Noticing Observation Framework (NOF). 7th World Conference on Teaching and Education: Zurich: Switzerland. Available at: https://boltonuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/st7_bolton_ac_uk/EVAgzUSUyeNKlCvV33tT0MoBraoE_WyR_IrV-vy9BYIFew?e=arRml3 [Accessed 07.07. 2024].

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). Facilitating Collaborative Reflection with Trainee Teachers via Video Viewing: The creation and implementation of the Noticing Observation Framework to Facilitate Peer Support (NOF-PS). 7th International Conference of Advanced Research in Education: Cambridge. Available at: https://boltonunimy.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/st7_bolton_ac_uk/EXOgoxbHkGJAnU9UpiPv9h0BxMTXSUzdm4JI_V-5actbsQ?e=DMN2ME

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). The Creation and Implementation of the Initial Teacher Education Reflective Thinking Questionnaire (ITERT-Q): Recontextualising the Measure and Locating the Reflective Mess We’re All In. In: 7th International Conference on Modern Research in Education, Teaching and Learning: Oxford. Available at: https://boltonunimy.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/st7_bolton_ac_uk/EWlYFv0Av2lJo20q7cOR7bQBSnunOQricznlqnhz4_qlCQ?e=Ab1Men

Threlfall, S.J. (2024). Using Video Observation Technology to Support the Development of Pre-Service (FE & Skills Sector) Trainee Teachers’ Reflective Skills and Teaching Practice. PhD Thesis. University of Bolton. Available at: https://boltonunimy.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/st7_bolton_ac_uk/ESuEETAK50ZEqZpytAIZ73sBlr4o1drVu6odUisxV0QAjg?e=ynYUer

Threlfall, S.J. (2023). The creation and implementation of the Initial Teacher Education Reflective Thinking Questionnaire (ITERT-Q): Recontextualising the measure and locating the reflective mess we’re all in. University of Bolton Centre of Pedagogy Conference Presentation, October 2023.

Threlfall, S.J. (2023). Doing Reflection Justice. [online]. Fusion Magazine UK: Instagram. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrsSz3pNbNF/

Threlfall, S., Telfer, S., King, G. and Ogbeni, E. (2023). An Innovative Teacher Training Mentoring Initiative: Triple M (Mentors Meet Monthly). Journal of Further and Higher Education, under peer review.

Threlfall, S.J. (2022). Supporting the Development of Pre-Service (FE & Skills Sector) Trainee Teachers’ Reflective Practice and Noticing Skills. Journal of Further and Higher Education, under peer review.

Linking Creative Online Platforms for Effective Teaching, Learning & Assessment
University of Bolton Centre of Pedagogy Event: Tips & Tricks for Teaching & Learning
2021-05-05 | Conference abstract

A Tech Support Resource for University Applicants and Students
University of Bolton
2020-07-14 | lecture-speech

Blended Learning Exploring the Viability for an Outstanding College in the North West
Runshaw College
2019-04-04 | report

Socrative as a Means for Learner Assessment and Engagement
Runshaw College
2018-07-06 | lecture-speech

Using Plickers to Assess the Student Journey
Runshaw College
2017-07-06 | lecture-speech

Using Twitter Effectively
Runshaw College
2016-07-10 | lecture-speech

An Assessment for Learning Resource Tool
Runshaw College
2015-04-14 | online-resource

Threlfall, S.J. (2014). How elite athletes' reflect: An interview with Holly Bleasdale and Paul Bradshaw. Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives, 15 (4), 495-503.

Threlfall, S.J. (2013). Poetry In Action Research: An Innovative Means to a Reflective Learner in HE. Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives, 14 (1), 1-9.

Threlfall, S.J. (2013). Poetry In Action Research: An Innovative Means to a Reflective Learner in HE. Poster Presentation: PE & School Sport Conference, Edge Hill University.

Threlfall, S.J. (2013). E-Journals: Towards critical and independent reflective practice for students in Higher Education. Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives, 15 (3), 1-16.

Threlfall, S.J. (2010). Imagine: Poems by S. J. Threlfall. UK: University Press.

Threlfall, S.J. (2010). Lakeland Memoirs: Poems by S. J. Threlfall. UK: University Press.

Threlfall, S.J. (2010). Sunflower: Fifteen Poems by S. J. Threlfall. UK: University Press.