Dr Peter Knight

National Teaching Fellow 2008 Peter Knight is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Keele University. His expertise and enthusiasm in teaching is underpinned by an international research reputation in glaciology, and he has written several well-known textbooks for A-level and undergraduate students that combine scientific rigour with a contagious enthusiasm for learning about the world. One A-level teacher wrote: "At the GA Conference last week I bought a copy of your excellent book - the best book for my AS / A2 teaching I've so far seen in 17 years of teaching A-level Physical Geography." Peter's goal is to inspire, motivate, and enthuse students to recognise, aspire to and achieve their fullest potential. He wants to help students to see the world differently, and to allow them to help him to see it differently too. Recognised by the institution for his success in this goal, Peter has won Keele University's 'Individual Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching', and led the Physical Geography course team to win the 'Team Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching'. He also won a Keele 'Teaching Innovation Award', and has published several papers on innovative teaching techniques. As well as developing innovative course structures, Peter has played a leading role in the application and monitoring of quality assurance processes and in the dissemination of good practice through his work as a quality auditor and examiner. After winning the Team Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching one colleague wrote: "I was really proud yesterday to be part of what has become such an effective teaching team within Physical Geography."