Christie Haddad
Education, Technology, and Music Specialist
About
As an EdTech music researcher, Christie has a unique set of skills that can benefit students and teachers alike. Her knowledge of technology can help bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and modern learning techniques. Her research interests encompass EdTech, teacher training, music education, early childhood education, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Christie aims to equip educators with the necessary tools and resources for success. This may involve introducing technologies into the EYFS/Primary classroom, leading workshops, and offering valuable guidance and support.
She has delivered lectures and currently conducts seminars at King's College London and University College London. She has taught a range of subjects, including sociology, philosophical perspectives of childhood and youth, media, culture, and society, as well as the interactions of music and science, and sociology of music education.
Her approach is notably multidisciplinary, reflecting a comprehensive perspective that spans various fields of study.
Education
2024
PhD in education, technology, and music
University College London | Institute of Education
Culture, Communication, and Media
2019
MA in music education
University College London
with Distinction
2020
Associate fellow of the higher education academy (Advance he)
2015
BA in fine arts and art history
American University of Beirut
with Honours
2011
Grade 8 piano
Trinity College London
Exhibition Award Winner in Piano Performance 2011
Experience
2021-2022
Academic Advisor and research assistant
UCL Knowledge Lab
2021-Present
Graduate teaching fellow
Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
King’s College London
2019-Present
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Culture, Communication, and Media (M.A.)
University College London
2018-Present
Trustee
The Peace and Prosperity Trust
2016-2018
Music teacher
American Community School Beirut
2012-2017
piano teacher
Skills & Proficiencies
- Music Education Research
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Science Research
- Education Technology
- Professional Development
- Data Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Lecturing
- Research & Development
- Music Production
Christie Haddad
www.christiehaddad.com
Publications
Book review
- Haddad, C. (2023). Experiencing Music Technology (Fourth Edition) by David Brian Williamsand Peter Richard Webster, Oxford University Press, 2022. Pbk, 576pp. £82.45. ISBN: 978-0190635794. British Journal of Music Education, 40(3), 413-414. doi:10.1017/S026505172300030X
Book chapter
- (In draft) Himonides, E., Purves, R., Haddad, C. (2023). Hackathon as a new skepsis and praxis for a body mind diverse music education. Music, Technology, and Innovation. Routledge.