Mrs Emma Goto

Senior Lecturer

Institute of Education

Emma.Goto@winchester.ac.uk

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Biography

Emma Goto is Senior Lecturer in Education (ITE). She completed a degree in psychology at the University of Dundee in 1995. After working briefly in marketing, she chose to move into the field of education. In 1996, after studying for a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFLA), she moved to Japan and taught English in private language schools and public kindergartens. 

Upon returning to the United Kingdom in 2000, Emma completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in primary education at King Alfred’s College. After qualifying, she spent seven years teaching in an infant school, during which time she qualified as an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST). As an AST she spent seven years supporting schools in Hampshire with their development of ICT.  Although Emma had a real passion for ICT in primary education, she felt her own subject knowledge should be further developed. Therefore, she studied for an Undergraduate Diploma in computing through the University of Oxford, which she was awarded with distinction in 2006. In 2009 Emma was seconded to a part-time role with Hampshire Local Authority as a learning platform consultant supporting the implementation of a learning platform in primary schools across Hampshire. In 2010 she moved to teach in a Hampshire primary school where she continued to support the practice of other teachers as an AST. Emma’s teaching experience in schools is predominantly in Key Stage One and the Early Years Foundation Stage although she has supported the development of practice across the primary range.

In 2011 Emma completed her MAEd after writing a dissertation focusing on the implementation of learning platforms in three infant schools. She has been lecturing at the University of Winchester since 2013. In 2018 Emma was awarded a Professional Masters (MProf) in Theory Practice and Ethics in Educational Research. Her current research interest is in the area of computational thinking.  Emma lectures in Primary Education within Computing, Professional Studies, Early Years and Philosophy for Children (P4C) modules.
 

Higher Education Teaching Qualification

Higher Education Academy Fellowship (FHEA)

Areas of expertise

  • Primary Computing
  • Computational Thinking
  • The use of technology to enhance learning experiences for all learners
  • Philosophy for Children
  • Early-Years Education
  • Parental Engagement

Publications

Chapters in books

  • Goto, E. (2024) Technology and Computational Thinking in Early Childhood. In: Leask, M. and Younie, S. (eds.) Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School. 3rd Edn. Abingdon: Routledge, 204-214.

  • Love, R., and Goto, E. (2023) Embedding Philosophy for/with Children in Initial Teacher Education: A Stealth Model. In: Kizel, A. (ed.) Philosophy with Children and Teacher Education: Global Perspectives on Critical, Creative and Caring Thinking. Abingdon: Routledge, 117 – 125. 

  • Audain, J., Goto, E. & Dalton, T. (2018) Debates in the Use of Tablets in Secondary Classrooms. In: Younie, S. & Bradshaw, P. (eds.) Debates in Computing and ICT Education. Abingdon: Routledge, 181-194.

  • Opie, M., Ansell, K. & Goto, E. (2017) Technology and its Role Outside the Classroom. In: Waite, S. (ed.) Children Learning Outside the Classroom: From Birth to Eleven. 2nd Edn. London: Sage, 106-117.

 

Articles

Non-refereed

  • Goto, E. (2022) Digital Literacy and Philosophy for Children. Hello World, 19, 64-65. Available at: http://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/issues/19/pdf [Accessed 27 June 2022].
  • Aubrey-Smith, F. & Goto, E. (2019) Is your uniform policy fair on your families? Headteacher Update. Available at: http://www.headteacher-update.com/best-practice-article/is-your-uniform-policy-fair-on-your-families/219410/ [Accessed 26 September 2019].
  • Goto, E. (2017) Playful Computing. Hello World, 1, 58-59. Available at: http://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/issues/1/pdf [Accessed 27 June 2022].
  • Goto, E. & Berry, M. (2015) Laying the Foundations for Computing in the Early Years. Switched On, Computing at School (CAS), 19 - Winter Spring 2016 Edition, 6-7.
  • Goto, E. (2015) Computing in Key Stage One. Hampshire IT Schools Newsletter, Hampshire County Council, Spring
  • Goto, E. & Walker, M. (2014) It’s a Little Bit of Magic. Nasen: Special, November 2014, 45-47.
  • Goto, E. (2014) Supporting Key Stage One Teachers to Implement the Computing Curriculum. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Autumn, 6-9.
  • Goto, E. (2014) Get With the Program. Teach Primary, 8 (3), 99-100
  • Goto, E. (2014) Developing the Curriculum in the Key Stage One Classroom. Switched On, Computiing at Schools (CAS), Summer 2014 Edition, 6.
  • Goto, E. (2012) Exploring the impact of learning platforms on children’s learning. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Autumn, Issue 19.
  • Goto, E. (2012) Control Technology in The Early Years Foundation Stage. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Spring, Issue 17.
  • Goto, E. (2011) Video Conferencing on a Shoestring. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Summer, Issue 16.
  • Goto, E. (2010) Mind Mapping in KS1. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Spring/Summer, Issue 14.
  • Goto, E. (2009) The Power of Talking Books. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Spring/Summer, Issue 12.
  • Goto, E. (2009) 2Do It Yourself A Review. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Spring/Summer, Issue 12.
  • Goto, E. (2007) Early Years Project. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Autumn, Issue 9.
  • Goto, E. (2007) Birdbox Day in Cherry Class. ICT User Friendly, Hampshire County Council, Autumn, Issue 9.

 

Other Media

  • Hello World Podcasts. (2023) What Role Does Philosophy Have in Computing Education: James Robinson and Ben Hall in Conversation with Emma Goto and Amy Luu. 24 January. Available here. [Accessed 25 October 2023].
  • Goto, E. (2020) EYFS The Foundations of Computing: play, exploration and thinking. CAS Inspire Webinar. 4 November 2020. Available here. [Accessed 7 November 2020].
  • CASTV (2017) Emma Goto - Computing in the EYFS. Available at: https://youtu.be/f6jmmpqiUZ4 [Accessed 15 March 2017].

 

Conferences

  • Love, R. & Goto, E. (2023) The Winchester Stealth Model. Paper presented at SAPERE Annual Conference, University of Bristol.
  • Caldwell, H., Fearn, W., Goto, E., Leask, M., Preston, C., Tonner-Saunders, S., Whewell, E., Williams, A. & Younie, S. (2023) Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School. Panel presentation chaired by Goto, E. at TPEA Educating and Empowering All our Digital Citizens Conference, Bedford.
  • Goto, E. (2023) Philosophy for Children (P4C) - An effective approach to develop critical thinking digital citizens? Paper presented at TPEA Educating and Empowering All our Digital Citizens Conference, Bedford.
  • Goto, E. & Coultart, R. (2023) Putting Principles into Practice: Computing in the EYFS. Workshop presented at Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Conference, Eastleigh.
  • Goto, E. (2022) The Foundations of Computing Pedagogy. Workshops presented at Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Conference, Winchester.
  • Goto, E. & Love, R. (2022) Exploring Concepts through Collaborative Enquiry whilst Learning Online. Paper Presented at the World Education Summit, Virtual Summit, March 21 - 24 2022. Available at: https://www.worldedsummit.com/sessions/exploring-concepts-through-collaborative-enquiry-whilst-learning-online/ [Accessed 24 March 2022].
  • Goto, E. (2021) The Pedagogy of Computational Thinking at Key Stage One and in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Paper Presented at the Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Online Conference.
  • Goto, E. (2020) Philosophy for Children (P4C): An Effective Approach for Exploring Digital Citizenship? Paper Presented at the Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Online Conference.
  • Goto, E. (2018) New Tutors Presentation A Strange and Unfamiliar Country / Raising Aspirations in Technology in the Early Years. Papers presented at ITTE / Mirandanet Raising Digital Aspirations Conference, University of Winchester.
  • Goto, E. (2018) Autobiography, Crossroads and the Ontological Shift. Paper presented at Oxford Brookes University School of Education Research Conference, Oxford Brookes University.
  • Goto, E. & Love, R. (2016) Encouraging a values-led teaching pedagogy through embedding Philosophy for Children (P4C) in Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Paper presented at Values and Education International Conference, University of Winchester.
  • Goto, E. (2016) Laying the Foundations of Computing / Using Apps to Encourage Communication. Workshops presented at Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Conference, Winchester.
  • Goto, E. & Love, R. (2016) Sowing the seeds of P4C: Cultivating Learning through P4C in ITE. Paper presented at 7th Teacher Education Advancement Network Annual Conference, Aston University.
  • Goto, E. (2015) What Underpins Computing / Getting the Most out of Programmable Toys in Key Stage One. Workshops provided at Babcock Computing Conference - Computing: decomposed, debugged and demystified, Epsom.
  • Goto, E., Waite, J., Audain, J. and Maunders, P. (2015) The Challenges of Knowing About Teaching Primary Computing. Poster presented at 6th Teacher Education Advancement Network Annual Conference, Aston University.
  • Goto, E. (2015) When We Were Very Young: Making good choices to get children off on the right foot with computing. Paper presented at Hampshire Computing Co-ordinators Conference, Winchester.
  • Goto, E. (2015) Demystifying the Key Stage One Computing Curriculum Presentation / Bluebots, Beebots and Beyond Workshop, Computing at Schools (CAS) Wessex conference, University of Southampton.
  • Goto, E. (2014) Demystifying the Key Stage One Computing Curriculum Presentation / Beebots and Beyond Workshop, Computing at Schools (CAS) Wessex conference. University of Southampton.
  • Goto, E. (2014) Policy into Practice. Paper presented at Westminster Briefing - Teaching Computer Science at KS1 & KS2: Preparing for September, London.
  • Goto, E. (2013) Computing In Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Winchester.
  • Goto, E. and Bagge, P. (2013) Primary Briefing / Key Stage One Beebot Workshop, Computing at Schools (CAS) Wessex conference, University of Southampton.
  • Goto, E. (2011) Video Conferencing on a Shoestring - Having a Visible Impact on Learning. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Winchester.
  • Goto, E. (2011) The Case Study Approach - Researching the impact of Learning Platforms in Infant Schools. Paper presented at The University of Winchester MA Student Conference, University of Winchester.
  • Goto, E. (2010) Using ICT to Enrich and Enhance English Teaching in Primary Education. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Hampshire.
  • Goto, E. and Audain, J. (2009) Embedding ICT within Literacy and developing Speaking & Listening using ICT. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Hampshire.
  • Goto, E. (2008) Using ICT to enhance learning at KS1 and EYFS. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Hampshire.
  • Goto, E. and Aubrey-Smith, F. (2007) Personalising Learning. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Hampshire.
  • Goto, E., Curtis, R. and Phipps, S. (2006) It’s not just a computer - ICT in Early Years. Paper presented at Hampshire ICT Co-ordinators Conference, Hampshire.
  • Goto, E., Vincent, J. and Waring-Green, R. (2004) The Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning - The Italian Experience. Workshop at HTLC Collaborative Learning Conference, Hampshire.
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