Background
Goodwin, Alan John was born on April 18, 1939 in Derby, England. Son of William Elsom and Gladys Evelyn (Archer) Goodwin.
Goodwin, Alan John was born on April 18, 1939 in Derby, England. Son of William Elsom and Gladys Evelyn (Archer) Goodwin.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Leeds, England, 1960. Master of Philosophy, University Leeds, 1970. Postgraduate certified in education, University Nottingham, England, 1961.
Chemistry teacher Batley Grammar School, England, 1961-1964. Head of chemistry The Abbey School, Ramsey, England, 1964-1969. Lecturer John Dalton College, Manchester, 1969-1973.
SL/PL science education Manchester (England) Polytechnic, 1973-1978. Head department science education Manchester (England) Metropolitan University, since 1978. Chair Nathfe Science Education Section, since 1992.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member Association for Science Education (Northwest region president 1992-1994).
Married Pamela Alice Moore, December 30, 1961. Children: Angela Jane, Helen Pamela, Stephen John.