Background
Jenkins, Edgar William was born on January 7, 1939 in Llwynypia, Wales, United Kingdom. Son of Lewis Morgan and Eira Gwyn (Thomas) Jenkins.
science education policy educator
Jenkins, Edgar William was born on January 7, 1939 in Llwynypia, Wales, United Kingdom. Son of Lewis Morgan and Eira Gwyn (Thomas) Jenkins.
Bachelor of Science with 1st class honours, University Leeds, 1960. Master of Education, University Leeds, 1977.
Teacher Keighley School, United Kingdom, 1961-1962. Head of chemistry Leeds Grammar School, 1962-1967. Lecturer University Leeds, 1967-1976, senior lecturer, 1976-1986, reader in science education, 1986-1993, professor science education policy, 1993—2002, director Center for Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, 1997—2000, professor emeritus, since 2002.
Chairman Board of Graduate Teacher Training Registry, United Kingdom, 1992—2000.
Justice of the peace Crown Commission, West Yorkshire, 1977-2003. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, Royal Society Arts, Association for Science Education.
Married Isobel Harrison, December 28, 1961. Children: Sarah Rhiannon, Caitlin Elizabeth.