Dr Gurpinder Lalli

Dr Gurpinder Singh Lalli is a Senior Lecturer in Education and Inclusion Studies, based in the Institute of Education (IoE) at University of Wolverhampton. Gurpinder has a vested interest in the sociology of education and is interested in researching socialisation, human capital, health education and curriculum studies. He is the author of Schools, Food and Social Learning published in 2019. Gurpinder is an early career researcher and has published in leading education journals.

The research will draw on current curriculum development, namely in identifying how nutrition education is being taught in order to influence policy and practice. A primary school has been chosen to carry out this study due to the attention received in relation to food and nutrition education. The research will involve observations and interviews and through this in-depth ethnographic approach it is anticipated that the qualitative case study will provide multiple examples of the benefits for prioritising nutrition education in schools. In practice, this will involve participating in 'taste education' lessons in which children discuss the sensory aspects of consuming fruit and vegetables.  

The following research questions have been developed:

1. How does the school approach food and nutrition education in relation to learning and integrating food into school life?

2. What are the teachers', school leaders' and pupils' perspectives on the effectiveness of food in school life?

3. What are the factors that affect food and nutrition education?