Sheeba is a Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education (Science) at the University of East London. She is a chemistry specialist with 16 years of teaching experience in India and England. She now works in the Higher Education sector, teaching the PGCE secondary science course. Her research areas include developing the effectiveness of practical work, using cognitive science-based strategies to improve teaching and learning, and examining students' views about employability and teacher education. She has recently completed a professional doctorate on 'Does the new science GCSE curriculum improve the effectiveness of practical work in Key Stage 4 classes?