Clare Shaw

Senior Lecturer

Marjon Teacher Education Partnership

01752 636700 Ext:5641

cshaw@marjon.ac.uk

Role Summary

I teach across the B.Ed. Primary teaching route with my main area of teaching being focussed on Professional Studies. I am the lead for the BEd.2 trainees and also am responsible for school-based placements and mentor training. I am privileged to work alongside many experienced school-based mentors and other expert colleagues in school in supporting trainee teachers in a range of school settings. My interests lie in reflective practice and the impact of effective mentoring on trainee teachers.

I have been an Assistant Headteacher in a federation of primary schools and also an English subject leader. I have worked mainly in Upper KS2 and was also the ITT co-ordinator working with trainees from all routes into teaching.

Qualifications

Masters in Education (Distinction) A case study of good mentoring in practice in the primary school setting.
PG Cert in Coaching and Mentoring
PG Cert in Professional Development, University of St Mark and St John
PG Cert in Education, College of St Mark and St John
BA Hons English Literature and English Language, College of St Mark and St John

Teaching

Professional Studies

Research

NQT into leadership Action research October 2016 – January 2017 Dr Ian Luke, Gill Golder, Clare Shaw (collaborator)

I am interested in Reflective Practice and how trainee teachers engage in the process during their training. I am also keen to explore how a Coaching and Mentoring model can enhance the relationship between mentor and trainee in school.

Publications

Models of Mentoring, Gill Golder, Alison Keyworth & Clare Shaw, 2020, Mentoring Design & Technology Teachers in the Secondary School: A Practical Guide, 1-12, ISBN 978-1-1138-50009-9, published.

Models of Mentoring, Gill Golder, Alison Keyworth & Clare Shaw, 2019, Mentoring Physical Education Teachers in the Secondary School: A Practical Guide, 9-19, ISBN 978-1138-05964-1, published.

Expert Membership of professional bodies

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Roles on external bodies

External Examiner for University of Reading. BA Education with QTS, English specialism.

Other Interests

Teaching and Learning Conference – University of St Mark and St John – June 2016 – presenter through invitation

Coaching and Mentoring Symposium – University of St Mark and St John – July 2016 – presenter through invitation