Clare Shaw

Senior Lecturer

Marjon Teacher Education Partnership

01752 636700 Ext:5641

cshaw@marjon.ac.uk

Role Summary

I teach across the BEd Primary, PGCE and School Direct teaching routes. My main area of teaching is focussed on Professional Studies. I am the lead for the BEd 2 trainees and also am responsible for placements and mentor training.

I have been an Assistant Headteacher in a federation of primary schools and also a literacy 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

Primary English Education
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

MENTORING PHYSICALEDUCATION TEACHERSIN THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL
A Practical Guide
Edited by Susan Capel and Julia Lawrence 2018 Co-author on chapter.

Expert Membership of professional bodies

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of Primary Operations Group – committee made up of university tutors, school based mentors, ITT co-ordinators, teachers, students and head teachers. Working alongside the ITE partnerships schools on current issues, updates, trainees, mentor training.

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