Dr Marie Clarke BA, MA, PhD HDip
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Biography:
| Marie was appointed as a lecturer to the School of Education in 1998. Prior to her appointment she was a teacher in Liberties College, City of Dublin VEC. Marie lectures in the areas of curriculum studies, education policy and quantitative research methods. She is Principal Investigator on a number of
funded research projects, from the European
Science Foundation (ESF) / Irish
Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS);
Department of Education and Skills (DES) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in
the areas of higher education, teacher education and development
education. Marie
is published internationally and nationally in each
of these areas. She is also published in the area of history of
education. She supervises doctoral students in these areas and welcomes
enquiries from potential doctoral or masters students. Marie was a visiting scholar to Teachers College, Columbia University, New York during the academic year 2007. She is a reviewer for a number of international
journals, and is an evaluator for the European Science Foundation. Marie was elected as a member of UCD Governing Authority in 2009. She was appointed Head of School for a four year term 2007-2011. During that period she served as a member of UCD Academic Council, UCD Academic Council Committee on Academic Centres and UCD College of Human Sciences Executive. She was appointed Chair of UCD Academic Council Working Group on Bonus CAO points for Leaving Certificate Mathematics in 2010 and was also a member of UCD Evaluation and Interview Panel for the President's Teaching Award during 2011. She was Joint Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Director of the MA in Education, (Mentoring Strand), in the School of Education during the period 2007-2011. She designed the EQF level 7 Diploma in Teacher Education with Garett Campbell CEO, Global Schoolroom and Professor Bairbre Redmond, UCD Deputy Registrar for Teaching and Learning. As part of this initiative she visited a number of schools in northern India where the programme is currently being delivered. Marie was elected President of the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) for a two-year term 2011-2013. She is a member of the Executive of the Association of Teacher Educators in Europe (ATEE). Marie was appointed by the Minister for Education and Skills as a member of the Student Grants Appeals Board, which was established under the Student Support Act (2011) and was nominated by the Minister for Education and Skills as a member of the Teaching Council for a four-year term 2012-2016.
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Research Interests
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The following funded research projects reflect Marie's research interests in the areas of teacher education/continuing professional development; higher education and development education.
Title: National Pilot Programme on Teacher Induction {Post Primary Pillar} Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start Date / End Date: 01-SEP-10 / 30-AUG-11 (Euro 299, 740)
Title: The Academic Profession: Responses to Changing Societal Challenges. Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start Date / End Date: 05-OCT-09 / 31-MAY-12 (Euro 97,685)
Sponsor: Department of
Foreign Affairs [Irish Aid] Title: Implementing Development Education in Teacher Education: a cross-curricular approach. Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start Date / End Date: 01-JUN-10 / 30-AUG-12 (Euro 40,000)
Sponsor: Department of
Foreign Affairs [Irish Aid] Title: Maintaining an ethical global perspective in teacher education. Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start Date / End Date: 01-JUN-09 / 31-MAY-10 (Euro 80,000)
Sponsor: Department of Education & Science Title: National Pilot Programme on Teacher Induction {Post Primary Pillar} Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start
Date / End Date: 01-SEP-09 / 30-AUG-10 (Euro 348,000) Sponsor: UCD Urban Institute of Ireland Title: The changing needs of the post-primary school sector. Principal Investigator Marie Clarke Start Date / End Date: 01-SEP-06 / 30-AUG-08 (Euro 16,020) Sponsor: Department of Education & Science Title: National Pilot Programme on Teacher Induction {Post Primary Pillar} Co Investigator with Principal Investigator Sheelagh Drudy Sponsor: Department of Education & Science Title: National Pilot Programme on Teacher Induction {Post Primary Pillar} Co Investigator with Principal Investigator Sheelagh Drudy Start Date / End Date: 01-SEP-07 / 30-AUG-08 (Euro 380,000)
Sponsor: UBUNTU Network Title: A study of student teachers' attitudes and understandings of Development Education Co-Investigator
Marie Clarke with Audrey Bryan and Sheelagh Drudy Sponsor: Department of Foreign Affairs [Irish Aid] Title: Implementing a Development Education Unit on the Higher Diploma in Education (Initial Teacher Education for Post-primary Teachers): a cross-curricular approach. Co-Investigator Marie Clarke with Principal Investigator Sheelagh Drudy Start Date/End Date: 30-JUN-06 / 31-MAY-09 (Euro 240,000) Sponsor: Department of Foreign Affairs [Irish Aid] Title: Implementing the Pedagogy of Development Education in the Curriculum of Initial Teacher Education Co-Investigator Marie Clarke with Principal Investigator Sheelagh Drudy Start Date/ End Date: 30-JUN-02 / 31-MAY-03 (Euro 20,000)
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Book Chapters
| Clarke, M. Hyde, A. Drennan, J. ; (2012) 'Professional identity in higher education'' In: The Academic Profession in Europe - New Tasks and New Challenges. London: Springer. [Details] |
| Hyde, A. Clarke, M & Drennan, J.; (2012) ''The changing role of academics and the rise of managerialism'' In: The Academic Profession in Europe - New Tasks and New Challenges. London: Springer. [Details] |
| Marie Clynes, Maureen Killeavy, Marie Clarke; (2010) 'Irland' In: Dobert, H., Horner, W., von Kopp, B., Reuter, L (eds). Die Bildungssysteme Europas. Germany: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren. [Details] |
| Clarke Marie; (2009) 'Choosing post primary teaching as a career: perspectives from the Republic of Ireland' In: Education in Ireland: Challenge and Change. Dublin: Gill and McMillan. [Details] |
| Clarke, M. & Drudy, S.; (2007) 'Social justice in initial teacher education: Student Teachers' Reflections on Praxis' In: Gaine, C., Bhatti, G., Leeman, Y., and Gobbo, F (eds). Social Justice and Intercultural Education: an open ended Dialogue. *: Trentham. [Details] |
| Clarke, M. & Lodge, A.; (2004) 'Diversity at School: Race' In: Lodge, A., and Lynch, K (eds). Diversity at School. Dublin: The Equality Authority and IPA. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2004) 'Diversity at School: Age' In: Lodge, A., and Lynch, K (eds). Diversity at School. Equality Studies Research Series. Dublin: The Equality Authority and IPA. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke, M; (2002) 'Citizenship Education and Assessment' In: D. Scott, (ed.) Greenwood Publishing Group, UK. (eds). Curriculum and Citizenship Education: International Perspectives on Curriculum. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke, M. co-author with Killeavy, M.; (2002) 'Active learning in citizenship education: pre-service teachers perceptions' In: in A Ross (ed) , CiCe (eds). Future Citizens in Europe London. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke, M (co-author with Killeavy, M.), ,; (2001) 'The challenge of multiculturalism for citizenship education in Irish post-primary schools' In: in A Ross (Ed.) , London: CiCe. (eds). Learning for a Democratic Europe. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke M (co-author with Killeavy, M.); (2000) 'Citizenship education in the Irish Curriculum: processes of teacher pupil interaction in social learning' In: in A. Ross (Ed.) , London: CiCe. (eds). Developing Identities in Europe. [Details] | |||||||||
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Peer Reviewed Journals
| Clarke, M., Killeavy, M (2012) 'Charting teacher education policy in the Republic of Ireland with particular reference to the impact of economic recession'. Educational Research, Volume 54 (2):125-136. [DOI] [Details] |
| Whitty, E. Clarke, M; (2012) 'Irish Mathematics teachers' attitudes towards inclusion'. European Journal of Special Needs Education, . [DOI] [Details] |
| Clarke, M., Lodge, A. Shevlin, M.; (2012) 'Evaluating initial teacher education programmes: Perspectives from the Republic of Ireland'. Teaching And Teacher Education, 28 (2):141-153. [DOI] [Details] |
| Clarke, M ; (2011) 'The response of the Roman Catholic Church to the introduction of vocational education in Ireland 1930-1942'. History of Education, . [DOI] [Details] |
| Clarke, M; (2011) 'Promoting a culture of reflection in teacher education: the challenge of large lecture settings'. Teacher Development, 15 (4):517-531. [DOI] [Details] |
| Clarke, M; (2010) 'Educational reform in the 1960s: the introduction of comprehensive schools in the Republic of Ireland'. History of Education, 39 :383-399. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Drennan J, Clarke M.; (2009) 'Coursework Master's Programmes: The Student's Experience of Research and Research Supervision'. Studies in Higher Education, 34 (4):483-500. [Details] | |||||||||
| Tierney, L., and Clarke, M.; (2008) ''The European qualifications framework: challenges and implications in the Irish further education and training sector ''. European journal of vocational training, No 42/43 (2007/3 - 2008/1). [Details] | |||||||||
| Clarke, M and Drudy, S; (2006) 'Teaching for diversity, social justice and global awareness'. European Journal of Teacher Education, 29 (3):371-386. [Details] | |||||||||
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Other Journals
| Clarke, M; (2003) 'Life long learning for all or some? Reflections on provision for adults with disabilitiesin The Adult Learner' The Journal of Adult and Community Education in Ireland . [Details] |
Published Reports
| Clarke, M., Clynes, M., Drudy, S., Healy, C.; (2010) Development Education and Active Learning in Second Level Schools: an Exploration of Teaching Practice Contexts. University College Dublin, University College Dublin. [Details] |
Bryan, A., Clarke, M., Drudy., S. ; (2009) Social Justice Education in Initial Teacher Education: A Cross-border Perspective. SCoTENS, Electronic Publication.  [Details] |
| Bryan, A, Clarke, M. Drudy, S; (2009) A Study of student teachers' perspectives on social justice and development education. . UBUNTU Network, Electronic Publication. [Details] |
| Clarke, M; (2003) The Same Right The Same Obligation: Report of the Task Force on Anti Racism in the Workplace Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Dublin. Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Dublin. [Details] |
Reports
| Killeavy, M., with Stephenson, H.J., Clarke, M. And Halstead, V.; (2002) An evaluation of the East West Project in Ireland and the UK commissioned by the British Council and LEargas. Reports [Details] |
Honours and Awards
| Year: 2007. Title: Visting Scholar Curriculum Studies Department, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York from January to June 2007 |
Associations
| Association: Irish Federation of University Teachers, Function/Role: President |
| Association: Assocation of Teacher Educators of Europe (ATEE), Function/Role: Member of Executive |
| Association: European Education Research Association EERA, Function/Role: * |
| Association: American Education Research Association AERA, Function/Role: * |
| Association: National Womens' Council of Ireland, Function/Role: Member of the Education Panel |
Conference Contributions
| Bryan, A., Clarke, M., Drudy., S. ; (2009) Learnings from the UCD School of Education Programme of Teaching and Research in Development Education. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Sustainable Global Development Conference, University of Limerick , 16-OCT-09 - 17-OCT-09. |
| Clarke Marie, Maureen Killeavy, Anne Moloney; (2009) Beginning Teachers: Perceptions of Their Level of Preparedness for Their Teaching Role. [International Refereed Conference], European Educational Research Association Conference, Sweden , 11-SEP-09 - 13-SEP-09. |
| Clarke Marie, Maureen Killeavy, Anne Moloney; (2009) Newly Qualified Teachers: Strategies for Survival in the Classroom. [International Refereed Conference], Association of Teacher Education in Europe, Palma, Spain , 31-AUG-09 - 02-SEP-09. |
| Clarke Marie, Marie Clynes,Maureen Killeavy; (2009) How mentors adapt and use their professional knowledge in supporting newly qualified teachers. [International Refereed Conference], Association of Teacher Education in Europe, Palma, Spain , 31-AUG-09 - 02-SEP-09. |
| Clarke Marie, Maureen Killeavy, Anne Moloney; (2009) Developing a professional identity: The Socialisation of Newly Qualified Teachers in school. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Educational Studies Assocation of Ireland, Kilkenny , 11-APR-09 - 13-APR-09. |
| Bryan, A., Clarke, M. & Drudy, S. ; (2007) Developing Future Development Educators and Informing the Future of Development Education in Initial Teacher Education: An Analysis of Student Teachers' Understandings of Development, Diversity and Social Justice Issues. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Development Futures, NUI Galway , 24-NOV-07 - 25-NOV-07. | |||||||||
| Clarke Marie, Maureen Killeavy, Anne Moloney; (2009) Mentors: professional beliefs and values in practice: Dialogue to deconstruct tacit beliefs using a multidisciplinary approach. [International Refereed Conference], American Educational Research Association Conference, San Diego, CA , 14-APR-09 - 18-APR-09. | |||||||||
| Killeavy, M. and Clarke, M.; (2002) Vocational Progression for disadvantaged students within the Youthreach Project: Participants' Perception and Experiences, PAper 1. [Oral Presentation], Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, USA , 09-APR-02 - 09-APR-02. | |||||||||
| Bryan, A., Clarke, M. & Drudy, S. ; (2008) Student Teachers' Understandings and Perspectives on Development Education. [Poster Presentation], Teacher Education for Sustainable Development, Limerick , 04-MAR-08 - 04-MAR-08. | |||||||||
| Drudy, S. & Clarke, M.; (2006) Fostering Inclusionary Practices among Homogeneous Student Teacher Populations. [International Refereed Conference], Diversity and Inclusion, British Association for International and Comparative Education , 08-AUG-06 - 10-AUG-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2007) 'Dialogue and Partnership in Teacher Education: Experiences from the Republic of Ireland'. [Invited Lecture], Paper presented to the staff in Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Teachers College, Columbia University, City of New York , 01-MAY-07. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M., Lodge, A.; (2007) Voices in Teacher Education: Enhancing Educational Quality through Critical Dialogue. [International Refereed Conference], Paper presented to Division K, (Teacher Education), American Education Research Association, Chicago , 01-APR-07. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M. with Drudy, S.; (2006) Development Education Conference/Development Corporation Ireland 'Linking the Global and the Local: Educaiton for Development in a Globalising World. [National Refereed Conference Paper], 'Moving from replicable content to critical reflection in development education during pre-service teaching practice placement', Dublin City University , 23-MAR-06 - 24-MAR-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2006) Migration & Citizenship Research Initiative. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Active Citizens and Citizenship Education: Context and Contradictions, Royal Irish Academy , 11-MAR-06 - 11-MAR-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.Lodge, A (NUI, Maynooth) and Shevlin, M. (Trinity College Dublin); (2006) Educational Studies Association of Ireland. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Voices in Teacher Education, National College of Art and Design , 01-APR-06 - 01-APR-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2006) Educational Studies Association of Ireland. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Policy Discourse in Teacher Education, National College of Art and Design , 01-APR-06 - 01-APR-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke M and Drudy, S; (2006) British Association for International and Comparative Education/Diversity and Inclusion. [International Refereed Conference], Fostering inclusionary practices among homogenous student populations, Queens University, Belfast , 08-SEP-06 - 10-SEP-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2006) Association of Teacher Educators in Europe Co-Operative Partnerships in Teacher Education 31st Annual ATEE Conference. [International Refereed Conference], Teachers and Vocational Education in the Republic of Ireland: Implications for Teacher Education, Portoroz, Slovenia , 21-OCT-06 - 25-OCT-06. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M.; (2005) Teachers Union of Ireland Education Conference. [National Refereed Conference Paper], 'Contexts, challenges and the future of teaching', Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin , 10-NOV-05 - 10-NOV-05. | |||||||||
| Clarke, M (with Killeavy, M); (2005) Assocation of Teacher Educators in Europe. [International Refereed Conference], Emerging student needs and teaching strategies fro new areas in third level education, University of Amsterdam , 01-OCT-05 - 01-OCT-05. | |||||||||
| Lodge, A., NUI Maynooth and Shevlin, M., Trinity College Dublin; (2005) European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). [International Refereed Conference], Pre-service Teacher Education: Contexts and Challenges, University College Dublin , 01-SEP-05 - 01-SEP-05. | |||||||||
| Drudy, S.; (2005) European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). [International Refereed Conference], The challenge of identity and practice: pre-service teachers' responses to development education, University College Dublin , 01-SEP-05 - 01-SEP-05. | |||||||||
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Committees
| Committee : Student Grants Appeals Board |
| Committee : UCD Governing Authority Committee to Review Appointment Procedures for the Chief Officer |
| Committee : Standing Committee on Teacher Education North and South (SCoTENS) |
| Committee : National Womens Council of Ireland: Education Panel |
| Committee : UCD Academic Council |
| Committee : UCD Senior Management Team Academic (SMT) | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Academic Council Committee on Academic Centres | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Staff Common Room Club | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Governing Authority | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Working Group: Bonus CAO points for Leaving Certificate Mathematics | |||||||||
| Committee : UCD Working Group: Fitness to Practice Policy | |||||||||
| Committee : College of Human Sciences Executive | |||||||||
| Committee : Standing Committee of Teacher Unions and University Heads of Education | |||||||||
| Committee : Postgraduate Diploma in Education Steering Committee, Postgraduate Applications Centre | |||||||||
| Committee : Irish Congress of Trade Unions Womens Committee | |||||||||
| Committee : Irish Congress of Trade Unions Task Force on Anti Racism in the Workplace | |||||||||
| Committee : Association of Teacher Educators in Europe Executive | |||||||||
| Committee : Irish Educational Studies Editorial Board | |||||||||
| Committee : Dun Laoghaire Vocational Education Committee (VEC) Adult Education Board | |||||||||
| Committee : Partnership Committee, University College Dublin | |||||||||
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Education
| Year 1992 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: Master of Arts Subject: History |
| Year 1999 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: PhD Subject: Education |
| Year 1990 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: BA Subject: History |
Other Activities
| 2002-2006 External Examiner for National Diploma in Literacy Studies and National Certificate in Literacy Studies, Waterford Institute of Technology |
Teaching Philosophy
| In Ramus, Method and the Decay of Dialogue, Ong (1958) suggests that no distinction existed in the medieval university between content and pedagogy, they were part of one indistinguishable body of understanding. This is the foundation of my teaching philosophy. |