Research Output per year
Personal profile
Biography
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ed.D. The University of Western Australia.
M.A. in Political Education, Institute of Education, University of London.
PGCE School of Education, University of Bristol.
B.A. (Hons), University of Reading.
Simon Clarke’s teaching, supervision and research are located in the substantive field of educational leadership. His research activities have included his participation in the international ‘Carpe Vitam Leadership for Learning project’, coordinated by the University of Cambridge. In addition, he has undertaken research investigating the variability of influences on the work of principals of small schools within the contexts of their communities. For several years he has also been involved in the International Study of Principals’ Preparation (ISPP), examining the provision and efficacy of preparation programmes for new principals across 13 different countries and jurisdictions. His latest interest, relates to investigating the ways in which the nature and character of school leadership is mediated by context. His work is widely published and his overall contribution to education has been recognised through fellowships of the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council of Educational Leaders.
Roles and responsibilities
Coordinator of Doctor of Education Programme
Funding overview
2006
Chapman, E., Louden, W., Clarke, S. Evaluation of the Curriculum Improvement Program Phase II. Department of Education & Training WA. $219,207.00.
2003
Clarke, S. R. P., Dempster, N. Leading and Teaching in Small Schools: Confronting Contextual Complexity in Work Practices. Griffith University Industry Collaboration Scheme. $10, 000 from Griffith University and $10, 000 from Education Queensland.
Clarke, S. R. P., Dempster, N. Leadership for Learning: Charting Changes in Theory and Practice. Griffith University Research Grant. $12, 686.
2000
Clarke, S.R.P., Wildy, H. R. Louden, W. Authentic Assessment of Principals' Performance. Funded by Edith Cowan University and The Western Australian Centre for Leadership, $30,000.
Teaching Grants
2005
Clarke, S.R.P. Outcomes-Based Education Scheme Grant, University of Western Australia $6,388
2001
Clarke, S.R.P. The Creation of a CD-Rom for Enhancing Professional Learning in Small Schools' Leadership. Griffith University Teaching Grant, $6,500.
Consultancies
2010
Literature Review and Background Research for the National Collaboration Project – Innovative Strategies for Small and Remote Schools. Funded by WA Department of Education. $18,000. With H. Wildy
2003
Probing the Street Realities of the Teaching Principal. Presentation and Workshop funded by Queensland Teachers Union
2002
Centre for Education and Leadership in Education. (Griffith University). Teacher Leadership in Productive Pedagogies Initiative. Inala cluster of schools. Funded by Education Queensland.
Centre for Education and Leadership in Education. (Griffith University). The Assistant to the Principal in Religious Education (APRE) in Primary Schools. Funded by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.
Clarke, S.R.P. Mastering the Art of Extreme Juggling: An Examination of the Contemporary Role of the Queensland Teaching Principal. A report on the Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) teaching principals' survey. Funded by QASSP
2001
Centre for Education and Leadership in Education. (Griffith University). New Horizons Project. Funded by St Peters Lutheran College.
Centre for Education and Leadership in Education. (Griffith University). Review of the Alternative Schooling Trial. Funded by Education Queensland.
Previous positions
Senior Lecturer in Curriculum Leadership and Director of Centre for Leadership and Management in Education, Griffith University, Queensland
2001-2004
Senior Lecturer in Curriculum Leadership and Deputy Director of Centre for Leadership and Management in Education, Griffith University, Queensland
2000
Post Doctoral Scholar, Institute for the Service Professions, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia.
1978-1999
Teaching and administrative roles in state and independent secondary schools located in England and Australia
Current projects
Teaching overview
Leadership for Learning EDUC5612
Qualitative Inquiry EDUC5634
Educational Leadership & Management EDUC5415
Doctoral Research Project Design EDUC9972
Research
Current research affiliations include:
• The Carpe Vitam ‘Leadership for Learning’ –project involving the University of Innsbruck, The Danish University of Education, The University of Oslo, The University of Patras, Cambridge University, the University of Washington and Griffith University. The project is supported by the Wallenberg Institute in Sweden and is led by Professor John MacBeath, the Chair of Educational Leadership at Cambridge University.
• The International Study of Principals’ Preparation (ISPP) involviing Instituto The Politecnico Nacional, Mexico, Texas State University, The University of Aberdeen, The University of Warwick, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa, The University of Technology, Jamaica, The University of Calgary and Murdoch University
Keywords
- Leadership for Learning
- Change in education
- Educational leadership
- School leadership in context
- Industrial relations in education
- School improvement
- Schools as organisations
- Teachers' work
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Research Output 1999 2019
Charting primary school leadership in Cambodia: Starting place and destination
Kheang, T., Clarke, S. & O'Donoghue, T., 2019, New Directions in Research on Education Reconstruction in Challenging Circumstances. . O'Donoghue, T. & Clarke, S. (eds.). Canada: Queen's University Library, p. 143-170 27 p. (The Theory and History of Education; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter
Charting primary school leadership in Indonesia: From centralisation to decentralisation
Andriani, D. E., Clarke, S. & O'Donoghue, T., Apr 2019, New Directions In Research On Education Reconstruction In Challenging Circumstances. O'Donoghue, T. & Clarke, S. (eds.). Canada: Queen's University Library, Vol. 1. p. 101-121 20 p. (The Theory and History of Education; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter
Educational Leadership in Post-Conflict Situations: A Brief Reconnoitre
O'Donoghue, T. & Clarke, S., Apr 2019, Practices and Principles of Educational Leadership and Management. Bush, T., Bell, L. & Middlewood, D. (eds.). 3 ed. SAGE Publications LtdResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter
Leaders and Leadership in Serbian Primary Schools: Perspectives Across Two Worlds
Rakovic, J., O'Donoghue, T. & Clarke, S., 2019, 1 ed. UK: Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Leading Rwandan Primary Schools: Some deliberations on the past, present and future.
Karareba, G., Clarke, S. & O'Donoghue, T., Mar 2019, In : International Journal of Educational Reform. 28, 1, p. 79-98 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Projects 2000 2010
- 3 Finished
Study of the Effectiveness of Teacher Education
Louden, B., Clarke, S., Gardiner, D., Heldsinger, S. & Humphry, S.
1/01/08 → 31/12/10
Project: Research
Evaluation of the Curriculum Improvement Program Phase II
Louden, B., Chapman, E. & Clarke, S.
WA Department of Education & Training
1/01/00 → 31/12/00
Project: Research
Prizes
Fellow of the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (WA Branch)
Simon Clarke (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Fellowship
Fellowship of the Australian College of Educators
Simon Clarke (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award
Fellowship of the Australian Council of Educational Leaders
Simon Clarke (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Honorary award
Outstanding Professional Service Award. Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia.
Simon Clarke (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award
UWA Excellence in Teaching Award in the individual teaching category.
Simon Clarke (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Honorary award
Activities 2008 2019
Member of Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) Academic Advisory Group
Simon Clarke (Advisor)Activity: Service and engagement › Expert, expert witness or advisor
Professional Development in Education (Journal)
Simon Clarke (Editor)Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Editorial activity
Journal of Educational Administration (Journal)
Simon Clarke (Member of editorial board)Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Editorial activity
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
Simon Clarke (Visiting researcher)Activity: External visits › Visiting an external academic institution
Non-Government Schools Planning Advisory Panel (External organisation)
Simon Clarke (Member)Activity: Memberships › Membership of committee