Clare Power

Clare Power is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at the School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University. As a Course Director for Bachelor and Master of Teaching (Primary) programs, she specializes in workplace learning coordination and educational innovation.

• Extensive experience in academic literacy initiatives
• Leader in peer learning and communities of practice
• PhD research on Transition movement in Australia
• Recipient of 2020 Charles Sturt Excellence Award

Research Focus:
Clare's work bridges peer learning methodologies with sustainability education. Her current research examines:

• Student-based communities of practice
• Critical and creative thinking in teacher education
• Complexity theory applications in educational settings
• Transition movement and relocalization strategies

Academic Contributions:
With a h-index of 31 (Scopus), her recent publications include studies on audio-visual feedback mechanisms (2019) and professional identity development in teacher education (2025). These works reflect her expertise in multimedia learning and academic language support.

Recognition:
Received institutional excellence award in 2020 for educational innovations.