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Linda Clarke is a Professor of Education at Ulster University's School of Education within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications and projects extending through 2024, including her role as Principal Investigator on the 'Models of Professional Learning frameworks and digital education in NI' project and Co-Investigator on the 'Mapping the Cultural Geography of Sam Henry's Irish Song Archive' project.
- Professor, School of Education, Ulster University
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Active researcher with 45 research outputs and 9 projects
- ORCID: 0000-0002-4628-6302
- Research interests span teacher education, educational policy, and professional learning
Professor Clarke's research focuses on teacher education, educational policy, and professional learning, with particular expertise in Northern Ireland's educational context. Her work examines school leadership, teacher status, and the impact of digital technologies on education. She has developed the 'Place Model' for understanding teacher status and professional learning, and has conducted significant research on educational responses to the pandemic across the UK nations. Her fingerprint analysis shows strong activity in UK Social Sciences (100%), Northern Ireland Arts and Humanities (35%), Professional Learning Social Sciences (33%), and Ireland Social Sciences (28%).
Analysis of Professor Clarke's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on educational leadership during crisis periods, particularly the pandemic, with multiple studies examining how school leaders navigated unprecedented challenges. Her work bridges theory and practice, connecting teacher education policy with classroom realities in Northern Ireland and across the UK. The research demonstrates consistent focus on professional learning frameworks, teacher status, and the impact of digital technologies on educational practice, with increasing attention to cross-border educational collaborations on the island of Ireland.
Professor Clarke has supervised multiple research projects and has been involved in significant educational initiatives including the Global Learning Programme. Her work has been referenced in policy sources and has substantial academic engagement as evidenced by Mendeley readership and social media mentions.
- Literature Review - Independent Review of Education (2021)
- Mapping the Cultural Geography of Sam Henry's Irish Song Archive (2020-2024)
- Models of Professional Learning frameworks and digital education in NI (2018-2020)
- The Global Learning Programme (2015-2017)
- Forward Thinking Northern Ireland part 2 (2013-2015)
Professor Clarke maintains an active research laboratory focused on educational policy and teacher development, with particular emphasis on Northern Ireland's unique educational context. Her work connects with multiple cross-border initiatives on the island of Ireland and contributes to UK-wide discussions on educational leadership and teacher preparation.
