Karen Bubb
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Primary Education
email: k.bubb@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 855504
Karen joined the School of Education at the 51视频 in 2014, as a Senior Lecturer in Education. As Year 1 Cohort Lead for the Primary Initial Teacher Education (PITE) course, Karen manages and organises the transition into university for Year 1 students. She is also part of the Primary Partnership Team, this role includes supporting trainee teachers, class teachers/mentors and the School Experience Tutors from the university.
Karen teaches Religious Education on the Undergraduate PITE course and the Primary PGCE course. Religion Education is a key focus of Karen's current research interests, she also offers Religious Education CPD opportunities to schools.
Karen is an experienced primary school teacher. Prior to her role at the 51视频, Karen taught for 14 years in Northamptonshire and Worcestershire being responsible for the coordination of science and RE.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Learn Upon Training completed
- Safer Recruitment
- Introduction to the Prevent Duty as it affects Higher Education
- Safeguarding Essentials
Teaching & Research
Teaching Interests
- Primary RE (PITE 1006, 2006)
- PGCE RE
- SE briefings/training
Research Interests
- Currently completing MA in Education ‘the challenges faced by Year 1 UG students on their transition to university’.
- Religious Education for trainee teachers.
Professional Bodies
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy