Ms Fiona Shelton
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Job title: Senior Lecturer in Education Studies
Email: f.shelton@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 592090
Room: E111
Recent publications
Holz, O. and Shelton, F., (2010), Transformationsprozesse im europäischen Bildungsraum: Festschrift zum 60. Gerburtstag von Renate Seebauer - Transformational Processes in the European Educational Space: Festival writings for the 60th Birthday of Renate Seebauer, Hamburg: Verlag Dr. Kovač
Shelton, F., (2010), The Arts in Primary Education Multiple Meanings and critical Pedagogy in Holz, O. and Shelton, F. (2010), Transformationsprozesse im europäischen Bildungsraum: Festschrift zum 60. Gerburtstag von Renate Seebauer - Transformational Processes in the European Educational Space: Festival writings for the 60th Birthday of Renate Seebauer, Hamburg: Verlag Dr. Kovač
QCDA, (2009), Primary curriculum review - Curriculum reform consultation report to the DCSF, available from the Department of Education website.
Shelton, F., (2009), 'The Factory' in Teaching Resources to Overcome Boy Specific Challenges in Primary Schools, Holz, O. and Dragestein, B. (Eds), Comenius 2.1
Shelton. F., (2009), 'Smelly Feet' in Teaching Resources to Overcome Boy Specific Challenges in Primary Schools, Holz, O. and Dragestein, B. (Eds), Comenius 2.1
Shelton. F., (2009), 'What is a Man - What is Masculinity?' in Teaching Resources to Overcome Boy Specific Challenges in Primary Schools, Holz, O. and Dragestein, B. (Eds), Comenius 2.1
Shelton, F. and Brownhill, S.P. (2008), Effective Management of Behaviour in the Primary School, Berkshire, Open University Press
Shelton, F., (2008), Too Cool for School in Holz, O. (Ed) (2008), Pedagogic Approaches to Teaching and Learning with Boys - A European Perspective; Munich, Waxmann
Brownhill, S.P., Shelton, F. and Gratton, C., (2006), 101 Essential Lists on Managing Behaviour in the Early Years, London, Continuum
Shelton, F., (2005), 'One Question is Worth a Thousand Answers' in Philosopheieren mit Kindern mit und ohne Behinderung, Kregcjk, K. (2005), Vienna, Lit Verlag
Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences
School: School of Education
Subject Area: Education Studies
Assistant Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Education Studies
Teaching responsibilities
I have responsibility for leading the following modules: Curriculum Frameworks at Level 5, The Changing Educational Landscape at Level 5, Curriculum Corruption and Construction at Level 6 and Educational Independent Study at Level 6.
I am the Academic Progression Leader for the Education Studies programme, as well as the Assistant Programme Leader.
Professional interests
I graduated with a BEd (Movement Specialist) from Liverpool John Moore's University in 1994. I took up my first teaching post in Derby at a large inner city primary school where I eventually became the Head of Early Years and Key Stage 1. I have taught across the full primary age range in a variety of schools across Derby. I moved to the University of Derby in 2003 to work in Initial Teacher Education where I was the Programme Leader for the Primary Education course. I have taught in primary schools in the Gambia and in the Teacher Training College for Gambian teachers, and have taken students on trips to the Gambia to widen their experiences. I have been a visiting lecturer at the Central School for Speech and Drama leading workshops which explore 'Mantle of the Expert' as a holistic approach to teaching and learning. In 2008 I was approached by the Director of Curriculum, at QCDA and was asked to work with the Primary Review team, with Sir Jim Rose writing the new primary curriculum. This offered me the opportunity to work in policy making, advising central government on curriculum ideologies and additionally to lead a national research project looking at the impact of new curricula ideas on learning. Now as a Senior Lecturer in Education Studies I lead a range of modules that explore the changing educational landscape, curriculum design and behaviour management.
Research interests
I was involved in a COMENIUS project from 2006 - 2009 'Kleine Helden in Not' or 'Small Heroes in Trouble' which focussed on Boys in Education from a European perspective. This project grew from a small piece of regional research, to a wide scale project working with 12 European countries leading to several publications, a practical teaching course and a website.
I have additional interests in the Arts in Education, behaviour management and curriculum design where I have published book and chapters.
International Experience
I am currently working with an international reserach group where we are exploring Education and Gender. The research considers how young people, aged 12 - 16, construct their gender identities and how these compare from a range of perspectives with the different countries involved.
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Recent Conferences
Shelton, F., (2009), Creativity in the Curriculum, North Lincolnshire Council
Shelton, F., (2009), The Primary Curriculum, Assistant Head Teachers' Conference, Derby and Nottingham
Shelton, F., (2009), The Arts in Primary Education, D4LC, Norfolk
Shelton, F. and Orrow-Whiting, M., (2009), What is Curriculum? AERA, San Diego
Additional Interests and Activities
Since 1998 I have worked with the Youth and Community Theatre groups at the former Derby Playhouse, now Derby Theatre.
I have worked with the Youth Theatre as a movement director, choreographer and Deputy Stage manager. In the Community Theatre I am an actor and have taken part in many productions at Derby Theatre.
In 2006 I was delighted to take a small piece of theatre 'The Yellow Wallpaper' to the Buxton and Edinburgh Festivals.
Undergraduate qualifications
- BEd (Hons) Primary Education (Movement Specialist) , Liverpool John Moore's University
Postgraduate qualifications
- Master of Arts in Education, University of Derby
Research qualifications
- Doctoral Candidate, University of Derby
