Senior Lecturer, Course Coordinator for BA (Hons)/MPhysEd Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) in Teacher Education

I achieved my lifelong ambition to become a teacher of Physical Education when I graduated from Chelsea School of Human Movement, Eastbourne, with a BEd (Hons) degree in Physical Education and Geography (second subject).

I have significant experience of teaching and leading Physical Education in secondary schools and prior to joining the University, coordinated the Physical Education provision for a SCITT scheme and mentored student teachers from the University.

I have a passion for supporting and developing trainee teachers and as the interim Course Coordinator, have many opportunities to ensure their learning and progression is optimal. I enjoy meeting potential trainees in my role as Course Coordinator, listening to the aspirations and intentions of the next generation of teachers.

As the Placement Coordinator, I have the privilege to work with the Education Services Team, partnerships schools and the trainees and their mentors in school based contexts. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with all involved in this vital aspect of the degree is interesting and rewarding, particularly as many of our PE mentors are Graduates from the course.

I am physically active, playing Tennis for both County and Club, as well as cycling and running for charities and fitness.

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Qualifications

• MA in Education (De Montfort University)
• B Ed (Hons); Secondary Physical Education and Geography (Chelsea School of Human Movement – Brighton University)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Teaching Expertise

• Unit coordination – BA (Hons) Physical Education (QTS): Foundations in Learning, Teaching and Inclusion (Level 4); Teaching for Learning (level 5) Developing Pedagogy in Athletics and Games (Level 6)
• Teaching – BA (Hons) Physical Education (QTS): Developing Physical Literacy (Level 4); Applied Physical Literacy (Level 5); Pedagogies for Practical and Classroom Contexts (Level 6); Dissertation Supervisor (Level 6/7); School Experience Supervision (Level 4, 5 and 6)
• Teaching - PGCE Physical Education: Net and Wall Games; School Experience Supervision and PAT

Research Interests

• Student Teacher development
• Teacher Planning in the Long, Medium and Short Term
• Applying Pedagogical Approaches in Net and Wall Games
• Assessment for Learning/Questioning

Research Projects

• Innovation Bridge Report with MG Football on Fiitball
• National collaboration with other HE institutions, conducting a longitudinal study on student teacher engagement in the Lesson Planning process.
• Pedagogical Approaches in teaching Net and Wall Games
• Embedding Physical Literacy in Secondary Teacher Education provision

Publications

• Bassett, S., Bowler, M. & Newton, A. (in press) ‘Schemes of work, units of work and lesson planning’ in Capel, S., Leask, M. & Younie, S. (eds.) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A companion to school experience (9th edn.) London: Routledge.
• Bowler, M., Bassett, S. & Newton, A. (2020) ‘Assessing pupils’ learning’ in Capel, S., Cliffe, L. & Lawrence, J. (eds.) A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School (3rd edn.) London: Routledge. pp.191-201.
• Bassett, S. and Newton, A. (2019) ‘Supporting beginning physical education teachers to observe movement to support pupil learning’, in Capel, S., Wright, T., Younie, S. and Lawrence, J. (eds.) Mentoring Physical Education Teachers in the Secondary School. London: Routledge. Pp.195 - 206
• Bassett, S., Bowler, M. & Newton, A. (2019) ‘Supporting beginning physical education teachers to deliver and evaluate their lessons’ in Capel, S. & Lawrence, J. (eds.) Mentoring Physical Education Teachers in the Secondary School: A practical guide. London: Routledge. pp.169-182.
• Bassett, S., Bowler, M. & Newton, A. (2019) ‘Schemes of work, units of work and lesson planning’ in Capel, S., Leask, M. & Younie, S. (eds.) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A companion to school experience (8th edn.) London: Routledge. pp.92 - 104.
• Capel, S., Bassett, S., Lawrence, J., Newton, A., and Zwozdiak-Myers, P. (2018) How trainee physical education teachers in England write, use and evaluate lesson plans. European Journal of Physical Education Review, 1-19.
• Bassett, S., Bowler, M. & Newton, A. (2016) ‘Schemes of work, units of work and lesson planning’ in Capel, S., Leask, M. & Younie, S. (eds.) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A companion to school experience (7th edn.) London: Routledge. pp.108-121.
• Bowler, M., Bassett, S. & Newton, A. (2014) ‘Assessing pupils’ learning’ in Capel, S. & Breckon, P. (eds.) A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School (2nd edn.) London: Routledge. pp. 197-210.
• Newton, A. & Bassett, S. (2014) Embedding Physical Literacy in Physical Education at the University of Bedfordshire. International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education Bulletin. Journal of Sport Science and Physical Education, 65.
• Bassett, S., Sammon, P. & Casey, A. (2013) Learning to teach pre-service teachers through physical literacy. Physical Education Matters. Spring 8 (1) pp. 57-60
• Bassett, S., Bowler, M. & Newton, A. (2013) ‘Schemes of work, units of work and lesson planning’ in Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A companion to school experience (6th edn.) London: Routledge. Routledge. pp. 99-111
• LTA Secondary Teachers Resource Pack
• National collaboration with other HE institutions, conducting a longitudinal study on student teacher engagement in the process of Lesson Planning.
• Innovation Bridge Report

Contact details

T: +44 (0)1234 793421
E: sophy.bassett-dubsky@beds.ac.uk