Professor betty mc donald's cv may 11 2015

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1. PERSONAL DETAILS ..........................................................................................................................................................2 2. EDUCATION (WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES APPROVED) ........................................................................2 2. EDUCATION CONTINUED ............................................................................................................................................5 2. EDUCATION CONTINUED ............................................................................................................................................6 3. SELECTED ADDITIONAL TRAINING ........................................................................................................................6 4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................................................................7 5. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PERIODICALS ................................ 15 6. SELECTED RESEARCH WORKS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION ............................................................ 23 7. BOOKS/MANUSCRIPTS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS ....................................................................................... 23 8. UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH WORKS......................................................................................................................... 23 9. SELECTED LIST OF PERIODICALS WITH MY PUBLICATIONS (Arranged in alphabetical order) .......... 25 10. REVIEWER FOR INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS ................................................................................................ 27 11. PRESENT AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST ...................................................................................................... 27 12. GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE, CONFERENCES by date .................................................................................. 28 13. SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS ................................................................................ 30 14. SELECTED WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED .............................................................................................................. 33 15. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS* ...................................................................................................................... 34 16. COMMUNITY SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................ 34 17. UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTIONS VISITED/ATTENDED* ............................................................................... 35 18. HOBBIES............................................................................................................................................................................. 36 19. SELECTED AWARDS (National and International) .................................................................................................. 37

PROFESSOR Betty MCDONALD

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1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: 17 Portugal Crescent, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima, TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES Telephone: 1 (868) 620 - 7172 (Mobile), 1 (868) 316 -8951

Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] .

Career Objective: To use education, training, experience and exposure to make a worthwhile contribution to the world of work in a challenging position within a progressive organization or community that will provide an opportunity for innovation, career growth and development.

2. EDUCATION (WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES APPROVED)

2004-Present International universities (Lifelong Education) Worldwide

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) credentialed, Uni, of Miami/NSU; Visiting Professor to universities: Africa, Alaska, Australia, Belize, Canada, Caribbean, China, Europe, Guyana, Iceland, India, South Africa, Tasmania, Tortola, UK, USA; Coursera & Educause MOOC graduate:Learning to Learn,Reflectiion,Blended Learning. 2002-2003 The Pennsylvania State University USA

Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

Courses included: Understanding and Valuing Diversity; Applying Mediation Skills to Conflicts at Work and Home; Healing in the workplace; Seven habits of highly effective people; American Culture and Society; International Organization Management; Governance and Management; Appreciative Inquiry; Grant Proposal Writing; Critical Thinking (American Management Association-AMA); Processing Oral Communication; Group Problem Solving; Communicating Assertively; Essentials of Teamwork; Leading Teams, Pt. 1 & 2; Conflict in Teams; Negotiating through Conflict; Meeting Management; Handling Negativity; Memory Power; Continuous Quality Improvement Parts I, II, III; Creativity Power; Managing Your Professional Development Plan; Managing Projects Part I, II; Leading Change Part I, II; Thinking Power; Accelerated Group Planning; Project Proposal Writing; Understanding and Valuing Diversity; Applying Mediation Skills to Conflicts; Healing in the workplace; Multicultural Education; Setting and meeting international goals; Events Management; Resume Preparation; Research Proposal Writing; Learning Processes in Educational Practice; Testing; Innovation and Learning; Ethics; International Education (IIE); Individual Differences; Philosophy of Science; Social Cognition (The Self); Educational Measurement; Program Evaluation; Systematic Instructional Development; Advanced Multivariate Statistics; Educational Theory and Practice; Bayesian Analysis and Computation; Applied Stochastic Processes; Virtual and Physical Learning Spaces; Social Psychology; Personality Theory; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Child Psychology; Measuring Human Development; Personnel Selection Application; Advanced Qualitative Methods; Adult Learning; Flipped Classroom; Problem Based Learning; cont’d

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2. EDUCATION CONTINUED

2002-2003 The Pennsylvania State University USA

Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow Service Learning (SL); Data Analysis II; Design and Construction of Measurement Instruments; Advanced Multivariate Statistics (Structural Equation Modeling); American Education System; United Nations Organization; White House Tours: Washington DC, USA. Visits to Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ACSD):VA,USA, American Educational Research Association (AERA) & Academy for Educational Development (AED): Washington DC, USA, Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, South Hills School of Technology: PA, USA, etc. Microsoft Software Applications: Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, Schedule +, Internet Explorer, Information Technology Concepts, Networking Concepts, Windows NT and File Management, Presentation Skills, Lotus Notes, Internet, Eudora 5.1, Dreamweaver 1 and 2, Flash, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Java Script. Valedictorian.

2001 OISE, University of Toronto CANADA Visiting Postgraduate Student Applied Dual Scaling; Data Analysis; Instrument Development; Test Theory; SAS; Performance Assessment; Evaluation of Educational Policies; Intermediate Statistics; Multivariate Analysis; Item Response Theory; Easy Web Design; Meas & Eval; DUAL3.

1999-2004 University of the West Indies (UWI) BARBADOS

Ph.D. Psychometrics/Statistics

Thesis title: ‘Self Assessment and Academic Achievement’

Courses included: Educational Planning and Policy, Management and Supervision, Strategy Implementation and Organizational Change, Quality Management, Applied Dual Scaling, Advanced Multivariate Analysis with applications, Data Analysis in Education, Instrument Development in Education, Applied Psychometric Methods, Test Theory, Item Response Theory (IRT), Structural Equation Modeling, Generalizability Theory, Factor Analysis, Policy Analysis, Outcomes-based Learning, Experienced based Learning, Program delivery and evaluation, Application of reflective practice, Obtrusive and non obtrusive methods of observation, Risk Analysis, Conflict resolution, Grounded theory, Teamwork theory, Project Management, XB organizational learning: an experimental approach. Statistical Software Applications: SPSS, SAS, DUAL3, NOHARM, MULTILOG, AMOS

Research award from Applied Psychological Measurement (APM), USA; Award of Ph.D. Research Fellowship, UWI, Vice President of Cave Hill Association of Post Graduate Students (CHAPS), UWI. cont’d


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1992-1998 University of the West Indies (UWI) TRINIDAD

MPhil. Education

Thesis title: ‘Work and the Business Management Technicians from State-run Technical Institutes in Trinidad and Tobago’

Recipient of UWI graduate scholarship, Educators Long Service Award, National Award for Outstanding Practising Educator in Trinidad (Ministry of Education/UNESCO).

1989- 1992 University of the West Indies (UWI) TRINIDAD

MEd. Measurement and Evaluation

Thesis title: ‘Additional Mathematics as a predictor of success for Advanced Level Mathematics at Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE)’

Recipient of American Development Bank graduate scholarship

Courses included: Philosophy of Education (Philosophical Theories, Works of selected Philosophers), Sociology of Education (Theories in Sociology, Sociology and the School, Works of selected sociologists), Psychology of Education, Educational Technology, Research Methods, Administration and Organisational Theory, Introduction to Educational Measurement, Measurement and Evaluation, Design and construction of measurement instruments, Assessment Strategies, Applied Psychometric Methods, Curriculum Theory, Design and Implementation, Evaluation of Educational Systems, Management and Supervision

Project-Based Learning (PBL), Service Learning: National Examinations Council Workshop on Methods and Procedures for Marking; Nursing Measurement Workshop; Nursing Evaluation Workshop; Ministry of Education Item Writing Workshop -- Tobago; Ministry of Education Item Writing Workshop -- Trinidad South (San Fernando); Ministry of Education Item Writing Workshop -- Trinidad North (Valsayn Teachers' College); Instructional Objectives and evaluations for Standard 3 examinations developed for the Ministry of Education in Language Arts, Writing, Maths, Science, and Social Studies.

1986-1989 Trinity College of Music ENGLAND

Certificates

To Grade 7 (Distinctions), Recorder (Chinaleong’s Music School, TRINIDAD), Piano (Strachen Music School, TRINIDAD), Steel Pan (Simple Song Steel Orchestra, ARIMA, HCC Steel Orchestra, TRINIDAD), guitar (University of Technology, JAMAICA), Jazz Music enthusiast. cont’d


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1981- 1982 University of the West Indies (UWI) TRINIDAD

Dip Ed. Mathematics Education (Distinction in Theory & Practice of Education)

Thesis title: ‘Spatial Ability and Development of the Individual’

Courses included: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology of Education, Instructional Aids, Management and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Curriculum implementation, Assessment strategies, Mathematics Education

Student Guild representative.

1981-1982 UWI/University of Manitoba TRINIDAD/CANADA

Certificate of Participation in The Teaching of Reading


MSc.c Statistics*

Thesis title: ‘Time Series analysis of rainfall of Trinidad: 1952-1978’

Courses included Advanced Theory of Statistics and Statistical Inference, Probability Theory, Measure Theory, Decision Theory, Renewal Theory, Applied Time Series Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Bayesian Analysis, Applied Statistics, Applied Multivariate Statistics.


BSc. (Hons.) Mathematics, Physics (majors), Chemistry, Information Technology (minors)

Project title: ‘Design and Construction of Field Strength Meter’

Courses included: (1) University courses: Use of English, Development of Civilisation, History of the Caribbean (2) Core courses: Real and Complex Numbers, Logical Reasoning, Inequalities, Sequences, Binary Relations and Operations, Solid Geometry, Vectors, Differential Equations, Optimisation, Linear Programmiing, Statistics, Probability, Numerical Analysis, Set Theory, Statistics, Computer Science, Boolean and Linear Algebra, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electronics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Spectroscopy, Acoustics, Mechanics, Wave Motion, Sound, Quantum Mechanics, Lasers, Heat and Thermodynamics; cont’d


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BSc. (Hons.) Mathematics, Physics (majors), Chemistry, Information Technology (minors) Recipient of Trinidad and Tobago Gov’t Scholarship

Student Guild representative.

1968-1971 Matriculation for University TOBAGO

13 GCE Ordinary Levels: Mathematics; Higher Mathematics; Additional Mathematics; Logic; Physics; Biology; Bible Know.; Health Science; English Language; English Literature; Spanish; Human Anatomy & Hygiene; History

4 GCE Advanced Levels: Pure Mathematics; Applied Mathematics Zoology; General Paper

Outstanding Student (secondary school) Award, Most Ordinary Level subjects (GCE) Award, Advanced Level Mathematics (GCE), Visual Arts Award.

3. SELECTED ADDITIONAL TRAINING

2009- Present: Visiting Professor: Vidyasagar Uni., INDIA; UTas, TASMANIA; Victoria Uni, Uni. of SA, NCVER, DFEEST: AUSTRALIA; Concordia Uni, CANADA; Uni of Alaska Anchorage:, USA; Visiting Aca. at Deakin University, AUSTRALIA; Global Leadership, Learning, Research Conference & Doctoral Supervision, Coinvestigator, IRB App., NSU, USA; Blended Learning: 21st Century Learning Env., EDUCAUSE; Acc Self Study Writing Joint Cor, T & T; BlendKit 2015, Reflective Practice for Adult Edu, MOOCs from EDUCAUSE & Coursera

2008: Collaborative Research, Huazhong Uni, Wuhan, CHINA; UBC, CANADA

2007: The Teaching Role: Teaching Skills for Academic Staff, Centre for learning, Teaching and Development, University of Witwatersrand: SOUTH AFRICA, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Professional Development On Line Course: Designing Performance Assessments

2004: Grand Bahama Family Worship Dance Academy, percussion: BAHAMAS

2003a: Management of Organizations (Credit Course, Grade A): Penn State, USA

2003b: Advanced Qualitative Methods: Penn State University, USA

2003c: Contemporary African American Rhetorical Discourse: PSU University, USA

2003d: Modern and Ballroom Dancing, Tango, Salsa: TRINIDAD, WI: Penn State, USA, Measurement & Evaluation, Statistics: Item Response Theory (IRT), Differential Item Functioning (DIF), Factor Analysis: Penn State University, USA

2002a: Editing Techniques for Measurement specialists; U of Toronto: CANADA

2002b: Project Management: Caribbean Development Bank/Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC): BARBADOS, WEST INDIES

2002c: Item Analysis, ITMAN, QUESTIT: CXC, BARBADOS

2002d: Jazz, Calypso, Hip Hop, African: ATC Dance Academy: BARBADOS, cont’d


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3. SELECTED ADDITIONAL TRAINING CONTINUED

2002e: Management, Measurement, Statistics: Univ. of Technology, AUSTRALIA

2001: ANOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA, Cluster Analysis, Regression Analysis, Correlation, Validity, Reliability, Generalizability Theory, Equating Procedures, SPSS: CXC, BARBADOS

2000: Statistics in Testing: University of Yaundi, Cameroon, AFRICA

1999: Drama/Theatre, Dance: Jamaica Association of Drama Educators (JADE) Workshop: JAMAICA, WEST INDIES

1996: Advanced Leadership/Management Training: Haggai Institute, Hawaii, USA

1995: Whole Family Educational Program: Educare Limited, TRINIDAD

1995: Warwick School of Ballroom Dancing certified

1992: Comparative and International Education Systems Study Tour, International Visitor Program: United States Information Agency (USIA), USA

1988: Swimming, YMCA: TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES

1986a: Teaching in multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural societies: ILEA, ENGLAND; Reading Marathon, Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

1986b: Computers in Education: ILEA, ENGLAND

1985: Individualized Learning for mixed ability groups e.g. SMILE (Mathematics), OMEGA (Mathematics), PACT (Reading) programmes: ILEA, ENGLAND

1982: Speed Learning: Rapid Comprehension through Effective Reading: Multi Media Learning Systems: TRINIDAD, WI

1980: Non-Verbal Communication Skills using influence rather than power: Michael Grinder & Associates (MGA): CANADA

1977a: First Aid: St. John Ambulance Brigade and Association: JAMAICA, WEST INDIES; Leadership in Training (LIT): JAMAICA, WEST INDIES

1977b: Elementary typing: University of Technology: JAMAICA, WEST INDIES 1960- Present: Teaching Sunday/Vacation Bible School at different levels in various

countries, training teachers.

4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE

2009 – Present Manager, Professional Development Unit (PDU)

The Learning Centre, University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) TRINIDAD

Responsible for psychometric affairs of UTT; facilitate professional development workshops on an ongoing basis; facilitate PBL and service learning activities; advise faculty on examinations; design and construction of measurement instruments; data analysis, curriculum design; Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCE) author; organize book table presentations; supervise masters and doctoral students; supervise and train clerical staff; participate in Research Seminar Series; liaise with other units of TLC; assist in planning for the TLC; advise on ongoing Student Evaluation of

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4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Teaching (SEOT) issues; provide institution data on demand; international outreach;

website update contributor; Coordinator of President appointed ACTT Self Study

Writing team; Validation Panel member for BFA in Acting of Performing Arts

programs & Cert. in ECCE; external examiner; reviewer for international journals;

contributor to drafting TLC policy documents and UTT Radiant Journal; interviewer for

prospective TLC staff; served PDU HelpDesk; served on Course Code review team;

coordinate data archiving activities; coordinate TLC’s Five Minutes of Fame showcasing

innovative teaching and learning; ongoing development of effective administrative

systems and procedures; provide expertise and training in pedagogical issues for external

clients on request; represent UTT’s interests local, regional and international liaisons;

provide ongoing data for quality assurance; facilitate international internships and visit

abroad programmes; doctoral advisor, Nova Southeastern University, USA; Research

Gate; LinkedIn; Blackboard; Canvas; Coursera; EDUCAUSE; WordPress; diigo; Credly;

MOOCs: University of Central Florida, University of California San Diego, Institute for

Adult Learning, Singapore.

2006 to 2008 Coordinator, Centre for Assessment and Learning

University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) TRINIDAD

Formulated the vision for CAL; worked on early creation of BEd. and Academy of

Performing Arts programme; completed Bed. Classroom Assessment course outline;

attended to the psychometric affairs of the entire university; conducted ongoing

professional development workshops for faculty from all programmes across UTT;

facilitated PBL and service learning activities; website update contributor; participated in

Research Seminar Series; advised faculty on examinations; designed and constructed

measurement instruments; data analysis; curriculum design; organized book table

presentations; managed standardization of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SEOT)

across UTT programmes; advised on ongoing SEOT issues; established CAL Item

Bank; provided institution data on demand; supervised masters and doctoral instructors;

reviewed manuscripts for international journals; associate editor for international

journal; taught requested graduate courses; member of Blackboard Advisory Committee;

served CAL HelpDesk; coordinated data archiving activities; ongoing development of

effective administrative systems and procedures; provided expertise and training in

pedagogical issues for external clients on request; represented UTT’s interests local,

regional and international liaisons; assisted local secondary schools with professional

development activities; organized spreadsheet for selection of 260 prospective graduate

students; assisted in seamless integration of CAL into TLC cont’d


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2007 University of Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg REP OF SA

University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria REP OF SOUTH AFRICA

University of Zambia & Chikankata Mission Centre ZAMBIA

Visiting Professor (Wits Staff # 0009864)

Collaborated with faculty on research projects, roundtable discussions about assessment, Problem-based Learning, Service Learning. Presented seminars to faculty on self assessment, peer assessment, Project-Based Learning, Appreciative Inquiry. Motivational sessions with basic and high schools in the community, chief medical officer, hospital administrative manager, medical technologists, trainee nurses, meetings with tribal leaders in the villages, having fellowship with local church groups and women focus groups, disseminating and assisting in the design of a variety of assessment tools, providing resource materials to local resource centre.

2005 University of Manchester, University of London,

City University ENGLAND

Visiting Professor

Collaborated with faculty on research publications, roundtable discussions about assessment, PBL. International Consultant for The Assessment and Learning Research Synthesis Group (ALRSG) Project, University of London, England.

2004- 2006 University College of The Bahamas BAHAMAS

Professor, Faculty of Sciences & Technology

Research and Publications Committee Chair; Department Head, organized in-house seminars, workshops; liaison officer to University of The Bahamas Research Unit; Social Committee Asst. Head; lectured Mathematics and Statistics; founded Mathematics Society aimed at improving Mathematics performance throughout the university; founded Statistics Centre aimed at providing interested persons with skills in data analysis and presentation; faculty mentor; supported administrative planning; advised on portfolio assessment; Problem-Based Learning and Service Learning. Responsible for psychometric concerns of Northern Bahamas Campus (NBC); worked at reducing students’ fear and anxiety levels about Mathematics and Statistics; promoted cooperative learning; attended to student satisfaction indicators; designed and constructed examinations; marked and graded student assignments; invigilated examinations; reported student achievement; participated in curriculum design and implementation; organized student second hand book exchange; sought mentoring opportunities; cont’d


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2004- 2006 University College of The Bahamas BAHAMAS

Professor, Faculty of Sciences & Technology

advised on student time management; recorded and researched skills. Assisted students in developing good study habits; assisted students with travel advisory; introduced and practiced self assessment as a learning tool; performed research; assisted in School of Education; assisted in student recruitment; assisted in student registration and student advisement; Student Christian Movement assistant advisor; cross moderator; monitored student use of Resource Centre; counsellor; motivational speaker, supervised numerous students on dissertations/theses and projects.

2003-2004 Ministry of Education TRINIDAD

Educator

Facilitated the learning of Mathematics, Computer Science, Integrated Science; designed and constructed examinations; marked and graded student assignments; invigilated examinations; reported student achievement; participated in curriculum design and implementation; provided administrative support; introduced innovative and efficient ways of doing things; attended to matters arising from the Ministry (Department) of Education; cosponsored and managed Interschool Christian Fellowship (ISCF) groups; attended to disciplinary issues; provided expertise for sport meetings; mentored and supported junior teachers; counselled peers; completed any other duties as assigned by the supervisor; designed and implemented peer assessment form for oral presentations; motivational speaker.

2002-2003 Education Section, UNICEF, United Nations, NY USA

Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ USA

Harvard University, Boston, MA USA

Howard University, Washington DC USA

Professional Affiliation: Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow USA

Kept detailed records of work done by participating UNICEF countries in Education For All program; completed Excel sheets detailing current work completed; Candidate Registration, Data Analysis; Test Preparation; Item Writing Procedures; Item Banking; SAT/AP; GMAT; Library Tours; PBL; Service Learning; Technology in Assessment; Education in America; UN Organisation; White Tours; motivational speaker.

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2002 University of Technology, Sydney AUSTRALIA

Visiting Scholar

Collaborated with faculty on research publications; shared research work and delivered seminars to graduate students; participated in Writer’s Group with emphasis on academic writing; roundtable discussions about writing; understudy educational technology professional; desktop publishing; e-learning; current computer applications; working with office staff on office procedures and office management; attending classes: TA 96 (EdD0; TA 95 (PhD); collaborated and advised PhD, EdD candidates; innovative management practice XB; adult education; cognition and learning; assessment; instrument development; social psychology; policy analysis; obtrusive and non obtrusive methods of observation; evaluation of educational systems; data analysis; educational planning and policy; examination administration; research literacies; application of reflective practice; outcome based learning; experience based learning; conflict resolution; analyzing professional practice; program delivery; risk analysis; time management; teamwork learning; grounding theory; item response theory; motivational speaker; etc.

2001 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

CANADA

Visiting Scholar

Collaborated with faculty on research publications; shared research work and delivered seminars to graduate students; thesis advisor. Courses included Adult Education, Quality management, Applied Dual Scaling, Data Analysis, Instrument Dev., Test Theory, Outcome-based/Experience-based Learning, Assessment & Learning, Assessment strategies, Performance & Authentic Assessment, Competency Assessment in the Work Place, Non/Obtrusive methods of observations, Evaluation of Education Policies, Policy Analysis, Int. Statistics, ITR, Multivariate Analysis, Decision Theory, Risk Analysis, Cognition and Learning, Policy Analysis, Examination Admin., Grounded Theory, Reflective Practice, Social Psychology, Program Delivery & Evaluation, Educational Planning, Evaluation of education systems, Research Literacies, XB Organisational Learning, PBL, Service Learning, Conflict Resolution, Educational Technology, Innovative Management, e-Learning, Applied Psychometric Methods, Education in Canada, Office Management, Easy Web Extended, Statistical Software Applications: SPSS, SAS, DUAL3, NOHARM, MULTILOG.

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4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED 1999-2002 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) BARBADOS

Assistant Registrar, Measurement and Evaluation Division

Collaborated in the establishment and maintenance of item bank accounts in specified subject areas; designed, conducted and reported results of research on assessment of specified subject areas and other educational issues as prescribed by the Head of Division; performed statistical analyses; trained teachers; provided administrative and technical support to individuals and groups engaged in setting and editing examinations; constructed tests; constructed marking schemes; supervised the marking of candidates’ scripts and the grading of their performance; investigated complaints and queries about CXC assessments; reconciled problems; researched and made accessible to subject panels and review committees materials relevant to the formulation and modification of syllabus proposals; facilitated measurement workshops; provided consultancy services to Ministries of Education and other agencies in the area of Measurement and Evaluation; completed reasonable duties as assigned.


Chief Invigilator, Mathematics script marker

Ensured examinations were administered according to university prescribed standards; invigilated examinations; investigated complaints and queries arising during and after the prescribed examinations; performed all clerical duties associated with the reporting of the examinations; reported and investigated all instances of misconduct and dishonesty; reported irregularities in examinations; prepared seating plans; ensured attendance registers reflected physical presence of candidates; marked Mathematics scripts, collated marks, kept student records, completed any other duties as assigned by any duly authorized person/s.

1991-1999 Director of The Educational Institute TRINIDAD

Designed and implemented curriculum of individualized tutorials for Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Music, English, Communication Studies; developed and implemented remedial work for students; counselled students; attended to disciplinary matters; reported student performance and progress to parents; performed action research to inform teaching; designed and maintained database of student performance; maintained equipment used; maintained physical environment conducive to learning; performed any other duties arising in the day-to-day administration of an educational institution; motivational speaker.

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4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Visiting Lecturer, Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agr. And Forestry (ECIAF)

TRINIDAD

Prepared teaching materials; designed and implemented curriculum reform; lecturing in Research Methods, Computer Science, Educational Administration, Measurement and Evaluation to Diploma students; graded students; attended to administrative and disciplinary matters; attended to matters pertaining to student health; counselled and advised students; reported student progress; completed any other duties as assigned by any duly authorized persons.

1997-1998 Educare Limited TRINIDAD Educational Consultant Marketed educational products; monitored sales; determined current market trends; determined `best practices’; reported to authorized officers; completed other duties as requested by any duly authorized persons; motivational speaker. 1995-1996 Ministry of Education TRINIDAD Measurement and Evaluation Officer Established and monitored Measurement and Evaluation (M & E) Unit; designed and implemented curriculum materials for sensitising public of the role of the new M & E Unit; trained teachers in M & E; reported to CEO; liaised with school administration; provided M & E workshops upon request; performed action research on issues arising; coordinated cabinet appointed committees; provided M & E technical support; benchmarked other regional and international organizations; liaised with other government departments and stakeholders; completed any other duties as assigned by CEO; produced television programme for TV4; speaker for After 4 radio call-in programme, moderator for several programmes, motivational speaker. 1987-1999 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) BARBADOS Examiner, Asst. Examiner Monitored and audited the marking of examination scripts; leader of a group of examiners; evaluated scripts for internal consistency; moderated Student Based Assessment (SBA) in Physics; resource person for psychometric expertise. cont’d


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4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED 1985-1986 Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) ENGLAND Exchange Educator Resource person for Comparative Education issues; worked on individualized learning for mixed ability groups. e.g. SMILE (Mathematics), OMEGA (Mathematics), PACT (Reading) programmes; worked on teaching in multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural societies; computers in education; facilitated the learning of Mathematics; marked and graded student assignments; reported on student performance; invigilated examinations; participated in parent-teachers association meetings; attended to disciplinary problems; counseled students; managed workshops upon request; completed any other duties as assigned by supervisor; motivational speaker. 1977-1979 University of The West Indies (UWI) TRINIDAD Research/Teaching Assistant Conducted Mathematics tutorials; lectured Mathematics to undergraduate students; updated and maintained student attendance and record sheets; guided students along career paths; completed any other assigned duties by head of department. 1976-1977 University of Technology JAMAICA Lecturer Motivational speaker; lectured Statistics, Mathematics and Physics; prepared and edited examination papers; constructed mark schemes; invigilated examinations; supervised and marked students` scripts; collaborated and maintained relations with other institutions; involved in capacity building; provided technical support; investigated complaints and queries about assessments; engaged in action research; prepared and reported student progress; attended to issues of stakeholders; shared ‘best practices’; benchmarked with other similar institutions; shared innovations; attended to disciplinary issues; participating in curriculum design and implementation; shared cultural differences; completed any other assigned duties. 1976-1977 University of The West Indies (UWI) JAMAICA Laboratory Assistant Supervised and coached students in Physics laboratory practical work; attended to disciplinary problems as they arose; maintained the laboratory as a safe place to work; updated and maintained laboratory log book and student attendance registers; guided students along career paths; completed any other assigned duties by head of department. cont’d


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4. SELECTED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED 1971-1972, 1975-1976, 1979-1985, 1987-1995 Ministry of Education Educator TRINIDAD Facilitated the learning of Statistics, Mathematics and Physics; constructed examinations; prepared mark schemes; marked and graded student assignments; reported on student performance; invigilated examinations; participated in parent-teachers association meetings; attended to disciplinary problems; counselled students; assisted in library management; managed workshops upon request; managed sport activities; sponsored and mentored ISCF group and Science Club (ASETT); data analysis for Multi-Site Teacher Education Research (MUSTER) Project, evaluator for IZZAMIX Government television educational programme and for project on Mathematics/English facilitators in schools; PTA representative; remedial work for students.

5. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PERIODICALS

1. Portfolio Assessment: ISBN 978-3-659-49729-2. AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald 2. How to Manage Mathematics Anxiety: ISBN 978-3-659-67776-2). AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald 3. How to Hone Problem Solving Skills: ISBN 978-3-659-64574-7, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald 4. Taking Responsibility For Your Own Learning: ISBN 978-3-659-53969-5, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald 5. Assessment in Early Childhood Care and Education: ISBN 978-3-659-52519-3, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014.

6. How to Train Your Students for Entrepreneurship: ISBN 978-3-659-27520-3, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014.

7. Enjoying Mathematics in the Flipped Classroom: ISBN 978-3-8484-1858-9, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014.

8. Learning to Love and Loving to Learn Mathematics. ISBN 978-3-659-51936-9, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2014.

9. Student evaluation of teaching enhances professional development: International Journal on Technologies in Higher Education, 10(3), 57-75, 2013.

10. Curriculum Independence of Self Assessment. Conference Papers. Retrieved from http://www.atiner.gr/abstracts/2013ABST-MAT.pdf.

11. Project Management: Workshops by Design: ISBN 978-3-659-34294-3, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2013.

12. A Step-by-Step Teaching Technique for Teachers With Adult Students of Mathematics: Adult Education Quarterly, 63(4), 357-372, DOI: 10.1177/0741713613490222, Sage Publications, 2013. cont’d

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5. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFERRED PERIODICALS CONTINUED

13. Individualised Professional Development: ISBN 9783659379963, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2013. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

14. Evaluation Instruments used in Problem-Based Learning: ERIC, ED 540940, March 2013

15. Assessing Experiential Learning: ISBN 978-3-659-18242-6, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2013. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

16. Assessment in Adult Learning: ISBN 978-3-847-31525-4, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

17. Mentoring and Tutoring Your Students Through Self Assessment: Innovations in Education and Teaching International (IETI), 50(1), 62-71. DOI:10.1080/14703297.2012.746516. 2013.

18. Gestalt Effect of Self Assessment: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 538072, January 2013.

19. Waiting Time To Obtain A Job: VOCED plus, tertiary education research database, 2012. http://www.voced.edu.au/search/apachesolr_search/?filters=all_authors%3A%22McDonald%2C+Betty%22

20. Self Assessment and Student Centred Learning: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 536980, December 2012.

21. Using Self Assessment to support Individualised Learning: Journal of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Issue 231, Nov 2012.

22. How to hone Critical Thinking Skills through Assessment: ISBN 978-3-659-30126-1, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012.

23. Assessment in Service Learning: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 535897, November, 2012.

24. Success and The Self: ISBN 978-3-659-24133-8, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald 25. Academic Cognitive Readiness: ISBN NR978-3-659-22460-7, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

26. Faculty Professional Development through Problem Based Learning (PBL): ISBN-NR: 978-3-659-16139-1, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG.,

Germany, 2012. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

27. Individualised Teaching and Learning: ISBN-NR: 978-3-659-14356-4, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

28. Using a Student-made Manipulative to work with Directed Numbers: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 531287, May 2012. cont’d




http://www.voced.edu.au/search/apachesolr_search/?filters=all_authors%3A%22McDonald%2C+Betty%22






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Note. Manuscripts require considerable processing time. Year of publication is not necessarily year of writing and submission. Vacations used for research.

29. Objective Academic Achievement and Subjective Personal Well-Being: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC),ED 530076, April, 2012.

30. Reflective Assessment and Service Learning Book: ISBN-NR: 978-3-8484-0700-2, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2012.

31. Self Assessment for Socializing: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 523869, November, 2011.

32. Job Stability in an age of uncertainty: VOCED plus, tertiary education research database, October, 2011. http://www.voced.edu.au/search/apachesolr_search/?filters=all_authors%3A%22McDonald%2C+Betty%22

33. Getting the most out it! Action research using dual scaling to investigate the nature of self assessment: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 522817, October, 2011.

34. Self Assessment and Discovery Learning: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 521532, August 18, 2011.

35. Job Satisfaction following Technical Education: Career and Technical Education Research (CTER), 36, 3, 155-170, 2011.

36. Defensive Teaching in Mathematics (Learning and Teaching Mathematics, 8, 20-21, ISSN: 199906811, 2010).

37. PsychTests: Assessment Instruments, 2010, (http://www.psychtests.com)

38. Portfolio Assessment: Direct from the Classroom: Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Bath, UK, 2010.

39. Mathematical Misconceptions Book: ISBN-NR: 978-3-8383-6814-6, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2010. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

40. Self Assessment and Academic Achievement Book: ISBN-NR: 978-3-8383-3360-1: AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2010.

41. Towards a Measuring Instrument for Self Assessment: Lambert Academic

Publishing AG & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2010.

42. Self Assessment Profiling: LAP AG & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2010.

43. Improving Teaching and Learning Through Assessment: A Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Approach Book: ISBN: 978-1-86335-669-5: CommonGround Publishing: Australia 2010. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

44. Self Assessment and Anxiety: Tapestry, Teaching and Academic Growth (TAG), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 55, 2009-2010. cont’d


http://www.psychtests.com/




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5. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFERRED

PERIODICALS CONTINUED 45. Improving Learning Through Meta Assessment: Active Learning in Higher

Education, Brunel University, UK, 11 (2), 119-129, 2010, DOI: 10.1177/1469787410365651, (http://alh.sagepub.com).

46. Cost-Effective Course Evaluations: Accessible, Responsive and Lighting Fast (co authored with A. Cooper & U. Rauch), Cave Hill Philosophy Symposium at UWI, Barbados), 2010.

47. Reshaping Educational Assessment: Challenges for the 21st Century: Curriculum and Teaching, 25 (1), 2010, (http://www.jnponline.com/esjrnl.htm).

48. Self Assessment and Academic Achievement: Is there really an empirical

association? ooi Consortium for Teaching, Research, Learning and Development

ooiCTRLD, 2009.

49. Inclusion through Service Learning: The Enabling Education Network (EENET), University of Manchester, UK, 2009 (http://www.eenet.org.uk).

50. Exploring Academic Achievement in males trained in Self Assessment skills:

Education 3-13, 37(2), 145, 2009, <http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/546244771-4983288/title~db=all~content=g912982285>.

51. Faculty and Graduate Student Experiences with PBL: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 503394, November 11, 2008.

52. Reflections on Graduate Student Experiences with PBL: Education Resource Information Centre (ERIC), bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics, ED 503435, November 25, 2008.

53. Interrelationships from Scores on Self Assessment Variables: Journal of International Association for Educational Assessment, U. of Cambridge, UK., 2008).

54. Profiling Career Choice: The case of Business Management Technicians from State-run Technical Institutes in The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies: The Canadian Journal of Career Development, 7, 2, 2008, on-line 14 pgs. <http://cjcd.contactpoint.ca>.

55. Self Assessment in Action Book: (CommonGround Publishers: Australia Record Id: 0000 42364462, ISBN: 978-1-86335-614-5 (pdf), Dewey Classification Number: 371.144, National Library of Australia. National Library of Australia (ANL) 4241892, 2008). http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty-mcdonald

56. Accelerating Learning Through Peer Assessment in an Era of Cultural Diversity: Paper Collection, Educational Renewal And School Development in an Era of Cultural Diversity, Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan, China, 2008, 38-54.

57. Mathematical Poems: The International Journal of Learning, 2008, 15, 9, 145-158.

ISSN 1447- 9494, http://www.learning-journal.com.

cont’d

http://alh.sagepub.com/

http://www.jnponline.com/esjrnl.htm

http://www.eenet.org.uk)/

http://cjcd.contactpoint.ca/


http://www.learning-journal.com/


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Note. Manuscripts require considerable processing time. Year of publication is not necessarily year of writing and submission. Vacations used for research. 58. Enhancing Learning Through Self Assessment: Thinking Classroom/Peremena, 9, 3, University of Victoria, Canada. 2008, http://ct-net.net/ct_tcp.

59. Predicting Mathematical Aptitude for Higher Education: International Journal Of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Taylor and Francis Production, UK: TMES 268680 (production tracking number), November 02, 2007. DOI:10.1080/00207390701688141.293-299. http://cats.tfinforma.com/PTS/in. Published on iFirst site www.informaworld.com/ijmest.Access to iOpenAccess.

60. Self Assessment for Understanding: Journal of Education, Boston University School of Education, USA, 188, 1, 2007, 25- 44.

61. Career Aspirations and Academic Achievement: Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC); bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics ED494586, February, 2007. http://www.eric.ed.gov, on-line 21 pgs.

62. Assessment for Learning in Project-Based Learning: The International Journal of Learning, 2007, 14, 1-11. http://www.learning-journal.com.

63. Making the Grade: Spectrum, University of the Bahamas, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, March 2006, 3, 3, 11, 1- 4.

64. Self Assessment and Democratisation: The Enabling Education Network (EENET), University of Manchester, UK, 2006. http://www.google.tt/search?hl=en&q=Self+assessment+and+democratisation.

65. Inclusive Assessment: The Enabling Education Network (EENET), University of Manchester, UK, 2006, on-line 4 pgs. http://www.eenet.org.uk/key_issues/assess_exam/inclusive%20assessment.doc.

66. Self Assessment and Inclusion: The Enabling Education Network (EENET), University of Manchester, UK, April 2006, Issue 10, 16. (http://www.eenet.org.uk/newsletters/news10/news10.shtml).

67. Predicting student success for higher education! International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, ISSN 1473-0111 (on line): Oct 12, 2004. (http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/ijmtl/mcdonald.pdf).

68. Self assessment skills in males and females: Educational Research Journal, 2004a.(http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/ceric/erj/200400190001/0043.htm).

69. Web Digest Research Informed Practice: Self assessment, The Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE), 2004b. (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/digests/WedJul141049232004/Selfassessment?version=1).

70. Self Assessment for Student Success: Classroom Leadership, (8) 1, 4 - 5: September, 2004c. (http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template).

Impact of Job Preparedness of Business Management Technicians from State-run Technical Institutes in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies on Employment Outcomes: Workforce Education Forum, 30, 2, 1-14, Fall 2003. (http://www.voced.edu.au/cgi-bin/get-

iso8.pl?off=51877405&db=voced&patlist=keywords%3Apublic%20education). cont’d

http://ct-net.net/ct_tcp

http://cats.tfinforma.com/PTS/in.

http://www.informaworld.com/ijmest

http://www.eric.ed.gov/

http://www.learning-journal.com/

http://www.google.tt/search?hl=en&q=Self+assessment+and+democratisation

http://www.eenet.org.uk/key_issues/assess_exam/inclusive%20assessment.doc

http://www.eenet.org.uk/newsletters/news10/news10.shtml

http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/ijmtl/mcdonald.pdf

http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/ceric/erj/200400190001/0043.htm

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/digests/WedJul141049232004/Selfassessment?version=1

http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/template

http://www.voced.edu.au/cgi-bin/get-iso8.pl?off=51877405&db=voced&patlist=keywords%3Apublic%20education

http://www.voced.edu.au/cgi-bin/get-iso8.pl?off=51877405&db=voced&patlist=keywords%3Apublic%20education


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Note. Manuscripts require considerable processing time. Year of publication is not necessarily year of writing and submission. Vacations used for research. 71. Training teachers in self assessment: Pennsylvania Educational Leadership, 22, 1, 35-40, Fall/Winter 2003.

72. The impact of self assessment training on achievement (McDonald & Boud): Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice: 10, 2, 209-220 (12), 2003. (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/digests/WedJul141049232004/).

73. Self Assessment skills used by secondary school students without formal training: School Psychology International Journal (SPIJ), 23(4), 416-424, Spring 2002a. (http://spi.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/4/416). Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC); bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations on Education topics EJ657168. http://www.eric.ed.gov.

74. Self Assessment: can it be measured?: Research in Education, 68, 110-111, 2002b. (http://www.ericir.syr.edu/plweb-cgi.htm).

75. Employment outcomes from vocational education: a study of Business Management Technicians from The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (McDonald & Athanasou): International Journal of Vocational Education and Training,10, 2, 55-60: Fall 2002. (http://www.iveta.org/journals.htm).

76. Evaluation of CXC Integrated Science (Single Award) examination: Caribbean Examinations Council: 1999. (http://www.cxc.org).

77. Teaching Forces at the Form 3 Level in secondary schools: Journal of Association of Science Education of Trinidad and Tobago (ASETT), 12, 3, 8-13: 1997.

78. Improving Student Study Habits: HCC Journal Publication, 3, 4, 2-6: 1996.

79. Continuous assessment (SEA) to replace Common Entrance Examination (McDonald & team): Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago: MOE14, 1995.

80. Impact of Remedial Reading and Mathematics Programs on the Development of Reading and Mathematics among Primary school students (McDonald & team members): Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago: MOE 15, 1994.

81. Curriculum Design and Implementation of a Computer Literacy Program for secondary schools: HCC Journal Publication, 1, 5, 11-20: 1993a.

82. Mathematics for Common Entrance Examination: Series in Trinidad and Tobago National Newspaper of Trinidad and Tobago, 1, 1, 000-012: 1993b.

83. Common Misconceptions in Mathematics Series: Series of columns in Trinidad and Tobago National Newspaper of Trinidad and Tobago, 1, 1 001-020: 1992.

84. Mathematics is Fun: Series of columns in Trinidad Guardian Newspaper of Trinidad and Tobago, 1, 1, 001-015: 1992.

85. Teaching of Pythagoras’ Theorem at the Form 3 Level: Journal of Mathematics Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT), 2, 4, 15-25): 1990

86. Woza Albert Commentary. Trinidad Guardian Newspaper, p. 8, March 03, 1989.

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/digests/WedJul141049232004/

http://spi.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/4/416

http://www.eric.ed.gov/

http://www.ericir.syr.edu/plweb-cgi.htm

http://www.iveta.org/journals.htm

http://www.cxc.org/


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SUMMARY OF BOOK PUBLICATIONS WITH ISBN AND WEBLINKS

Other access weblinks

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=betty+mcdonald http://bettymcdonald.cgpublisher.com

http://www.voced.edu.au/search/apachesolr_search/?filters=all_authors%3A%22McDonald%2C+Betty%22 http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/betty-mcdonald?store=book&keyword=betty+mcdonald

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?browse=0&keyword=Betty+McDonald&mtype=B&hs.x=9&hs.y=16&hs=Submit

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Betty_Mcdonald https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=174005143&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

# Book Title & ISBN One Weblink access

1 Self Assessment in Action ISBN-NR: 978-1-8633-5613-8

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/self-assessment-in-action-betty-mcdonald/1016466712?ean=9781863356138

2 Improving Teaching and Learning through Assessment :a Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach ISBN: 978-1-86335-669-5

http://bettymcdonald.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.62/prod.24

3 Self Assessment and Academic Achievement ISBN-NR: 978-3-8383-3360-1

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=betty+mcdonald

4 Mathematical Misconceptions ISBN-NR: 978-3-8383-6814-6

http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Mathematical-Misconceptions-Betty-McDonald/9783838368146

5 Reflective Assessment and Service Learning ISBN-NR: 978-3-8484-0700-2

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reflective-assessment-and-service-learning-betty-mcdonald/1109124547?ean=9783848407002

6 Individualised Teaching and Learning ISBN-NR: 978-3-659-14356-4

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/individualised-teaching-and-learning-betty-mcdonald/1111510571?ean=9783659143564

7 Faculty Professional Development through Problem Based Learning (PBL) ISBN-NR: 978-3-659-16139-1

https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/faculty-professional-development-through-problem-based-learning-pbl/isbn/978-3-659-16139-1

8 Academic Cognitive Readiness ISBN : NR978-3-659-22460-7

https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/academic-cognitive-readiness/isbn/978-3-659-22460-7

9 Success and The Self ISBN: 978-3-659-24133-8

https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/success-and-the-self/isbn/978-3-659-24133-8

10 How to hone Critical Thinking Skills Through Assessment ISBN: 978-3-659-30126-1

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Betty+McDonald+Critical+Thinking

11 Assessment in Adult Learning ISBN: 978-3-847-31525-4

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Betty+McDonald+Adult+Learning

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=betty+mcdonald%20%20I

http://bettymcdonald.cgpublisher.com/


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/betty-mcdonald?store=book&keyword=betty+mcdonald

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?browse=0&keyword=Betty+McDonald&mtype=B&hs.x=9&hs.y=16&hs=Submit

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Betty_Mcdonald

https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=174005143&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile



























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SUMMARY OF BOOK PUBLICATIONS WITH ISBN AND WEBLINKS CONT’D

# Book Title & ISBN One Weblink access

12 Assessing Experiential Learning ISBN: 978-3-659-18242-6

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Betty+McDonald+Experiential+Learning

13 Individualised Professional Development ISBN: 978-3-659-37996-3

https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Individualised+Professional+Development

14 Project Management: Workshops by Design ISBN: 978-3-659-34294-3

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/project-management-mcdonald-betty/1115751138?ean=9783659342943

15 Learning to Love and Loving to Learn Mathematics ISBN: 978-3-659-51936-9

http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Loving-Learn-Mathematics/dp/3659519367

16 Enjoying Mathematics in the Flipped Classroom ISBN: 978-3-8484-1858-9

http://www.amazon.com/Enjoying-Mathematics-Flipped-Classroom-mathematics/dp/3848418584

17 How to Train Your Students for Entrepreneurship ISBN: 978-3-659-27520-3

http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-train-your-students-for-entrepreneurship-mcdonald-betty/1119196631?ean=9783659275203

18 Assessment in Early Childhood Care and Education ISBN: 978-3-659-52519-3


19 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Learning ISBN: 978-3-659-53969-5

https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details//store/gb/book/978-3-659-53969-5/taking-responsibility-for-your-own-learning

20 How to Hone Problem Solving Skills ISBN: 978-3-659-64574-7

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-hone-problem-solving-skills-mcdonald-betty/1120965979?ean=9783659645747

21 How to Manage Mathematics Anxiety ISBN: 978-3-659-67776-2

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-manage-mathematics-anxiety-mcdonald-betty/1121223456?ean=9783659677762

22 Portfolio Assessment At Its Best ISBN: 978-3-659-49729-2

Awaiting availability of web link

23 Peer Assessment That Works In press at Rowman & Littlefield Book Publishers

24 Performance Assessment In Practice Under review

25 Improving Teaching and Learning through Reflection

Under review













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6. SELECTED RESEARCH WORKS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION Note. Manuscripts/Books require considerable processing time.

1. Self/Peer Assessment and Project-Based Learning: US-China Education Review, July 2013

2. Self Assessment and The Whole Individual (Journal of Educational Psychology MS# 2011-1458, May 2011)

3. How do high school students self assess? A West Indian perspective (High School Journal, December 2010)

4. How can we assess self assessment? Action research on an instrument (European Journal of Psychological Assessment: May 2009)

5. Reducing UTT’s Institutional Cost (UTT Radiant Journal, May 2009) 6. Interrelationships from scores on Self Assessment Variables

(International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA), June 2008).

7. BOOKS/MANUSCRIPTS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

1. Improving lifelong learning through self assessment (joint) 2. Equity and Diversity Issues: Australia and Trinidad and Tobago (joint) 3. Reflection and Self Regulation (joint) 4. Self Assessment and Self Regulation (joint) 5. Crazy about Prezi: How a simple presentation tool

supports creative learning and innovative thinking (joint) 6. Peer Assessment That Works (in press) 7. Blended Learning for Success 8. Teaching Learning.

Note. Manuscripts/Books require considerable processing time.

8. UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH WORKS

1. Evaluating an educational product: Learning Management System, Blackboard (National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), 2007).

2. Personality Profile and Academic Achievement -Ph.D. research work,

University of the West Indies (UWI, 2000).

3. Computer Aided Instruction in distributed systems with specific reference to Caribbean Education - Ph. D. research work, University of the West Indies (UWI, 1999).

cont’d


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8. UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH WORKS CONTINUED

4. Mathematical Aptitude Prediction - Ph.D. research work, University of the West Indies (UWI, 1998).

5. Work and the Business Management Technician from State-run Technical

Institutes in Trinidad and Tobago: 1983 – 1993- MPhil, University of the West Indies (UWI, 1998).

6. Technical-Vocational Education and Industrial Development in Trinidad &

Tobago- Ph.D. research work, University of the West Indies (UWI, 1997).

7. Teacher Education in Trinidad and Tobago (Ministry of Education, 1994).

8. Curriculum Design and Implementation of Teacher Education Program for Primary Schools (Ministry of Education, 1994).

9. Additional Mathematics as a predictor of success for Advanced Level Mathematics at General Certificate of Education (GCE)-MEd., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1990).

10. Analysis of tests for primary and secondary schools- MEd., University of the

West Indies (UWI, 1990).

11. Evaluation of Sports Program at Holy Cross College, Arima-MEd., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1990).

12. Organization Climate and Teacher Motivation- MEd., University of the West

Indies (UWI, 1990).

13. Changing roles of teachers and students in the major classifications of curriculum designs-MEd., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1990).

14. Implications of the shift from Traditional to Progressive views of school

learning for the professional practice of an educator - MEd., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1989).

15. Time Series Analysis of Rainfall of Trinidad and Tobago -MSc. Statistics,


16. Spatial Ability and Development of the Individual -Dip. Ed. University of the West Indies (UWI, 1982).

cont’d


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8. UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH WORKS CONTINUED

17. Meaningful Learning through the use of Instructional Aids and Activities using the topic: Finding the subject of a Formula -Dip. Ed., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1982).

18. Basic Mathematical Skills needed for jobs chosen by 5th and 6th formers of St.

Augustine Girls’ High School - Dip. Ed., University of the West Indies (UWI, 1982).

19. Design and Construction of Field Strength Meter - BSc. Math/Physics,


9. SELECTED LIST OF PERIODICALS WITH MY PUBLICATIONS

(Arranged in alphabetical order) 1. Adult Education Quarterly

2. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice, UK

3. Association of Science Educators of Trinidad and Tobago (ASETT)

4. Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Barbados

5. Classroom Leadership, USA

6. Education 3 -13, UK

7. Educational Leadership, USA

8. Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC), USA

9. Educational Research Journal, Hong Kong

10. Educational Research and Experiment, China

11. Education and Society, Australia

12. Enabling Education, Enabling Education Network (EENET), UK.

13. The International Journal of Learning, Australia

14. HCC Journal Publication

15. Innovations in Education and Teaching International

16. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, USA

17. International Journal Of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, USA cont’d


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9. SELECTED LIST OF PERIODICALS WITH MY PUBLICATIONS

(Arranged in alphabetical order)

18. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Australia

19. Journal of International Association for Educational Assessment, IAEA, UK

20. International Journal on Technologies in Higher Education, Canada

21. Journal of Education, USA

22. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany

23. Mathematics Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT)

24. Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago

25. Pennsylvania Educational Leadership, USA

26. Research in Education, UK

27. School Psychology International Journal, USA

28. Spectrum, Bahamas

29. Tapestry, Canada

30. The Canadian Journal of Career Development, Canada

31. The Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE), UK

32. Thinking Classroom (Peremena), Canada

33. Trinidad and Tobago National Newspaper

34. Trinidad Guardian Newspaper

35. Workforce Education Forum, USA.


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10. REVIEWER FOR INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS (Arranged in alphabetical order)

1. Academia Journal of Educational Research 2. African Journal of Business Management, Africa 3. Aga Khan University, Adis Ababa, Tanzania, Africa

4. Assessment in Education Journal, UK

5. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, UK 6. Brokenshire College, Philippines 7. Career Development International (CDI) Journal, UK

8. Caribbean Curriculum, Trinidad, West Indies

9. Educational Research Journal, USA

10. European Journal of Psychological Assessment 11. Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan, China 12. International Journal of Learning (Associate Editor), Australia

13. International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research, USA

14. Interactive Learning Environments, USA 15. Journal of Education and Training Studies, USA 16. Journal of Education and Learning, USA. 17. Journal of Happiness Studies (JOHS), USA 18. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, USA

19. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, USA

20. Journal of School Psychology, USA

21. Nova Southeastern University, Miami, Florida, USA

22. School Science and Mathematics, USA

23. The Assessment and Learning Research Synthesis Group (ALRSG), UK

24. University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

25. ooi Consortium for Teaching, Research, Learning and Development (ooiCTRLD).

11. PRESENT AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST (Arranged in alphabetical order)

1. Applied Statistics 2. Assessment 3. Evaluation 4. Educational Technology 4. Mathematics Education 5. Measurement 6. Problem-Based Learning 7. Professional Development 8. Project Management 9. Service Learning 10. Teaching and Learning.


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12. GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE, CONFERENCES by date

Country Visited Reason For Visit (e.g. study, work,

Writing, conference)

Dates of Visit

From –To

Greenland, Videy

Iceland

Panama

Malaysia

Singapore

Greece, UK, USA

England

DL,UP, WB,India

Dubai, UAE

Florida, USA

Tasmania

Mel/Ad, Australia

Florida, USA

Alaska

Quebec

Mel, Australia

Florida, USA

Dominica, WI

Florida, USA

Canada, Van.

Vacation

Visiting Professor to University of Iceland

Vacation

Vacation

Conference presentation

Conference presentation

Writing

Visiting Professor to Vidyasagar University

Writing

Leadership & Research Conference

Visiting Professor to UTas/Research

Endeavour Awardee to Victoria University

Leadership & Research Conference

Visiting Professor/Research collaboration

Visiting Professor to Concordia Uni, Montreal

Visiting Academic to Deakin Uni/Research

Conference: Global Lead, Lear. & Research

Hiking expeditions/Writing

Doctoral dissertation supervision training

UTT Work visit/Professional Development

July 2014

July –August 2014

June 2014

May 2014

May 2014

June-July 2013

Sept 2012

July 2012-Sept 2012

July 2012

July 2012, 2013

Oct 2011

Sep 2011-Nov 2011

July 2011

April 2011

Mar –April 2011

Sept 2010-Nov 2010

July 2010

May 2010

October 2008

June 2008

China Visiting Professor to Huazhong Normal

University, Wuhan, Central China

May 2008-June 2008

Zambia Visiting Professor to University of Zambia,

Chikankata Mission Centre

July 2007

Republic of South Africa

The Fourteenth International Conference on Learning Visiting Professor to University of Witwatersrand, University of South Africa

June 2007–July 2007


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12. GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE, CONFERENCES by date CONTINUED

Country Visited Reason For Visit (e.g. study, work,

Writing, conference)

Dates of Visit

From–To

Turkey, Asia

England

The Bahamas

Writing

ICTMA 12 Conference, Writing

Work

Aug 2005

Aug 2005

Aug 2004- Aug 2006

Maui,

Hawaiian Islands

Denmark

Advanced Leadership Conference

Writing

Sept-Oct 1996

April 1986

Scotland Writing Aug 1986

Belgium Writing Aug 1986

France Writing Aug 1986

Holland Writing Aug 1986

Italy Writing Aug 1986

England Work Aug 1985-1986, 2002

Aruba,Bonaire,

Curacao, WI

Writing Aug 1979

Jamaica, WI Work, Conference Aug 1976-1977,

(1993,1994,1995,

1999,2000, 2001,04)

Guyana, SA Writing, Work, Conference Aug1974, Aug 1975

1999,2000,2001, 2013

Barbados, WI Writing, Work, Conferences Aug 1974-Aug 1999

Venezuela, SA Writing April 1971

St Vincent, WI Adv. Leadership Conference Feb 1970


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13. SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS Self Assessment and Project-Based Learning. International Association for Educational Assessment

(IAEA), Singapore, May 2014

Sustainable Development through Science Education, Research, Innovation & Enterprise. Key note Speaker, University of Guyana, August 2013

Curriculum Independence of Self Assessment. Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), Greece, June 2013

Internationalisation of Education. India Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India, Aug 2012

Women in Education. Raja Narendraial Khan Women’s College, Aug 2012

Problem Based Learning & Assessment. Belda College, India, Aug 2012

Teaching Methodologies & Strategies. Vidyasagar University, India, Aug 2012

Teaching as a career. Sebayatan Jhargram BEd. College, India, Aug 2012

Ubiquity of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 2011

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Practice at UTT. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Alaska, USA, August 2011.

Teaching and Learning Centre Operations at UTT. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Alaska, USA, August 2011

Assessment Best Practices. Language Acquisition Network Forum. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Alaska, USA, April, 2011

Assessment Best Practices. Education Masters Student Capstone Forum. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Alaska, USA, April, 2011

Mathematical Poetry. Open Forum. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Alaska, USA, April, 2011

Student Evaluation of Teaching (SEOT) at UTT. University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada, M ‘11

Teaching and Learning Centre Operations at UTT. University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada, M‘11

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in practice at UTT. University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada,M‘11

Service Learning (SL) using a PBL Methodology. University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada, M ‘11

Educational Innovations at UTT. University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada, March, 2011.

Common Interest Areas: Deakin & UTT. Teaching Leaders Group, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing & Behavioural Science, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2010

Diversity and Equity : The UTT experience. Academic Developers Networking Forum, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2010

Professional Development: The UTT experience. Institute of Teaching and Learning, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2010

Social Inclusion: Principles to Practice, Flexible Education Futures: Partnering for collaborative and active learning. Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct/Nov 2010

Blended Learning: The 21 st Century Learning Environment. Educause LI, UTT, Sept 2010

Accelerating Learning Through Peer Assessment in an Era of Cultural Diversity. Huazhong Normal University, China, May 2008

Best Practices in Assessment. invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to seminar participants at The University of Zambia, Zambia, July 2007

Assessment in Practice. The Chikankata Mission Centre, Zambia, July 2007

Peer Assessment Practices. The University of Witwaterstrand, Johanesburg, South Africa, July 2007

Practical Tips in Improving Assessment Techniques 1: .The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, July 2007

Practical Tips in Improving Assessment Techniques 2: The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, June 2007 cont’d


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13. SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED

Assessment for Learning in Project-Based Learning: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to conference participants at The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, June 2007

Assessment in a transdisciplinary environment for the Performing Arts, Part 2: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to stakeholders at The Normandie Hotel, St. Anns, Trinidad, June 2007

Assessment in a transdisciplinary environment for the Performing Arts, Part 1: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to stakeholders at The Normandie Hotel, St. Anns, Trinidad, May 2007

Pedagogy in a transdisciplinary environment for the Performing Arts: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to stakeholders at The Normandie Hotel, St. Anns, Trinidad, April 2007

Developing new strategies to improve teaching and learning skills to raise achievement standards: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint to visiting UK educators at The Chancellor Hotel, St. Anns, Trinidad, October 2006

Assessment in Project-based Learning: invited address presented to University of Trinidad and Tobago faculty at O’Meara Campus, September 2006d

Project-based Learning and Course Outline Development: invited address presented with PowerPoint to University of Trinidad and Tobago faculty at O’Meara Campus, September 2006c

Course Outline Development: invited address presented with PowerPoint to University of Trinidad and Tobago faculty at O’Meara Campus, Sept., 2006b

Vision of Center for Assessment and Learning (CAL): invited address presented with PowerPoint to University of Trinidad and Tobago faculty and staff at O’Meara Campus, September 2006a

Appreciative Inquiry: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Northern Bahamas Campus, The Bahamas, October 2005

Reshaping Educational Assessment: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Faculty Professional Days, Bahamas Tourism Training Centre, Nassau, The Bahamas: August 2005a

Self Assessment and student performance: roundtable discussion, University of Manchester, England, August 2005b

Impact of Self Assessment on students: roundtable discussion, King’s College, University of London, August 2005c

Role of Self Assessment in Education: roundtable discussion, City Univ., London, August 2005d

Assessment in Transforming Bahamian Education for the 21st Century: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at National Education Conference, Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace: July 2005b

Assessing Mathematical Modelling Competence: Multidimensionality As a Necessary but Difficult Approach: address by Tomas Jensen, Danish University of Education, Copenhagen, Denmark at 12th International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling: ICTMA 12, City University, London, England: July 2005a

AI as it relates to University of The Bahamas: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at N. Bahamas Campus, The Bahamas, May 2005

Improving Overall Performance in the Content area through Assessment: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Annual Professional Day Workshop, Jack Haywood School, Grand Bahama: Feb. 2005

Assessment and the curriculum: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Professional Development Day for educators, Centre of Excellence, Macoya, Trinidad: June 2004


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13. SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED

Self Assessment and Academic Achievement: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at seminar at University of Pennsylvania, USA: December 2003

Nature and Value of Formative Assessment for Learning; Turning Research result into Practice: How does the D Fit into R&D?; Everyday Classroom Assessment-Practice, Theory and Policy: Where Do We Go from Here?; participant in addresses by Prof. Paul Black, King’s College, UK at American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual Conference, Chicago. Illinois, USA, April 2003

Impact of Self Assessment on student performance in external examinations: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Research Seminar at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia: May 2002

Self Assessment skills used by secondary school students in Science and Mathematics without formal training: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Research Conference: Diverse Perspectives in Education held at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, Ontario, CANADA: March 2001

Assessment Methods: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Professional Development Conference on The Teacher as a Classroom Performer held at The Golf View Hotel, Mandeville, JAMAICA: Nov., 2000

Assessment in Values Education: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Values Education Conference on Values and Educational Leadership: Ethical Dimension of Community and Professionalism held at Southern Palms Beach Club, BARBADOS: September, 2000

Assessment Concerns: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at the Inaugural Conference of Caribbean Examination Bodies on Global Trends in Educational Assessment: Challenges and Opportunities for the Caribbean held at The Accra Beach Hotel, BARBADOS: March, 2000

Education and Management: invited address presented with Microsoft PowerPoint at Management and Leadership conference on Education and Leadership held at The Maui Sun Hotel, Maui, Hawaii, USA: Sept., 1996

Evaluation Practices: invited address presented at conference on Activating Media (Izzamix local television program for schools) held at The Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre, McBean, Couva, TRININDAD AND TOBAGO: March, 1994

Education in Trinidad and Tobago: invited address presented at United States Information

Agency (USIA) conference on Education in The West Indies held at The Meridian Hotel, Washington DC, USA: August, 1992

Comparative and International Education: The West Indian Perspective: invited address presented at conference on Comparative and International Education at The Learning Resource Centre, Inner London Education Authority (ILEA), London, ENGLAND: May, 1986.


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14. SELECTED WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

WORKSHOP YEAR/S TARGET GROUP VENUE

Prof. Dev. Assessment

’06-pre. 2008

UTT faculty & staff HNU faculty and students

All UTT campuses (ongoing) Huazhong Normal University HNU, Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China

PBL Assessment in PBL

2007 2007

UTT Faculty

UNISA faculty

O’Meara & Pt. Lisas Campus, University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Institute for Curriculum & Learning Dev., University of South Africa

Assessment Instrument Design, PBL

2007 Faculty,Chikankata Mission Centre, Zambia, Africa

Chikankata Mission Centre, Zambia, Africa

Individualised Examination Construction

2006 Faculty, University of Trinidad and Tobago

O’Meara Campus, University of Trinidad and Tobago

One-on-One PBL assessment

2006 Faculty, University of Trinidad and Tobago

O’Meara Campus, University of Trinidad and Tobago

Research Methods Learning and Skills Development

2004 Faculty, Anglia Polytechnic University, UK degree students

School of Accounting and Management, Trinidad

Measurement & Evaluation, PBL

2004 Deans and Faculty University of Belize, Central America

Item Writing 2002 CXC Chief examiners Ministry of Education, Jamaica Item Writing 2002 CXC Examiners/Asst.

Examiners RCLRC, Trinidad

Item Writing 2001 CXC Examiners UWI, Trinidad Item Writing 2000 Educators Ministry of Education, Barbados Meas. & Eval., PBL

1998/ 1999

Diploma students ECIAF, Trinidad

Measurement & Evaluation

1994-1999

Sec. school teachers Learning Resource Centre, Trinidad

Item Writing 1992-1995

Sec. school teachers Ministry of Education, Trinidad

Professional Development, PBL

1985-1986

Sec. school teachers ILEA, London, England

Professional Development

1977 Sec. Heads in industry

Scientific Research Council, Jamaica.


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15. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS*

American Educational Research Association (AERA) # 207458

National Council of Measurement Education (NCME) # 400880

National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST) # 12549

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) # 1557812

United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) #87458

Registered Trinidad and Tobago Educator # 13797

EDUCAUSE # NA, New Media Consortium (NMC) TBA

The International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) TBA.

16. COMMUNITY SERVICE

2006-Present: Journal reviewer for: Career Development International (CDI) Journal, UK; Caribbean Curriculum Journal, Trinidad; Assessment in Education Journal, UK; Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, USA; International Journal of Learning (Associate Editor), Au; Journal of Happiness Studies (JOHS), USA; Journal of School Psychology, USA. Education, Research and Development Officer: SRH Community Council; SRH Community Food Park volunteer; Member of Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Northern Division: Police Regional Council; Volunteer: SRH Home; board member; lay speaker; percussionist; Kids Club Asst.; Sunday School Teacher Trainer; SRH Evangelical Church Board member; SRHT Board member; Subsidised accommodation provider for deprived employees, UWI and UTT lodgers; Facilitator/Periodic benefactor for inmates at Kistow Home for Battered Children, Arima; Asst. Treasurer: Lovelyarms Townhouse Community Association, St. Augustine; Choir member University of Trinidad and Tobago; Trinidad, WI; Rivers of Revival Church, community volunteer work, South Africa; Facilitator for Remedial and Frustrated Learners; Counsellor for at-risk persons in community; Booth Manager for UTT Post Graduate Research Showcase

2004a- 2006: Grand Bahama Family Worship Center, Dance & Sunday School assistant, percussionist, free Mathematics tuition, intercession, editing, counseling, BAHAMAS

2004b – 2006 : Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo Festival assistant , BAHAMAS

2004c- Present: Reviewer for Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, USA; Caribbean Curriculum, UWI, Trinidad, WI; ALRSG reports, UK.

2003a: New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM), community work in New York City (Bronx, Manhattan), USA; SASSCS PTA, Trinidad, WI

2003b: State College AOG Church Mission Outreach, Campus Crusade, International Ministries, Participant of Day of Caring 2002 (Cleaning public buildings and public areas, etc.)

1981: Founder of Santa Rosa Evangelical Bible Church

1977: University of Technology Outreach, Liguanea Community, Kingston, JAMAICA, WI

1975: Trinity Hall Secretary, Trinity Hall Representative on the UWI Student’s Guild, University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine, TRNIDAD, WI

1972-1976: Inter School/Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Outreach, T & T, WI

1972-1975: Community Sunday School Leader, UWI, Volunteer: St. Mary’s Children’s’ Home.


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17. UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTIONS VISITED/ATTENDED*

# University or Institution Period

1 Jacobs University, GERMANY July-Aug 2015

2 University of Iceland, ICELAND July-Aug 2014

3 Bradford University. UK Sept 2012

4 Vidyasagar University, INDIA Aug- Sept, 2012

5 University of Tasmania, TASMANIA Nov 2011

6 Victoria University, AUSTRALIA Sept- Nov 2011

7 La Trobe University, AUSTRALIA Oct 2011

8 University of Alaska Anchorage, USA Apr, 2011

9 Concordia University, CANADA Mar- Apr, 2011

10 Deakin University, AUSTRALIA Sept-Nov 2010

11 Nova Southeastern University, USA July 2008/13

12 University of British Columbia (UBC), CANADA June 2008

13 Huazhong Normal University, CHINA May 2008

14 University of Witswatersrand, Jo’burg, SOUTH AFRICA June 2007

15 University of South Africa, SOUTH AFRICA June 2007

16 Chikankata Mission Centre, ZAMBIA June 2007

17 University of Manchester, UK June 2005/6

18 City University, UK June 2005

19 Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA* June 2004

20 United Nations, USA* May 2004

21 Pennsylvania University, USA* Aug 2003-June 2004

22 University of Belize, BELIZE March 2004

23 University of Technology, Sydney, AUSTRALIA* May 2002

24 OISE, University of Toronto, CANADA* March-May, 2001

25 UWI, Cave Hill , Barbados, WI* 1999-2002

26 UWI, Mona, Jamaica, WI* 1976-1977

27 UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad, WI* 1972-1975; 77-79,

81-82; 92-99


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18. HOBBIES

Technology proficiencies: Networking: Blogs, wikis, blogtalkradio, emails, messaging, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Linkedin, Netlog, Professional chatrooms, BlueMountain; Snapfish, Flickr, Dipity; eTraining: Webinars, Wimba, ElluminateLive, GoToMeeting, GoToTraining, FaceTime, TimeBridge, Videoconferencing, Podcasts; YouTube; Web editors: Dreamweaver, Piktochart, SeaMonkey, GoLive, Google Drive (GoggleDocs), Boxbe, Pachyderm, YouSendIt; Prezi, SlideSix, Slideshare, Vimeo, OpenScholar, Learning Management Systems (LMS):Blackboard (Bb), Moodle, WebCT/Vista; Lecture Capture, SMARTBoard, pdfsam, Assessment software: CoursEvals, Remark, ALTS; iPhone, iPad, iLife: iMovie; iPhoto, iWeb, iTunes, GarageBand, iDVD HD; Sony Cakewalk; WhatsApp, FaceDial, ChatON, Work: Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Camtasia, Propellerhead Reason, Zoomerang online surveys, JICS Jenzabar Portal System, WikiPaint, Goggle Apps, Goggle Wave, LiveText ePortfolio System, iOS6, Second Life, Maidstone (Tech club for Aspergers Kids), any new software available

Medalist: Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (42 K), Santa Rosa Heights Community Council Sports Meet (8K), Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa (6K), Distance Running Events & Associated Management (DREAM) (5K), National Flour Mills (5K), University of The Bahamas (5K), Athletics/Track and Field: Victrix Ludorum and medalist: BHS, SAGHS, HCC (60 m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m)

Mountain Climbing: Blue Mountain (2256m/7402 ft), JAMAICA; Haleakala Mt., Iao Valley (3007m/10023ft), Hawaii, USA; El Cerro Del Aripo Mt. (940m/3084 ft), El Tucuche Mt. (936m/3072 ft), Chagaramal Mt. (859m/2819ft),TRINIDAD; Great Wall of China (888m/2913 ft), CHINA; Pt. Flattop Mountain (3510 ft.), Chugach State Park, ALASKA, USA.

Rock Climbing: (Niagara Escarpment, Kolapor Wilderness): University of Toronto Outing Club (UTOC), CANADA

Hiking: Barbados Hiking Society (National Trust); member of UTT Trekkers; Bahamas Outdoors; Deakin University; Melbourne Bushwalkers: regaining; orienteering; wildlife viewing; 19 mile Hikeathon: Matelot to Blanchisseuse

Camping: University of Toronto Outing Club (UTOC), CANADA, Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship, University of the West Indies; ISCF, Secondary schools: BHS, SSC; backpacking, TASMANIA, Ayers Rock (Uluru), AUSTRALIA

Golf, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Netball, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Swimming, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving: PADI Certified: Open Water Diver: 2006 , Shelling, Fishing, Gardening, Canoeing, Caving, Kayaking, Rafting, Ornithology, Horseback riding, Wildlife viewing, Aerobics (instructor), Zumba, Spinning, Jogging, Weight Training, Yoga, Pilates, Ice skating, Kick Boxing, Taebo, Tai Chi, Taekwando, Capoeira, Reflexology, Aromatherapy

Chess, Bridge, Dominoes, Monopoly & other table games, Astronomy, Visual Arts (Award), Interior Decorating, Food and Nutrition, Modeling, Massage, Spiral Binding

Choral Speaking (Award), Voice and Speech training, Choir, Debating, Poetry, DIY enthusiast, Traveling, Guidance Counseling, Helping people in general.


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19. SELECTED AWARDS (National and International)

1. Long Service Award: SRHEBC: 2015

2. Women’s International Day Award: 2015

3. University of Trinidad and Tobago 10th Anniversary 5 K Award: 2014

4. Brutal Hike : 19.7 miles: El Tecuche/Luango loop: 2011

5. Hikeathon Medalist: 19 miles: Matelot to Blanchisseuse, Trinidad: 2011

6. Government of Australia Endeavour Executive Award # 2055_2011:2011

7. Canadian Faculty Leadership Pilot Program Award: 2010

8. Visiting Academic to Australia Award: 2010

9. Santa Rosa Heights Community 5K Award: 2010

10. Visiting Professor to China Award: 2008

11. Great Wall of China Climb Award: 2008

12. Visiting Professor to South Africa Award: 2007

13. Ornithology Award, Commonwealth of The Bahamas: 2006

14. University of The Bahamas 5K Open Award: 2005

15. United Nations Award: 2003

16. Educational Testing Services (ETS) Award: 2003

17. Hubert H. Humphrey Fulbright Fellowship Award, USA: 2003

18. Visiting Professor to Australia Award: 2002

19. Applied Psychological Measurement (APM) Award, USA: 2002

20. UWI Ph.D. Research Fellowship Award, Canada: 2002

21. Haggai Institute Leadership Award to USA: 1996

22. Outstanding Caribbean Educators Award, USA: 1995

23. Vitrix Ludorum SRH Community Council Award: 1994

24. Educators Long Service Award: 1993

25. National Award for Outstanding Practising Educator in Trinidad (Ministry of Edu./UNESCO): 1993

26. UWI graduate scholarship Award: 1992

27. Trinidad and Tobago National Marathon Award: 1992

28. National Flour Mills 8K Award: 1992

29. DREAM, Trinidad and Tobago Women on the Run 5K Classic: 1991

30. American Development Bank School Improvement Award: 1989

31. T & T Government Teacher Training Award: 1982

32. Teacher’s Athletic Award: 1979 – 1999

33. T & T Government Scholarship Award: 1972

34. Secondary School Cross Country Award: 1971

35. Advanced Level Mathematics (GCE) Award: 1971

36. Secondary School Athletic Award: 1968

37. Outstanding Student (secondary school) Award: 1968

38. Most Ordinary Level subjects (GCE) Award: 1968

39. Visual Arts Award: 1963

40. T & T 4H Club Award: 1961.