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Awards and Scholarships
| 1994 |
Excellence in Teaching Award, Simon Fraser University |
| 1993 |
Publications Award, American Educational Research Association, Divison H–School Evaluation and Program Development |
| 1987-88 |
British Columbia Post Secondary Scholarship |
| 1986-88 |
H.R. MacMillan Family Doctoral Fellowship, University of British Columbia |
| 1986 |
Outstanding Professor Award, Education Undergraduate Society, University of Calgary |
| 1984 |
Outstanding Professor Award, Education Undergraduate Society, University of Calgary |
Publications
Articles in Refereed Journals
MacKinnon, A.M. (submitted). Post-secondary educational reform in South East Asia: A case for continuing education. Alberta Journal of Educational Research.
Enghag, M., Forsman, J., Moons, E., MacKinnon, A., & Linder, C. (accepted). Using a disciplinary discourse lens to explore interactions and communicative approaches used in a typical wave-physics course. The International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
Nguyen, H., Nilson, M., MacKinnon, A. (2010). Marketization of higher education in Vietnam in the era of neoliberal globalization. International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change Management, 10(1), 303–316.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1996). Learning to teach at the elbows: The Tao of teaching. Teaching and Teacher Education, 12(6), 653-664.
MacKinnon, A.M., Walshe, B., Cummings, M., & Velonis, U. (1995). An inventory of pedagogical considerations for interactive television. Journal of Distance Education, 10(1), 75-94.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1993). Examining practice to address policy problems in teacher education. Journal of Education Policy, 8(3), 257-270.
Grimmett, P.P., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1992). Craft knowledge and the education of teachers. In G. Grant (Ed.), Review of Research in Education 18 (pp. 385-456). Washington D.C.: The American Educational Research Association.
Roberts, D.A., MacKinnon, A.M., & McCarthy, M.E. (1992). Reasons for giving reasons: An expert-expert clinical analysis of science teaching for non-academic students. Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 5(3), 227-243.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989). Conceptualizing a hall of mirrors in science teaching practicum. Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 5(1), 41-59.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1987). Detecting reflection-in-action among preservice elementary science teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 3 (2), 135-145.
Edited Academic Books
Linder, C., Östman, L., Roberts, D., Wickman, P-O., Erickson, G., & MacKinnon, A. (Eds.) (2011). Exploring the landscape of scientific literacy. The Teaching and Learning in Science Series. Routledge: New York. (Reviewed)
Wideen, M., & Courtland, M.C. (1996). The struggle for curriculum: Education, the state, and the corporate sector. [Foreword by A.M. MacKinnon.] Burnaby: Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, Institute for Studies in Teacher Education, Simon Fraser University.
Snively, G., & MacKinnon, A.M. (Eds.) (1995). Thinking globally about mathematics and science education. Vancouver: University of British Columbia, Research and Development in Global Studies, Centre for the Study of Curriculum and Instruction.
Carletti, S., Girard, S., & Willing, K. (1993). Sign out science: Simple hands-on experiments using everyday materials. [Foreword by A.M. MacKinnon.] Markham, Ontario: Pembroke Publishers.
Chapters in Academic Books (Reviewed)
MacKinnon, A. (2011). The Vietnam Consortium Fellowship Program. In C. Linder, L. Östman, D. Roberts, P-O. Wickman, G. Erickson & A. MacKinnon (Eds.), Exploring the landscape of scientific literacy, (pp. 223–235). The Teaching and Learning in Science Series. Routledge: New York.
MacKinnon, A.M., Cummings, M., & Alexander, K. (1997). Storming through teacher education: Talk about Summerfest. In J. Loughran & T.L. Russell (Eds.), Purpose, passion and pedagogy in teacher education (pp. 210-225). London: The Falmer Press.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Scarff-Seatter, C. (1997). Constructivism: Contradictions and confusions in teacher education. In V. Richardson (Ed.), Constructivist teacher education: Building a world of new understandings (pp. 38-55). London: The Falmer Press.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1995). Thinking “globally” in the sciences and mathematics. In G. Snively & A.M. MacKinnon (Eds.), Thinking globally about mathematics and science education (pp. 1-10). Vancouver: University of British Columbia, Research and Development in Global Studies, Centre for the Study of Curriculum and Instruction.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1994). Examining practice to address policy problems in teacher education. In M.F. Wideen & I. Pye (Eds.) (1994). Collaborative research in teacher education: The SFU experience (pp. 1-26). Burnaby: Institute for Studies in Teacher Education, Simon Fraser University. [Reprinted]
MacKinnon, A.M., & Grunau, H. (1994). Teacher development through reflection, community, and discourse. In P.P. Grimmett & J. Neufeld (Eds.), The struggle for authenticity: Teacher development in a changing educational context (pp. 165-192). New York: Teachers College Press.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Williams, P. (1994). Exploring Law through forensic science. In W. Cassidy & R. Yates (Eds.), Let’s talk about Law: Teaching Law in the elementary school (pp. 1-50). Simon Fraser University.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1993). Detecting reflection-in-action among preservice elementary science teachers. In E. Whitelegg, J. Thomas, & S. Tresman (Eds.), Challenges and opportunities in science education (pp. 60). London: Paul Chapman Publishing Ltd. [Reprinted]
MacKinnon, A.M., & Erickson, G.L (1992). The roles of reflective practice and foundational disciplines in teacher education. In T.L Russell & H. Munby (Eds.), Teachers and teaching: From classroom to reflection (pp. 192-210). London: The Falmer Press.
Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1991). Seeing classrooms in new ways: On becoming a science teacher. In D. Schön (Ed.), The reflective turn: Case studies in professional practice (pp. 15-36). New York: Teachers College Press.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Lake, J. (1990). Peer observation, feedback and mentorship in elementary science teaching. In M.G.Wodlinger (Ed.), Collaborative action research in Canadian education (pp. 151-174). Nipissing, Ontario: The Faculty of Education, Nipissing University.
Grimmett, P.P., MacKinnon, A.M., Erickson, G.L, & Riecken, T.J. (1990). Reflective practice in teacher education. In R. Clift, W.R. Houston, & M. Pugach (Eds.), Encouraging refiective practice in education: An analysis of issues and programs (pp. 20-38). New York: Teachers College Press.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989). The notion of modeling in teacher education: A new twist to clinical supervision. In M.G. Wodlinger (Ed.), Current research in teacher education in Canada (pp. 110-145). Nipissing, Ontario: The Faculty of Education, Nipissing University, The Faculty of Education, Windsor University, and The Nipissing University Research Institute.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Erickson, G.L. (1988). Taking Schön’s ideas to a science teaching practicum. In P.P. Grimmett & G.L Erickson (Eds.), Reflection in teacher education (pp. 113-137). New York: Teachers College Press.
Grimmett, P.P., Riecken, T.J., Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1988). Summary of a review of research on reflection in teacher education. In H.C. Waxman, H.J. Freiberg, J.C. Vaughan & M. Weil (Eds.), Images of reflection in teacher education (pp. 9-11). Reston,VA: Association of Teacher Educators.
Published Conference Proceedings
MacKinnon, A.M. (2011). Equity in post-secondary education development in South East Asia: A case for continuing education. Keynote Address. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Educational Reform (pp. 30–37). Sponsored by Mahasarakham University, The National University of Lao PDR, and Luang Prabang Teacher Training College. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Thepphasoulithone, P., & MacKinnon, A.M. (2011). Educational reform in Lao PDR: A case study. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Educational Reform (p. 24). Sponsored by Mahasarakham University, The National University of Lao PDR, and Luang Prabang Teacher Training College. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1987). Toward a conceptualization of a reflective practicum in science teaching. In J.D. Novak (Ed.), Proceedings of the second international seminar on misconceptions and educational strategies in science and mathematics (Vol II, pp. 301-315). Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press.
Encyclopedia Entries
MacKinnon, A.M. (1990). Reflection-in-action. In T. Husen & T.N. Postlethwaite (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education supplementary volume 2: Research and studies (pp. 514-515). Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Textbooks
MacKinnon, A.M. (2006). (Consulting Editor) BC Science 7. McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2005). (Consulting Editor) BC Science 6. McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
Roberts, D.A., MacKinnon, A.M., Williamson, W., Flora, A.A., &McDevitt, J.B. (1985). Interdependence of living things. [Science and Society Series Teacher's Manual for Grade Seven Science.] Toronto: OISE Press.
Roberts, D.A., Mundangepfupfu, M.R., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1984). Classification of living things. [Science and Society Series Teacher's Manual for Grade Seven Science.] Toronto: OISE Press.
Technical Reports
Northey, D., & MacKinnon, A. (2010). Adult education for economic development: Participatory action research report. An addendum to the final report. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Project Number: S62643. University Partnerships in Cooperation and Development (UPCD) Tier 1.
MacKinnon, A. (1995). Final Report of the Working Group on Services to Students. President’s Committee on University Planning, Simon Fraser University.
Wideen, M., MacKinnon, A.M., O’Shea, T., Wild, R., Shapson, S., Day, E., Pye, I., Moon, B., Cusack, S., Chin, P., & Pye, K. (1992). British Columbia assessment of science 1991 technical report IV: Context for science component. Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights, Province of British Columbia. [American Educational Research Association Publications Award, 1993—Division H: School Evaluation and Program Development]
Wideen, M., O’Shea, T., MacKinnon, A.M., Wild, R., Pye, I., Day, E., & Moon, B. (1991). The context for science component. In D. Bateson, G. Erickson, J. Gaskell, & M. Wideen (Eds.), British Columbia’s assessment of science, Provincial report. Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights, Province of British Columbia. [American Educational Research Association Publications Award, 1993—Division H: School Evaluation and Program Development]
Articles in Professional Journals
MacKinnon, A.M. (1995). The curriculum clock: Too much “tic”—too little “talk.” Catalyst: Journal of the British Columbia Science Teachers’ Association of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, 38(6), 22-26.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1995). Finding the middle ground in science teaching: An interview with Allan MacKinnon. Educators at Work, (4), 5-6. Burnaby, B.C.: Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University.
Book Reviews
Hodson, D. (1995). Teaching and learning in practical contexts. New York: Teachers College Press.
Weeks, R. (1995). Science is happening here: Science and technology for elementary school children. Toronto: Allyn & Bacon.
Tom, Alan. (1994). Redesigning teacher education. New York: State University of New York Press.
Wassermann, S., & Ivany, J.W.G. (1994). Teaching elementary science: Who’s afraid of spiders? New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Reviewed for re-issue with Teachers College Press.
Clandinin, D.J., Davies, A., Hogan, P., & Kennard, B. (1991). Learning to teach, teaching to learn: Stories of collaboration in teacher education. Teachers College Press.
Stief, V., & Williams, P. (1991). Innovations in science. (Textbook series for elementary science) Toronto: HBJ-Holt Canada.
Mitchell, S. (1990). Innovation and reform: Conflicts within educational change. This book review appeared in McGill Journal of Education, 26(3), 360.
Clift, R.T., et al. Cases in collaborative leadership. (1990). Teachers College Press.
Loucks-Horsley, S., et al. (1990). Developing and supporting teachers for science education in the middle years. Andover MA: The National Center for Improving Science Education (The NETWORK & BSCS).
Article Reviews
Alberta Educational Research Journal
American Educational Research Journal
Canadian Journal of Education
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education International Journal of Science Education
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Journal of Curriculum and Supervision Teaching and Teacher Education
The Learning Journal
Funded Research and Development
| 2004–10 |
Academic Coordinator: Adult Education for Economic Development in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos PDR
In collaboration with Continuing Studies, SFU
Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency
$3,000,000 |
| 2008–10 |
Co-investigator: Learning in depth
SFU/SSHRC Institutional Grants Committee (#39528)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kieran Egan (SFU)
$9,846 |
| 1993–99 |
Project Coordinator: SFU—Vietnam Consortium Fellowship Program
Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency
$1,300,000 |
| 1997–98 |
Principal Investigator: “Writing to learn: An analysis of children’s learning and teacher development in science education.”
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanitities Research Council of Canada, Small Grant
$4,999 |
| 1994-97 |
Principal Investigator: “A description and analysis of techniques involving an interactive video lab school for science teacher education.”
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Grant No. 410-94-0986
$175,000 |
| 1993–96 |
Co-investigator: “Analysis of an ‘Engineering for Children’ program in elementary service.”
Principal Investigator: Dr. W.M. Roth (SFU)
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Northern Telecom
$56,000 |
| 1991–94 |
Principal Investigator: “Investigating the ‘continuum’ of teacher development in science teaching.”
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Grant No. 410-91-0579
$78,000 |
| 1990–91 |
Co-investigator: “The context of science teaching in B.C.: A companion study to the 1991 B.C. Science Assessment.”
Principal Investigator: Dr. M. Wideen
Funded by the Ministry of Education, Assessment Branch
$140,000 |
| 1989–91 |
Co-investigator: “On becoming a science teacher: An analysis of factors which enhance reflective practice.”
Principal Investigator: Dr. G. Erickson (UBC)
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Grant No. 410-90-1378
$184,373 |
Conference Presentations
Papers presented at Academic Conferences
MacKinnon, A.M. (2011, July). Conceptualizing and developing continuing education in South East Asia. Paper presented at the Transitions, Innovations and Opportunities in Education Conference, Simon Fraser University. Surrey, BC.
Thepphasoulithone, P., & MacKinnon, A. (2011, March). Educational reform in Lao PDR: A case study. Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Educational Reform. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Nilson, M., Nguyen, H., & MacKinnon, A. (2010, July). Marketization of higher education in Vietnam in the era of neoliberal globalization. Paper presented at the International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations. Montreal.
MacKinnon, A.M., Mitchell, B., Heng, I., Tharith, S., Chanthamaly, P., Kolakul, C., & Bovornkitti, C. (2009, May). Continuing education in South East Asia: A model for development. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education. Vancouver.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2007, May). Tribute to Doug Roberts and Gaalen Erickson. The Linné Symposium on Scientific Literacy. Uppsala, Sweden.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2006, April). Exploring the landscape and topography of Field Programs. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Canadian Society for the Study of Education. London, Ontario.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2005, July). Global positioning in higher education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Imaginative Education. Vancouver.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2002, June). A journey of ideas about teacher education. Paper presented at the Preconference of the Canadian Association of Curriculum Studies and the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Toronto, Ontario.
MacKinnon, A.M., Scarff-Seatter, C., McVittie, J., & Cummings, M. (1997, June). The role of writing in learning science. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, St. John’s, Newfoundland.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Scarff-Seatter, C. (1997, April). Constructivism: Contradictions and confusions in teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
Wideen, M., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1995, June ). Using qualitative data as a context for quantitative findings: A methodological study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Montreal.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Cummings, M. (1995, June). Professional on-site development in science education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Montreal.
MacKinnon, A.M., Walshe, B., Cummings, M., & Velonis, U. (1995, April). Beam me up Scotty: An inventory of pedagogy for interactive television. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1994, April). Summerfest: Teacher education at the elbows. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
MacKinnon, A.M., Moon, B.J., Wideen, M.F., Roberts, D.A., & Chin, P (1993, April). A study of the patterns of science teaching in British Columbia: A basis for reform. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Scarr, M. (1992, April). The “Cariboo Connection.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
Thiessen, D., MacKinnon, A.M., & Cole, A. (1992, February). Beginning teacher research: A Canadian perspective. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Orlando.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1991, June). Supporting a collaborative culture in science education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Kingston.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Grunau, H. (1991, April). Teacher development through reflection, community, and discourse. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
Grunau, H., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1991, February). Development through reflection: A function of community. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Teacher Development: The Key to Educational Change, sponsored by the Institute for Studies in Teacher Education (SFU) and the Centre for Studies in Teacher Education (UBC), Vancouver, B.C.
Grunau, H.H., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1990, May). Sharing joy: Learning with others in a reflective program. Paper presented at the Conference on Teacher Development, Joint Centre for Teacher Development, University of Toronto/OISE, Stoney Lake, Ontario.
Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1990, April). Seeing classrooms in new ways: On becoming a science teacher. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, June). Reflective practice and practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Quebec City. MacKinnon, A.M., & Lake, J. (1989, June). Peer observation, feedback and mentorship in elementary science teaching. Paper presented at the Third Invitational Pre-Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Quebec City.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, March). Conceptualizing a hall of mirrors in science teaching practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, March). Reflection in a science teaching practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
MacKinnon, A.M., Kuhn, B.L., & Gurney, B. (1988, December). The modelling process in a reflective practicum. Paper presented at the Conference on School-Based Research and Constructivist Science Teaching, sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1988, June). Conceptualizing a science teaching practicum: The “hall of mirrors.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Windsor, Ontario.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1988, May). The notion of modelling in teacher education: A new twist to clinical supervision. Paper presented at the Second Invitational Pre-Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Windsor, Ontario.
Grimmett, P.P., Riecken, T.J., Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1987, October). Summary of a review of research on reflection in teacher education. Paper presented at the Conference on Reflective Inquiry, sponsored by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, Houston, Texas.
Roberts, D A., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1987, May). Reasons for giving reasons: An expert-expert clinical analysis of science teaching for non-academic students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Hamilton, Ontario.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1986, April). Detecting reflection-in-action among preservice elementary science teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
Panel, Plenary and Keynote Presentations at Academic Conferences
MacKinnon, A.M. (2011, March). Equity in post-secondary education development in South East Asia: A case for continuing education. Keynote address to the Fourth International Conference on Educational Reform. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Diverse Perspectives on Internationalization. (2010, September). CRIE Symposium 2010. Centre for Research in International Education, Simon Fraser University. Plenary Panel Session.
Changing the face of South East Asia: CIDA public engagement symposium. (2009, November). Public address, Burnaby, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1999, August). The Vietnam Consortium Fellowship Program. Keynote address to the Conference on the Completion of the Fellowship Program on Education between Canada and Vietnamese Universities. Nhatrang, Vietnam, August 9–12.
A contemporary research agenda for science teacher education. (1995, April). Plenary session of the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco. [with Vince Lunetta (Penn State), Tom Dana (Penn State), Deborah Tippins (Georgia), Leonie Rennie (Curtin) and Mary Atwater (Georgia)]
Research issues in science teacher education. (1993, April). Plenary session of the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta. [with Jeff Northfield (Monash) and Ken Tobin (Florida State)]
Approaches to research in science education. (1993, April). Discussant for two paper sessions at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta.
Making meaning of science instructional practice by preservice teachers and their professors. (1992, June). Discussant for a symposium at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Charlottetown.
Modes of interaction in the science classroom, Patrick Allen, OISE. (1992, June). Discussant for a paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Charlottetown.
A study of the context surrounding a science assessment in British Columbia. (1992, June). Participant in a symposium at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Charlottetown.
Learning from experience: The first two years of teaching. (1992, June). Discussant for a symposium at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Charlottetown.
Reflective practice and craft knowledge in teacher education. (1992, April). Critic for a multiple paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
Children’s thinking in science. (1991, June). Discussant for a multiple paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Kingston, Ontario.
Presentations at Professional Conferences and Meetings
Trends and Issues in Post-Secondary Education. (2011, October). Invited Address to the Division of International Development. Douglas College, New Westminster, BC.
Learning in depth. (2010, February). Presentation to Langley School District Professional Development Day.
Inquiry-based science. (2009, August). Presentation to Science Faculty, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Forensic science: Teaching at the elbows. (2001, February). Presentation to the Western Canadian Association of Student Teachers, Calgary, Alberta.
The mission module: Web-based support for teacher education students. (2001, February). Presentation to the Western Canadian Association of Student Teachers, Calgary, Alberta.
An inventory of pedagogical considerations for interactive television. (1996, November). Presentation to the Faculty of Education, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa.
International development in science education. (1996, November). Presentation to the Faculty of Education, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Learning to teach at the elbows: The Tao of teaching. (1996, November). Presentation to the Physics Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.
Current trends in research in science education. (1996, November). Presentation to the Physics Department, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Toothpicks and water heaps for primary teachers. (1996, February). Presentation to the Burnaby School District, Burnaby.
Graduate student forum: “Let’s Talk Science.” (1995, September). Presentation for the Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser University.
Teacher forum: “Science Alive.” (1995, July). Presentation for Faculty of Applied Sciences, Simon Fraser University.
Learning to teach at the elbows: The “Tao” of teaching. (1995, May). Graduate Student Symposium, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University.
Where is the science in my child’s education? (1995, April). Presentation to the Coquitlam Gifted Children’s Association, Coquitlam.
Where is the science in my child’s education? (1995, February). Presentation to Confederation Park School, Bunaby.
Pendulums for swinging intermediate teachers. (1994, October). Presentation to the British Columbia Science Teachers Association, “Catalyst” annual meeting, Burnaby.
Preservice teacher education. ( 1994, May). Presentation to the Elementary Science Leadership Forum, British Columbia Science Teachers Association, University of British Columbia.
Who killed Roger Rabbit? (1993, October). Broadband video conference for Science and Technology Week 1993. BCTel Advanced Communications/MPR Teltech Ltd., Vancouver.
Capturing the community. (1993, October). Presentation to the North Vancouver Elementary Administrator’s Association Conference, Victoria.
Forensics in a dish: A report on a two-way imeractive video link. (1992, November). Presentation to the Science Teachers Association of Ontario, Toronto.
The “Inquiry Module”: Toward principles of design for teacher education. (1992, November). Faculty of Education, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Collaboration with university partners in teacher education. (1992, November). Presentation to the British Columbia College of Teachers, Forum IV, Vancouver.
Investigating the “continuum” of teacher development in science education. (1992, March). Graduate Student Symposium, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University.
Constructivism. (1992, March). Presentation to PDP Project: “The Delta Conversation Series,” Delta.
Craft knowledge and the education of teachers. (1991, December). Presentation to the Institute for Studies in Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University (with Peter Grimmett).
Forensics in a dish. (1991, November). Presentation to the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Vancouver.
Toothpicks, heaps: The nature of inquiry. (1990, November). Celebrating Science–The 100 th Anniversary conference of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario, Toronto.
Galileo, the nature of science, and Grade Seven. (1990, November). Celebrating Science—The 100th Anniversary conference of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario, Toronto.
Teacher development through community, discourse, reflection. (1990, July). Visiting Scholar Summer Seminars, Joint Centre for Teacher Development, OISE/EIfF.
Talk in elementary science. (1990, April). Talk Conference, Peel Board of Education, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Why peer coaching: How can it improve children’s learning? (1990, February). Peer coaching in Ontario: Current practice and future possibilities, The Learning Consortium, OISE/FEUT, Toronto.
Ages 9—12 workshops in science. (1989, March). Toronto Board of Education, Toronto.
Science education research. (1989, March). 1989 Spring Lecture to the Southwestem Ontario Junior Consultants Association and the Science Coordinators and Consultants Association of Ontario, London, Ontario.
Toothpicks, heaps, and thinking in elementary science. (1987, October). Science Spectrum, B.C. Science Teachers Association, Vancouver, B.C.
Service (partial list of activity since 1994)
University:
Chair
Senate Excellence in Teaching Award Committee (2004-2008)
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (1998-2003)
Working Group on Services to Students, President’s Committee on University Planning (1994-1995)
Committee Member
Continuing Studies Endowment Committee (2007-Present)
Surrey Campus Coordinating Committee (2003-2007)
University Curriculum Implementation Committee (2002-2003)
Senate Committee on Academic Programs (1998-2000)
Excellence in Teaching Award Committee (1997-1999)
Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee (1997-2002)
Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (1996-1999)
Science Alive Board of Directors (2001-present)
Academic Advisor
Academic Resource Office (1991-1994)
Faculty:
Director
Field Programs, Faculty of Education (2003-2007)
Chair
Goals & Objectives Subcommittee (1994-1995)
Coordinator
Cariboo Video Link Project (1992-1996)
Committee Member
Field Programs (1994-2001)
Professional Programs Committee (1991-1995, 1999-2000)
Appointments Committee
(1993-1994)
B.Ed. Committee (1991-1994)
Faculty Tenure Committee (1990-1991, 1996-1998, 2001-2002)
External:
Past President
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (1997-1999)
President
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (1995-1997)
Vice President
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (1993-1995)
Program Chair
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (1991-1993)
Volunteer
Scientists and Innovators in the Schools, Science World B.C. (1994-1998)
Program Proposal Assessor
Strand 6—Cultural, Social, and Gender Issues, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (1995-1996)
Division K, Section 1b—Teaching, Teacher Knowledge, and Teacher Learning in Science and Mathematics, American Educational Research Association (1995-1996)
Committee Member
Editorial Board, Alberta Journal of Educational Research (2006-present)
Acceptable Degrees Committee, British Columbia College of Teachers (1993-1995)
Science Curriculum Committee, Ministry of Education, B.C. (1994)
In-House Editorial Committee, Canadian Journal of Education (1992-1995)
Executive Committee, B.C. Science Teachers Association (1992-1993)
Focus Group of Advisory Committee Education Services Department, Science World, B.C. (1991-1998)
Program Evaluation Advisory Committee Ministry of Education, B.C. (1991-1994)
Educational Programs Committee, Association for the Promotion and Advancement of Science Education (1991-1993)
Graduate Students’ Supervision
Doctoral Theses Supervised (17):
| Quirien Mulder ten Kate (Ph.D., 2011) |
Direct experience in nature |
| Laura Buker (Ph.D., 2011) |
Walking backwards into the future with our stories: The Sto:lo is a river of knowledge, Haq’eméylem is a river of stories |
| Phonesavanh Thepphasoulithone (Ph.D., 2009) |
Reforming teacher education in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| Nancy Johnston (Ph.D., 2007) |
Conceptions of curriculum in Co-operative Education: A framework for analysis of the Co-op Preparatory Curriculum |
| Arunjit Gill (Ph.D., 2006) |
In search of intuitive knowledge: A comparison of Eastern and Western epistemology |
| Dhammika Mirisse (Ph.D., 2004) |
Education for mindfulness: From the diary of a monk |
| Wanda Pierson (Ph.D., 2003) |
Reflections on the process of learning the work of nurses during practice experiences |
| Hwai Hsuan (Eric) Wu (Ph.D., 2003) |
The art of I am: A performative approach towards Art Education |
| Gerda Wever-Rabehl (Ph.D., 2001) |
Lived experiment: Leaping beyond ethics of care into depth of different Others |
| Pakkeer Pakkeer-Jaufar (Ed.D., 2001) |
Organizational health and the achievement level of students in science at the secondary level schools in Sri Lanka |
| Michelle McGinn (Ph.D., 2000) |
Researching Problem Solving in Software Design, Mathematics, and Statistical Consulting: From Qualitative Case Studies to Grounded Theory |
| Glenn Brown (Ph.D., 1999) |
Habitat Workshops: Knowledge, Care and Practice |
| Janet McVittie (Ph.D., 1999) |
Literacy, Science, and Science Education |
| Carol Scarff-Seatter (Ph.D., 1998) |
An Analysis of the Concept of Teaching in Elementary School Science Education |
| Barbara Graham (Ph.D., 1998) |
Changing Cultures, Changing Teachers: A Case Study of Mandated Structural and Cultural Change |
| David Coulter (Ph.D., 1994) |
Dialogism and Teacher Research |
| Judith McPhie (Ph.D., 1992) |
Between the “No Longer” —and the “Not Yet”: A Description and Analysis of a Collaborative Effort in Teacher Education |
Masters Theses Supervised (35):
| Hien Nguyen (M.A., 2009) |
Marketization of higher education in Vietnam in the era of neo-liberal globalization: Policy and practice |
| Marco Espinoza (M.A., 2004) |
HOW TO become an educational leader in five easy steps: An inquiry into the phenomenon of decision making |
| Sean Nosek (M.A., 2003) |
Hearing the music |
| Bridget Walshe (M.A., 1999) |
Driftwood: making sense of a life informed by nature |
| Ta Thi Han Hoan (M.Sc., 1999) |
Self-Regulated Learning in a Vietnamese Context |
| Nguyen Thanh Thuy (M.Sc., 1999) |
The Use of Donald Schön’s Conceptualization of Reflection-in-Action in Vietnamese Teacher Education |
| Le Thi So-Nhu (M.Sc., 1999) |
A Case Study of Cooperative Learning in Inorganic Chemistry Tutorials at the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City |
| Huynh Huu Tri (M.Sc., 1999) |
Factors Affecting Choice of Major in Science in the University of Natural Sciences in Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam |
| Lam Quang Vinh (M.Sc., 1999) |
Applying Problem-Solving Approaches in a General Physics Laboratory in the College of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Trevor Connor (M.A., 1999) |
Students’ Experiences in a Self-Directed Setting: Dialogical Relationships |
| Doreen Dewell (M.Sc., 1998) |
Investigating the Usefulness of Evolutionary Theory for Understanding Biology and Attaining Bioliteracy |
| Michael Cummings (M.A., 1998) |
Learning in Elementary Science: “Hunkering” by the Light of Children |
| Awneet Sivia (M.Sc., 1998) |
Exploring Learning Conversations: Empowering Practices in Education |
| Vo Thi Thanh Phuong (M.Sc., 1998) |
An Investigation of the Use of Concept Mapping in Teaching and Learning Cellular Respiration in a Vietnamese University |
| Duong Quang Minh (M.Sc., 1998) |
Teachers’ and Students’ Ideas About the Use of Multiple Choice Tests in Physics: A Study in a Vietnamese University |
| Luu Thu Nghi (M.Sc., 1998) |
A Case Study of an Innovation in Chemistry Teaching at the College of General Studies, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City |
| Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy (M.Sc., 1998) |
Students’ Approaches to Learning Physics in a Vietnamese University: An Investigation of Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions |
| Norm Ellis (M.A., 1997) |
Toward a Common Agenda: A Case Study of Teacher and Student Roles in an Innovative Secondary School |
| Lori d’Agincourt (M.A., 1997) |
Re-presenting Science: A Study of Elementary Teachers’ Experiences and Understandings of Science |
| Nguyen Quoc Chinh (M.Sc., 1997) |
The Teaching Process in a Vietnamese University: An Investigation of Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions |
| Phan Thanh Chumg (M.Sc., 1997) |
Effects of Chemical Demonstrations in Teaching Analytical Chemistry |
| Huu Ho Hau (M.Sc., 1997) |
A Teaching Innovation to Promote Authentic Science in a Physics Teaching Laboratory in a Vietnamese University |
| Phan Thi Nhi (M.Sc., 1997) |
A Study of Chemistry Teaching with Environmental Issues at Nhatrang University of Fisheries |
| Tran Thi Thien Huong (M.Sc., 1997) |
A Combination of Physics Lectures and Demonstrations Using the Learning Cycle in Physics Teaching at the College of General Studies National University of Ho Chi Minh City |
| Nancy Davidge-Johnston (M.Sc., 1996) |
The Nature of Learning in Cooperative Education in the Applied Sciences |
| Le Van Hao (M.Sc., 1996) |
An Integration of History and Demonstrations of Physics into the Introductory Physics Course |
| Nguyen Bich Lien (M.Sc., 1996) |
The Social Context of Genetics Education in Vietnam: A Case Study at Dalat University |
| Doan Thi My (M.Sc., 1996) |
Using “Case Study” and “Cooperative Learning” Teaching Approaches in a Second-Year Physiology Course at Dalat University |
| Nguyen Huu Tan (M.Sc., 1996) |
A Case Study of a Computer-Based Laboratory Course in Calculus at Dalat University |
| Vo Thi Hong Tinh (M.Sc., 1996) |
An Environmental Approach to the General Chemistry Curriculum for Basic Science Students in Ho Chi Minh City University |
| Quirien Mulder ten Kate (M.Sc., 1996) |
A Case Study of “Reflective Moments” in Conversations: Making Sense of Environmental Education |
| Philip Balcaen (M.A., 1996) |
Introducing Thomas Haney Centre: “To Seek Challenge and to Experience Success” |
| Peter Hopkinson (M.Sc., 1993) |
Science in the Most Curious Places: An Analysis of an In-service Science Education Program for Elementary School Teachers |
| Trevor Owen (M.A., 1993) |
High Teach: Learning from the Experiences of Wired Writers |
| Peter Herd (M.A., 1993) |
Adult Students’ Perceptions of Their Own Learning Processes |
Masters Projects Supervised (16):
| Julia Leong (M.Ed., 2011) |
Points of departure; points of viewing: Narrative inquiry through a digital lens |
| Sue Baker-Hamm (M.Ed., 2001) |
Teaching and learning in an information technology environment: Computers and literacy in an early primary classroom |
| Will Moore (M.Ed., 2000) |
What is a Biome? |
| Karen Chong (M.Ed., 1999) |
“Can We Play?”: Exploring the Validity of Play in the Primary Classroom |
| Jane McRae (M.Ed., 1998) |
Building Community Attachment Through Mapping: An Adult ESL Curriculum Model |
| Harjeet Manhas (M.Ed., 1998) |
Presenting an Alternative Perspective in Science Education |
| Virginia Marsolais (M.Ed., 1997) |
An Analysis of Hands-on Science Units Taught to a Grade Five-Six Class |
| Ken Murray (M.Ed., 1997) |
Telling a Story of Science: A Metaphor for the Work of Physics Teachers |
| Dori Kaplun (M.Ed., 1996) |
The Use of Videotape Evaluations in Medical Radiography at BCIT |
| Lynne Davies (M.Ed., 1995) |
The Cariboo Connection: Interactive Strategies for Curriculum Application Using Telecommunication Technologies |
| Karen Bunting (M.Ed., 1995) |
Making Meaning by Connecting Through Story |
| Isobel Harry (M.Ed., 1995) |
Closed Circuit Television: Are Post-Delivery Obstetrical Patients and Nursing Staff Satisfied with this Educational Medium? |
| Ken Hignell (M.Ed., 1995) |
Computer Mediated Communication: Constructivism in the Nineties. A Case Study of Students as Global Scientists |
| Tammy Wirick (M.Ed., 1993) |
Using Visual Images in a “Reflective Practicum” |
| Margaret Scarr (M.Ed., 1993) |
An Analysis of Reflection through Interactive Video |
| Nanci Ferrell (M.Ed., 1993) |
A Case Study of Reflective Practice |
Committee Member on Theses and Projects (11 Doctoral, 27 Masters):
| Michael Bowdridge (Ph.D., 2010) |
Outdoor adventure education in schools: Curriculum or pedagogy? |
| Roland Schultz (Ph.D., 2010) |
On the path to a philosophy of science education |
| Rosemary Henriksen (Ed.D., 2010) |
An exploration of peer-administered academic departments: Towards an inter-subjectively mindful leadership program |
| Stephen Nikleva (M.A., 2009) |
Lived experiences in sound |
| Irene Percival (Ph.D., 2004) |
The use of cultural perspectives in the elementary classroom |
| Heather Mohen van Heerden (Ph.D., 2003) |
A circle of loving and creating: Journeying toward wholeness in the arts therapies with children who grieve |
| Katherine Alexander (Ph.D., 2001) |
A genre analysis of the Wandering Books |
| Barbara Moon (Ph.D., 1999) |
Craft Theory in Research on Teacher Education |
| Susan Kurbis (M.Ed., 1999) |
The Green, the Bold, and the Unruly: The Environmental Youth Alliance and its Educational Programs |
| Tom Ashley (M.A., 1999) |
Globalization and Education: A Critical View of Post-Secondary Education for the Millennium |
| Judith Cowan (M.A., 1999) |
The Breast-Feeding Experiences and Decision-Making Influences of South Asian Women in Vancouver, Canada |
| Sylvia Watt (M.A., 1998) |
An Examination of Contextual Supervision in a Preschool Practicum Setting |
| Susan Masson (M.A., 1998) |
Action Research Inquiries in Elementary Mathematics |
| Kimiko Bechta (M.A., 1998) |
Mother Earth, Brother Bear: Discerning Metaphors to Live By in Environmental Education |
| Bill Hammond (Ph.D., 1998) |
The Earth as a Problem: A Curriculum Inquiry into the Nature of Environmental Education |
| David Beckstead (Ph.D., 1998) |
Composers in Electronic Residence: Music, Technology and Textual Presence |
| Gordon Detta (M.Ed., 1998) |
The Resource Management Program at Rutland Senior Secondary School: Is it Outcome-Based Education? |
| Katherine Rogers (M.A., 1997) |
Curriculum and Culture: Reflecting on Resistance in an ESL Classroom |
| Filippelli, Marie (M.Ed., 97-2) |
The Need for Information Assimilation in a Competency-Based Clinical Program |
| Maureen Williams (M.Ed., 1997) |
In the Moment: Science, Society (and the Soul) |
| Brenda Williams (M.Ed., 1997) |
Male Nurses’ Perceptions of their Nursing Preparation and Early Nursing Practice |
| Laurie Scholefield (M.A., 1996) |
Ritual as Purposeful Pedagogy |
| Anne Lawson (M.A., 1996) |
An Exploration of the Relationship Between Children’s Spirituality and the Curriculum |
| Gillian Smith (M.A., 1996) |
Students’ Autobiographical Memories of One-to-One Instructional Conversations: A Qualitative Analysis of the Social Psychological Learning Process |
| Maricela Corzo-Pena (M.A., 1996) |
Textbook Difficulty and Syntactic Complexity: An analysis of Grades Three and Four Science Textbooks |
| Tom Yu (M.Ed., 1996) |
A Study of the Need for Sex Education in China |
| Chris Sorensen (B.A.S., 1996) |
Explore Engineering! |
| Hannah McDonald (M.Ed., 1996) |
Reflection in the Nursing Practicum |
| Beth Mehrassa (M.Sc., 1995) |
Toward an Internal View of Mathematics: A Story of Dynamic Growth in a Secondary School |
| Barbara Martin (M.A., 1995) |
“It still bugs me but I don’t really care” and other attitudes about school expressed by grade six students |
| Cynthia Lewis (Ph.D., 1995) |
“A Little Off Balance”: Exploring Teachers’ Experiences with a New Curriculum in French as a Second Language through Teacher Inquiry |
| Steven Rodgers (M.A., 1993) |
School District Support for Elementary School Improvement: Policies, Practices, Perceptions |
| Alinda Patsch (M.Ed., 1993) |
Encouraging Student Thinking through the Content of Field Botany |
| Hugh Blackman (M.Ed., 1993) |
Students’ Perceptions of Reflective Experience: A Case Study of Six Students |
| Laura Bickerton (M.Sc., 1993) |
Case Method Teaching in Senior Biology: A Synthesis of Curriculum Content and Goals with Year 2000 Goals |
| Alan McLeod (M.Ed., 1992) |
Computer-Mediated Communication in Elementary Science Education: Does it Facilitate Active Learning as Defined by Green and Reid (1989)? |
| Chris McMahen (M.Ed., 1992) |
The Design and Implementation of the CMC Project “Salmonids Online” |
| Timothy Seifert (Ph.D., 1991) |
Elaborative Interrogation and Cognitive Structure |
Completed:
106 Ph.D., Ed.D., M.A., M.Sc. Theses/M.Ed. Projects
100+ M.Ed. (comprehensive exams)
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