Patrick Wells Doctoral Candidate ([email protected]) Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Patrick Wells Doctoral Candidate ([email protected]) Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland Research and Education Achievements and Involvements of the past 12 Months - Awarded the Dr. Austin J. Harte Memorial Scholarship 2019 ($1000) -Awarded the Canadian College of Teachers Scholarship 2019 ($1000) - Winner of the National Science Teachers’ Association Vernier Award 2019 ($5500 US) - Trudeau Award application selected for National Review (2019) - Passed PhD comprehensive exam with distinction, 4.0 GPA (cumulative average 90%). - Awarded the NLTA Study Award 2018 ($2500). - Reviewer for CSSE 2018 & 2019 (14 reviews) and Alberta Science Education Journal (2 rev.) - Instructor for ED3273-061, K-6 Science in the Primary and Elementary Grades (Intersession, 2018, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University) - Member of the Committee on Graduate Studies (2019-20) - Dean’s Awards Committee student representative (2019) - Executive member of the Canadian Network for Ocean Education (member of the Ocean Literacy Committee and International Committee) - Member of the Research and Evaluation group for the National Marine Educators Association - Executive member of the Math Science Special Interest Council (NLTA) - Atlantic provinces representative of the National Biology Teachers’ Association Wells, P. R. & Negirjn, J. (2019). Examination of ocean water temperatures using student constructed arrays. Accepted by the Journal of Ocean Technology. Goodnough, K, Azam, S. & Wells, P. R. (2019). Adopting drone technology in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): An examination of elementary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Submitted to the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. Fitzpatrick, B., Badenhorst, C., Wells, P., Ogolo, C., & Halfyard, J. (2019). PhD students learn to think creatively and critically through a practical research project within a theoretical research course. Presented at AERA 2019 (Toronto). Wells, P. R., Ogolo, C, Boachie, A. O., Toll, H. C. M., & Halfyard, J. T. (2019). Transformative Learning in Doctoral Education Research Methods: A Case Study of the “Dear data” Project. Presented at Special Session of CSSE at AERA 2019 (Toronto). Wells, P. R. (2019) CaNOE ocean education lessons launched on World Oceans Day 2019. Concurrent session accepted for NMEA 2019, Durham, New Hampshire. Baek, J. East, J., Payne, D., Wells, P. R., & Philippoff, J. (2019). Help shape education research to include marine education and ocean literacy: You’re invited. Concurrent session accepted for NMEA 2019, Durham, New Hampshire. Wells, P. & Ricketts, J. (2019). “High school student and teacher learning during action research of inquiry-based ocean lessons. Paper accepted by CSSE 2019 (Vancouver). 1 Moghaddam, A. & Wells, P.R. (2019). Students’ use of cell phones in university classrooms. Paper accepted by CSSE 2019 (Vancouver). Wells, P., & Ricketts, J. (2018). Student-centered learning in science and the possibilities for inclusion. The Bulletin 62(2), 18-19. University Degrees • Master of Science (1993), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thesis: Respiratory Surfaces and Oxygen Uptake in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). • Bachelor of Education (1993), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Bachelor of Science with Honours (1990), Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Academic Awards • Dr. Austin J, Harte Memorial Scholarship 2019 ($1000) • Canadian College of Teachers Scholarship 2019 ($1000) • NLTA Study Award Scholarship 2018-2019 ($2500) • Dr. Kate Bride Memorial Scholarship 2018 ($750) • CSSE Travel Scholarship 2018 ($750) • Memorial University of Newfoundland Graduate Fellowship 2016-2020 ($48, 000) • Dalhousie Graduate Scholarship 1990-1992 ($21,000) • Olin Fellowship, Atlantic Salmon Federation 1990-1992 ($3000) • Dean's List - Saint Mary’s University (1990) and Dalhousie University (1993) • NSERC Undergraduate Summer Scholarship 1988 ($3500) • Saint Mary’s University Academic Achievement and Ashwood Scholarship 1989 ($600) Teaching Awards • Winner of the National Science Teachers’ Association Vernier Award (2019) • National Association of Biology Teachers – Outstanding Biology Teacher (2017) • NL Educators Innovation Award (2016) • SAMSUNG Solve for Tomorrow Award (2016) • NLTA Centennial Fund International Travel Award (2015) • Queen's University Teaching Fellowship (2000) • Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence (1998/99 – Certificate of Excellence) • Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence (1997/98 – Certificate of Achievement) • Roy C. Hill Award for Teaching Innovation (1998) • International Society for Technology and Education Online Learning Award (1996) 2 Research Work Experience • Research assistant and outreach facilitator for Ocean Literacy Outreach – Fogo Island, NL. Dr. K. Goodnough, Memorial University, April 2019 to present. • Research assistant for Inclusive Science Teacher Education. Dr. K. Goodnough, Memorial University, April 2017 to present. • Research assistant for Student Cell Phone Use in University Classrooms. Dr. A. Moghaddam, Memorial University, April 2018 to present. • Research assistant for OLP Teaching Fellows Project, Fall 2018, OLP. (Main Campus, Memorial University). • Research assistant for Science Teacher Stem Project (qualitative data analysis using MAXQDA). Dr. K. Goodnough, Memorial University, January 2017 to December 2017. • Research Assistant for Student Use of Tablets for Mathematics. Dr. A. Moghaddam, Memorial University, January 2017 to June 2017. • Research assistant, Dr. A. Pinder, (Physiology and Anatomy) Dalhousie University, April to August, 1993. • Research assistant, Dr. D. Cone, (Parasitology) Saint Mary's University, 1989 to 1993. • Animal Health Technician, Saint Mary's University, 1989. Assisted in the care of mammals, birds, and lower vertebrates used in psychology and biology research. • Research Assistant/Summer Scholarship (Parasitology), Saint Mary's University, May to September 1989. • Aquaculture technician, Trails End Fish Farm, Sunnybrook, N.S. 1987-88. • Aquaculture technician, Aquatec, Tilley's Cove, St. Margaret’s Bay, N.S. April to July1987. Teaching Experience • Science Distance Education Substitute Teacher, September 2018 to present. • K-6 STEM program “Steminar” instructor (Fall 2018, Memorial University) • Instructor for ED3273, K-6 Science in the Primary and Elementary Grades (Intersession, 2018 - Grenfell Campus, Memorial University). • Graduate Assistantship Winter 2017 ED6100, Research Methods in Education. (Main Campus, Memorial University). • Guest Lecturer – Intermediate/Senior Science Methods (Fall 2016, 2017), K-6 STEM Program (Fall 2018). • Graduate Assistantship Fall 2016 ED3273, K-6 Science in the Primary and Elementary Grades (Main Campus, Memorial University). • Science Department Head/Science Teacher: Holy Spirit High School (Sept. 2007 to present), Gonzaga High School (2004 to 2007) and Bishops College (1993 to 2004) • AP Psychology Teacher (Distance Education, Eastern School District 2009-2011) • Biology 3201 Teacher for Night School (1994, 95, 99, 2000--15). • Biology 3201 Teacher for Summer School (96-98). • Computer Module Instructor (Sept./1992 - Nov./1993), Dalhousie University. • First Year Biology and Embryology Lab Demonstrator (1991 & 92), Dalhousie University. • Lab Demonstrator for the Saint Mary's University Science Faculty: Zoology, Chemistry, Fish Biology, Embryology and Histology. 3 Peer Reviewed Publications/Presentations Wells, P. R. & Negirjn, J. (2019). Examination of ocean water temperatures using student constructed arrays. Accepted by the Journal of Ocean Technology. Goodnough, K, Azam, S. & Wells, P. R. (2019). Adopting drone technology in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): An examination of elementary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Submitted to the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. Fitzpatrick, B., Badenhorst, C., Wells, P., Ogolo, C., & Halfyard, J. (2019). PhD students learn to think creatively and critically through a practical research project within a theoretical research course. Presented at AERA 2019 (Toronto). Wells, P. R., Ogolo, C, Boachie, A. O., Toll, H. C. M., & Halfyard, J. T. (2019). Transformative Learning in Doctoral Education Research Methods: A Case Study of the “Dear data” Project. Presented at Special Session of CSSE at AERA 2019 (Toronto). Wells, P. R. & Ricketts, J. (2018). Student-centered learning in science and the possibilities for inclusion. The Bulletin 62(2), 18-19. Wells, P. R. (2018). Praxis of genetics teaching for support of student inquiry: A 10-year autoethnographic examination. Paper presented at the Congress of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, University of Regina, May 27-30. Goodnough, K, Azam, S. & Wells, P.R. (2018). Adopting drone technology in elementary science: Examining the development of teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Paper presented at the Congress of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, University of Regina, May 27-30. Wells, P. (2018). Introducing ocean literacy programs into K-12 Schools: Characteristics of successful programs. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Canadian Network for Ocean Education, St. John’s, NL, July 13-15. Wells, P. (2018). What is an inquiry-based ocean lesson and why do we need to know? Poster presented at the National Conference of the Canadian Network for Ocean Education, St. John’s, NL, July 13-15. Wells, P., Badenhorst,