Professor Betty MCDONALD CURRICULUM VITAE Weblinks: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/betty+mcdonald+assessment?_requested=600541 https://www.morebooks.de/gb/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=betty+mcdonald+assessment http://www.fishpond.com/c/Books/q/Betty+McDonald?rid=350113003 http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?browse=0&keyword=Betty+McDonald&mtype=B&hs.x=9&hs.y=16&hs=Submit http://bettymcdonald.cgpublisher.com/ http://www.voced.edu.au/search/site/text%3A%28betty%20mcdonald%29 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Professor_Dr_Betty_Mcdonald https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-dr-betty-mcdonald-ph-d-5073354a https://www.omniscriptum.com/en/reading-matter/interviews/interview-with-professor-betty-mc-donald/ 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Address: 17 Portugal Crescent, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago Telephone: 1 (868) 620-7172 (Home Mobile), 1 (868) 316-8951 (Work Mobile) Email: [email protected], [email protected] Career Objective: To make a significant contribution to the field of education by researching and developing innovative techniques across global institutions to improve teaching and learning. 2. EDUCATION* University of The West Indies (UWI) Ph.D. (Psychometrics and Statistics); MPhil. (Education); MEd. (Measurement and Evaluation); Postgraduate Dip. Ed. (Distinction in Theory & Practice, Mathematics Pedagogy); Certificate (Teaching of Reading); BSc. (Hons., Major in Mathematics and Physics; Minor in Chemistry). *Certified by WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES, 2008 (www.wes.org) 3. SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE • 2009–Present: Manager, Professional Development Unit (PDU), The Learning Centre (TLC), University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO • 2006 to 2008: Head, Centre for Assessment and Learning, UTT, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO cont’d Page 1 of 32 Professor Betty MCDONALD • 2007: Visiting Professor, University of Witwatersrand , Johannesburg; University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA; University of Zambia & Chikankata Mission Centre, ZAMBIA • 2005: Visiting Professor, Uni. of Manchester, University of London, City Uni. UK • 2004- 2006: Lecturer, University College of The Bahamas, BAHAMAS • 2003-2004: Educator, Ministry of Education, TRINIDAD • 2002-2003: Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, Professional Affiliation at Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, NJ; Harvard University, Boston, MA;United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Washington DC, USA • 2002: Visiting Scholar, University of Technology, Sydney, AUSTRALIA • 2001: Visiting Scholar, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto, CANADA • 1999-2002: Assistant Registrar, Measurement and Evaluation Division, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), BARBADOS • 1991-1999: Chief Invigilator, Mathematics script marker, University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, TRINIDAD; Director, The Educational Institute, TRINIDAD; Visiting Lecturer, Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry, TRINIDAD • 1997-1998: Educational Consultant, Educare Limited, TRINIDAD • 1995-1996: Measurement and Evaluation Officer, Planning Division, Ministry of Education, TRINIDAD • 1987-1999: Examiner, Asst. Examiner, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), BARBADOS • 1985-1986: Exchange Educator, Inner London Education Authority (ILEA), UK • 1977-1979: Research/Teaching Assistant, University of The West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, TRINIDAD • 1976-1977: Lecturer, University of Technology, JAMAICA Laboratory Assistant, University of The West Indies (UWI), JAMAICA • 1971-1995, Educator, Ministry of Education, TRINIDAD. 4. SELECTED TRAINING • 2009- Present: Visiting Professor: Jacobs University, GERMANY; University of Iceland; Vidyasagar University, INDIA; UTas, TASMANIA; Victoria University, University of South Africa, University of Alaska Anchorage, USA Global Leadership; Learning, Research Conference; Doctoral Supervision, IRB approved Coinvestigator; CITI Certified: Nova Southeastern University, USA Blended Learning: 21st Century Learning Env., EDUCAUSE; Joint Coordinator, UTT Accreditation Self Study Writing; MOOCs from EdX, EDUCAUSE & Coursera: BlendKit 2015, Learning to Learn, Reflections on Practice, Reflective Practice for Adult Educators, Blended Learning, Becoming a Resilient Person, Communicating Strategically, Becoming a Successful Leader • 2008: Collaborative Research, Huazhong University, Wuhan, CHINA cont’d Page 2 of 32 Professor Betty MCDONALD 4. SELECTED TRAINING cont’d • 2007a: The Teaching Role: Teaching Skills for Academic Staff, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Development, University of Witwatersrand, SOUTH AFRICA • 2007b: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Professional Development On Line Course: Designing Performance Assessments, USA • 2003a: Management of Organizations (Credit Course, Grade A): Pennsylvania State University, USA • 2003b: Advanced qualitative Methods: Penn State University, USA • 2003c: Contemporary African American Rhetorical Discourse: Pennsylvania State University, USA • 2003d: Measurement & Evaluation, Statistics: Item Response Theory (IRT), Differential Item Functioning (DIF), Factor Analysis: Penn State University, USA • 2002a: Project Management: Caribbean Dev. Bank/Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), BARBADOS • 2002b: Item Analysis, ITMAN, qUESTIT: CXC, BARBADOS • 2002c: Management, Measurement, Statistics • 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 • 1996: Adv. Leadership/Management Training: Haggai Institute, Hawaii, USA • 1995: Whole Family Educational Program: Educare Limited, TRINIDAD • 1992: Comparative and International Education Systems Study Tour, International Visitor Program: United States Information Agency (USIA), USA • 1982: Speed Learning: Rapid Comprehension through Effective Reading: Multi Media Learning Systems: TRINIDAD • 1977: Elementary typing: University of Technology: JAMAICA • 1972-75: Computer Science, UWI, St. Augustine. 5. PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PERIODICALS 1. Differentiated Teaching That Works: An Educator’s Guide: ISBN-978-3-659- 96589-0, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany. 2. Improving Teaching and Learning Through Reflection: ISBN: 978-3-659-95188- 6, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany. https://www.amazon.com/Improving-Teaching-Learning-Through- Reflection/dp/3659951889/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477074487&sr=8- 1&keywords=Improving+Teaching+and+Learning+Through+Reflection++betty+mcdonald 3. Performance Assessment That Works: ISBN-978-1370-6234-33, Smashwords Inc., USA. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/656645 cont’d Page 3 of 32 Professor Betty MCDONALD 4. PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PERIODICALS cont’d 5. Introduction To Assessment: A Teacher's Companion ISBN-978-3-659-93632-6, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany. https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Assessment-Companion-Betty- McDonald/dp/3659936324 6. Teaching How To Think: ISBN-978-3-659-91513-0, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2016. https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/teaching-how-to-think/isbn/978-3-659- 91513-0 7. Authentic Assessment That Works: A Handbook For Teachers: ISBN: 978-3- 659-87908-1, AVAkademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2016. https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/authentic-assessment-that-works:-a- handbook-for-teachers/isbn/978-3-659-87908-1 8. Teaching For Success: ISBN: 978-3-659-83341-0, AVAkademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2016. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search- alias%3Daps&field-keywords=betty+mcdonald+teaching+for+success 9. Teaching How To Learn: ISBN-978-3-659-81025-3, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teaching- how-to-learn-mcdonald-betty/1123175078?ean=9783659810251 10. Blended Learning For Success: ISBN: 978-3-659-79662-3, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blended-learning-for-success-mcdonald- betty/1122996236?ean=9783659796623 11. Technical Vocational Education and Current Labour Market Needs: ISBN: 978- 3-659-78017-2, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany,2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/technical-vocational-education-and-current- labour-market-needs-mcdonald-betty/1122944355?ean=9783659780172 12. Peer Assessment That Works: A Guide For Teachers: ISBN: 9781475820911, Rowman and Littlefield, USA, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/peer- assessment-that-works-betty-mcdonald/1122423170?ean=9781475820911 13. Portfolio Assessment At Its Best: ISBN 978-3-659-49729-2. AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, 2015. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/betty- mcdonald cont’d Page 4 of 32 Professor Betty MCDONALD 5. PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED PERIODICALS cont’d 14. 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 15. 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 16. 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 17. Assessment in Early Childhood Care and Education: ISBN 978-3-659-52519-3, AV Akademikerverlag