Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles, School of Education, UWI. MONA, Jamaica
Dr. Carol Christine Hordatt Gentles (b. October 8, 1959) is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the Faculty of Humanities & Education, University of the West Indies, Jamaica. She specializes in Teacher Development and Teacher Quality. Dr. Hordatt Gentles holds a PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from the University of Toronto (2003), and an MPhil in Education from the University of the West Indies (1994). She is the President of the International Council of Education on Teaching (ICET) and the Chief Editor of the Caribbean Journal of Education. Additionally, she serves as Deputy Dean for Wellness and Success. 📚🎓🌍
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Academic Profile 📚🎓
Dr. Carol Christine Hordatt Gentles is a distinguished educator specializing in Teacher Development and Teacher Quality. She earned her PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from the University of Toronto (2003), focusing on Teacher Education. Her MPhil in Education (1994) from the University of the West Indies explored Educational Psychology. Dr. Hordatt Gentles also holds a Diploma in Education (1985) and a BA in Psychology (1984) from York University, Canada. Her research includes studies on pedagogical culture in Jamaican teachers’ colleges and authoritarianism in schools. She is a leader in education and a respected academic figure. 🌍📘
Training 🧑🏫💡
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles has continuously enhanced her expertise through various professional development programs. In 2015, she completed the Coursera course “Foundations of Teaching for Learning 1: Introduction.” She furthered her skills in qualitative research with QSR training in NVIVO 8 (2010). In 2006, Dr. Hordatt Gentles participated in the Harvard Graduate School Online Course on Coach Development, preparing for work as a coach for WIDE courses. She also took part in another Harvard online course in 2005 focused on Teaching to Standards with New Technologies, further enriching her knowledge in educational advancement. 📊🎓
Honours, Scholarships, and Awards 🏆🎓
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles has received numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions to education. In April 2023, she was honoured with the UWI Distinguished Teaching Award by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In 2017, she received an award from the University Council of Jamaica for her sterling contributions, particularly her work as Chair of the Accreditation, Curriculum, and Development Committee. Additionally, Dr. Hordatt Gentles was recognized in 2022 and 2010 at the UWI/Guardian Life Teaching Awards for consistently high course evaluations, reflecting her dedication to quality teaching. 🏅📚
Teaching and Related Experience 📚👩🏫
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles has consistently earned exceptional student evaluations (4.5–5). She has taught a wide range of courses including Introduction to Qualitative Research (EDRS6023), Applied Research Seminar (EDRS6004), Research Methods (EDRS6002), and Teacher Leadership (EDTE6024). Additionally, Dr. Hordatt Gentles developed courses such as Qualitative Research in Education (EDRS6024) for MPhil/PhD students and Theory and Practice of Educating the Teacher (EDTE6003), a foundational course for MA students in Teacher Education. Her courses provide students with in-depth engagement with research methodologies and teacher preparation theories. 📊🎓
Research Grants 💡📊
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles served as the lead researcher for the project Understanding Teacher Behaviour and Practice in Jamaica funded by the Special New Initiative Grant. The research, conducted between 2013 and 2017. The project aimed to explore teacher behavior and practices in Jamaican schools. Its outcomes included a stakeholders’ seminar, three conference presentations, and two published papers. Dr. Hordatt Gentles collaborated with researchers Down, L., Newman, M., and Collins-Figueroa, M. to contribute valuable insights into teacher development and educational practices in Jamaica. 📚👩🏫
Work Experience 🏫🌍
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles has a wealth of teaching experience. From 2003-2004, she served as an Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, focusing on curriculum and staff development for education courses in Jamaican teachers’ colleges. Earlier, she taught at Belair High School in Jamaica (1994-1997), where she was responsible for Geography and Social Studies for grades 7-12, including implementing the Social Studies ROSE Curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Hordatt Gentles taught at Providence Girls’ High School in Trinidad from 1978-1980, where she imparted knowledge in social studies. ✏️🌎
Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles focuses on teacher development, teacher quality, and education for sustainable development (ESD). Her research explores critical areas like teacher education in the Caribbean, online teaching during the pandemic, and the challenges of teacher migration. She is dedicated to improving curricula in teacher training, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and teaching for change. Her studies also delve into qualitative research methods and professionalism among teachers, seeking innovative solutions to enhance educational practices. Dr. Gentles’ work highlights the integration of critical pedagogy and teacher leadership in shaping educational futures. 📖💡
Publication Top Notes
- Latin American and Caribbean teachers’ transition to online teaching during the pandemic: Challenges, Changes and Lessons Learned 📖 – C H Gentles, T Haynes-Brown – Cited by: 52 – Year: 2021
- Project-based Learning for Environmental Sustainability Action 🌱 – S Bramwell-Lalor, K Kelly, T Ferguson, CH Gentles, C Roofe – Cited by: 40 – Year: 2020
- Learners’ experiences and marginalisation 🔍 – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 39 – Year: 2021
- Education for sustainable development (ESD) infusion into curricula: influences on students’ understandings of sustainable development and ESD 🌍 – T Ferguson, C Roofe, LD Cook, S Bramwell-Lalor, CH Gentles – Cited by: 27 – Year: 2022
- Reorienting Jamaican teacher education to address sustainability: challenges, implications and possibilities 🏫 – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 25 – Year: 2018
- Teacher Experiences and Practices during Covid 19 🦠 – C Hordatt Gentles, M Leask – Cited by: 8 – Year: 2021
- Stemming the Tide: A critical examination of issues, challenges and solutions to Jamaican teacher migration 🌎 – C H Gentles – Cited by: 8 – Year: 2020
- Infusing education for sustainable development (ESD) into curricula: teacher educators’ experiences within the School of Education at The University of the West Indies, Jamaica 🍃 – C Roofe, T Ferguson, CH Gentles, S Bramwell-Lalor, LD Cook – Cited by: 7 – Year: 2021
- Teaching as a work of heart. Why teaching teachers to care is important in ESD work in Jamaica ❤️ – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 5 – Year: 2023
- Concepts of Professionalism among Prospective Teachers in Jamaica 🧑🏫 – M Collins – Figueroa, L Down, C Hordatt Gentles, M Newman – Cited by: 5 – Year: 2011
- The pedagogical culture of New College: a critical examination of pedagogy in a Jamaican teachers college 📚 – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 5 – Year: 2004
- Educating Teacher Educators: Towards a Curriculum for Preparing and Developing Teacher Educators in the Caribbean 📘 – C Hordatt Gentles, M Newman – Cited by: 4 – Year: 2016
- Changes in teacher education provision: comparative experiences internationally 🌐 – S Van Nuland, S Dinitsa-Schmidt, M Assunção Flores, C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 3 – Year: 2024
- A Rationale for the Critical Reorientation of Jamaican Teacher Education 🏫 – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 3 – Year: 2006
- The External Examiner in the Context of a Strengthened Quality Assurance Environment 🔍 – C Hordatt Gentles – Cited by: 2 – Year: 2011