Carol Hordatt Gentles | Education | Best Researcher Award Posted on 28/11/202428/11/2024 by ScienceFather Dr. Carol Hordatt Gentles | Education | Best Researcher Award 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. 📚🎓🌍 Publication Profile Google Scholar 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. ✏️🌎 Research Focus 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
Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana | Education | Best Researcher Award Posted on 25/11/202425/11/2024 by ScienceFather Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana | Education | Best Researcher Award Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana, University of Pretoria, South Africa Dr. Petronella Machimana is a Principal Research Psychologist and Head of Psychometric Research and Development at the Military Psychological Institute, South Africa. With a PhD in Curriculum and Instructional Design from the University of Pretoria, her expertise spans psychometric test development, multicultural testing, and mental health. Dr. Machimana is a prolific researcher with notable publications in psychometrics and language learning strategies. Recognized for her excellence in training and supervision, she holds multiple awards, including Best PhD Completed Research (2021). She is an active member of the Psychological Society of South Africa and the International Test Commission. ✨📊 Publication Profile Google Scholar Educational Background 🎓📚 Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development (2020) from the University of Pretoria, focusing on language-learning strategies among English second-language learners in peer tutoring. She earned an MA in Research Psychology (2009) from the University of the Western Cape, studying advanced research methodologies and health psychology. Dr. Machimana completed her BA Honours in Psychology (2008), emphasizing psychological assessment and interventions. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership (2005) from Cornerstone College, specializing in psychology, group therapy, and counseling. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in research and applied psychology. 🧠📖 Professional Experience 🧠📊 Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana is a seasoned psychologist with extensive experience in psychometric research and development. Currently serving as Head of Department at the Military Psychological Institute (2023–present), she oversees the development and quality control of psychological assessments and ensures ethical personnel selection criteria. Previously, she was a Research Psychologist and intern supervisor (2011–2020), contributing to psychometric test validation and training interns. At UNISA (2019–2021), she marked Master’s research assignments. Earlier roles include Research Assistant at the University of the Western Cape (2009), where she excelled in data analysis and research presentation. 🌟📑 Awards and Achievements 🏆🌟 Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana has received numerous accolades for her exceptional contributions. In 2022, she was honored as the Best Medical Course of Action Student and Best Academic Student during the Medical Task Group Course. Her PhD research was recognized as the Best Completed Research by the University of Pretoria in 2021. Additionally, she earned an Excellence Award in 2019 from the Military Psychological Institute for her outstanding training and supervision of internships. These achievements highlight her dedication to academic excellence, research, and mentorship in psychology and beyond. 🎖️📚 Research Focus Dr. Petronella Nondumiso Nompilo Machimana’s research primarily centers on language learning strategies, socio-cultural influences, and educational innovations. Her work explores English second-language learning through peer tutoring, translanguaging, and multimodal approaches, focusing on improving educational outcomes. She also examines gender roles in African households, linking theology and psychology. Additionally, her studies address HIV-related risks like alcohol misuse in youths and psychosocial factors such as anxiety and social support among adults with HIV/AIDS. Her interdisciplinary research bridges language education, public health, and cultural studies, contributing significantly to these fields. 📚🌟🧠 Publication Top Notes Gender role changes in African households: A challenge to theology and psychology – Cited by: 6 (2023) 📘🌍 Language Learning Strategies of High and Low Performing Second Language Learners: A Socio-Cultural Perspective – Cited by: 4 (2022) 📖🌟 Language-Learning Strategies of English Second-Language Learners Participating in Peer Tutoring – Cited by: 2 (2020) 📚💬 Translanguaging in the classroom: A strategy for English First Additional Language learning – (2024) 📝✨ Centering Indigenous Knowledge through Multimodal Approaches in English First Additional Language Learning – (2024) 🌟🌐 HIV-Infections in Male Youths: Risks Associated with Alcohol Misuse – (2021) ⚕️🍷 Language-Learning Strategies of English Second-Language Learners Participating in Peer Tutoring (Thesis) – (2020) 📘🧠 Examining Anxiety and Social Support in Adults Diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in the Western Cape Province – (2010) ❤️🩹💬
Vitalian Christophere Napone | Education Award | Best Researcher Award Posted on 05/11/202405/11/2024 by ScienceFather Mr. Vitalian Christophere Napone | Education Award | Best Researcher Award Mr. Vitalian Christophere Napone, Caraga State University & Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Mr. Vitalian Christophere Napone is a dedicated educator and scholar with a rich academic background. He graduated as valedictorian from Mandacpan Elementary School and San Vicente National High School. Mr. Napone earned his AB in Philosophy with magna cum laude honors from Saint Peter College Seminary and completed his Master of Arts in Education in Educational Management at Caraga State University in 2023. He is currently an Instructor I at Caraga State University, where he engages students in the Humanities. Mr. Napone holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from Ateneo de Manila University. 📚✨ Publication Profile Orcid Educational Background Mr. Napone’s academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a breadth of scholarly pursuits. He graduated as valedictorian at both the elementary and secondary levels, demonstrating early academic distinction. His college education at Saint Peter College Seminary earned him a magna cum laude honor, complemented by a salutatorian rank, showcasing his dedication to philosophical studies. Further, his educational credentials include multiple graduate degrees, such as a Master of Arts in Educational Management from Caraga State University and partial completion of a Doctorate in Philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University, signifying an ongoing commitment to academic advancement. Professional Experience Mr. Napone has extensive teaching experience at Caraga State University, primarily as an Instructor I in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His progression from contractual to a permanent role highlights his reliability and growth within the institution. His consistent re-appointments and long-term dedication to the university underline his commitment to contributing to academic development, particularly in humanities and social sciences. His role as an instructor allows him to impact students’ learning experiences and develop his research interests within the academic community. Research Focus Mr. Vitalian Christophere Napone III’s research focuses on the intersection of spirituality and academic performance, specifically examining how spiritual beliefs and practices impact educational outcomes. His recent work, titled “Correlation between spirituality and academic performance using the instrument General Theology Scale (GenTheS),” published in International Studies in Catholic Education, highlights the relevance of spirituality in academic settings. By utilizing quantitative measures to analyze the relationship between spirituality and student success, Mr. Napone contributes to the fields of education, theology, and psychology, advocating for a holistic approach to student development. 📖✨🙏 Conclusion Mr. Napone’s solid academic foundation, extensive teaching experience, and active community involvement make him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continuous pursuit of education, professional commitment, and community engagement collectively demonstrate his dedication to academic and societal contributions, aligning well with the award’s criteria. Publication Top Note Correlation between spirituality and academic performance using the instrument General Theology Scale (GenTheS)
Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski | Education Award | Best Researcher Award Posted on 19/07/202419/07/2024 by ScienceFather Prof. Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski | Education Award | Best Researcher Award Prof. Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski, Central Michigan University, United States Prof. Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski is a distinguished academic specializing in education and linguistic applied to teaching. She holds a Ph.D. from Warsaw University, Poland, and has completed post-doctoral research at Laval University, Canada. With extensive teaching experience, she is currently a Professor at Central Michigan University, focusing on Teacher and Special Education. Prof. Nowak-Fabrykowski has received numerous awards, including the VIP Alumni Award from the University of Lodz and multiple Faculty Research and Creative Endeavour Premier Displays. Her research interests span educational reform and the role of symbols in schooling. 📚🎓🌍 Publication Profile Orcid Education She earned her Ph.D. from Warsaw University, Poland, focusing on “The Role of Symbols in the Process of Schooling Children.” She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Laval University, Canada. Prof. Nowak-Fabrykowski also holds a Master of Education from the University of Lodz and a diploma from Sorbonne University in Phonetics and Linguistics Applied to Teaching French. 🎓📜 Professional Experience Currently a Professor at Central Michigan University, she has served at Coastal Carolina University, John Carroll University, and Mount Union College, among others. Her roles have included Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and she has held various lecturing positions internationally. 🌍👩🏫 Awards Prof. Nowak-Fabrykowski has received numerous accolades, including the VIP Alumni Award from the University of Lodz and several Faculty Research and Creative Endeavour Premier Displays at Central Michigan University. She has also been awarded grants for professional development and curriculum content. 🏆💼 Research Focus Prof. Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski’s research primarily focuses on early childhood education and cultural comparative studies. Her work, such as the article “A Comparative Analysis of Early Years’ Programme Culture in the US and Poland,” highlights her commitment to advancing humanistic principles in education. This study emphasizes the importance of love, freedom, care, and consideration for others within early years’ programs. Her research seeks to explore and improve educational practices by comparing different cultural approaches, aiming to enhance the overall quality and humanity of early childhood education. 🌍👶📚 Publication Top Notes A comparative analysis of early years’ programme culture in the US and Poland – advancing humanism by placing love, freedom, care and consideration for others first