JoAnn McDonald
Associate Professor, College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
ECMS 208
6300 Ocean Dr. Unit 5818
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
(361) 825-2095
joann.mcdonald@tamucc.edu
Education
1999 |
Ph.D |
The University of Texas at Austin |
Science Education |
1991 |
M.S. |
Corpus Christi State University |
Curriculum and Instruction |
|
1975 |
B.S. |
Stephen F. Austin State University |
Elementary Education |
Texas Lifetime Teaching Certificate Grades 1 - 8
Texas Lifetime Teaching Certificate Elementary Reading
Endorsement: Language and Learning Disabilities
Selected Publications, Conference Presentations, and Grants
McDonald, J. (2007). TAMUCC/ESC2 Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching (Funded for $137,000).
Silliman, J., Hanson, A., McDonald, J., &Price-Blount, K. (2007). Enhancing Geoscience Education in Public Schools. EOS: The Newspaper of the Earth and Space Science, 88, 56-57.
McDonald, J. & Kelley, J. (2007). High Quality Math and Science Education for All Children: 2001-2006 Project Summary. West Texas A&M University: South Texas Rural Systemic Initiative.
McDonald, J. & Roehl, S. (May, 2006) Teaching Science in the Bilingual Classroom: An Introductory Training Module for Bilingual Education Teacher Certification [CD and script]. Professional Development Framework Bilingual Education Teacher Certification Introductory Training Modules. Texas Education Agency and Institute for Second Language Achievement (ISLA): Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi.
McDonald, J. & Canales, J. (April, 2006). Bridging Gaps: Developing a Family/School/Community Partnership Model to Enhance the Early Mathematics and Science Literacy of Children Living in Colonias. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2006 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
McDonald, J. &Perez, D. (November, 2006). Family Learning Events: Exploring Mathematics and Science. State Migrant Education Conference, South Padre Island, TX.
McDonald, J. & Perez, D. (November, 2006). It's All in the Family: Exploring Mathematics and Science Literacy. Statewide NCLB Parental Involvement 2006 Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
McDonald, J., Mondragon, I., & Marinez, D. (May, 2007). Math, Science, and Literacy Explorations: A Model for Engaging Migrant and Bilingual Families. 2007 National Migrant Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Price, K., McDonald, J. & Canales, J. (2006 - 2008). Pre-service Teachers Learning to Engage Hispanic Parents. National Science Foundation (Funded for $120.000).
McDonald, J. & Donihoo, A. (November, 2005). Make Science the "Center" of Your Early Childhood Curriculum. 2005 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), Houston, TX.
McDonald, J. (October, 2005). Developing Mathematics and Science Literacy Through Bilingual and Bicultural Experiences. Texas Association of Bilingual Educators Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
McDonald, J. & Roehl, S. (September, 2005). Developing Sustainable Leadership Capacity for High Quality K-12 Math and Science Education. Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research (CREATE) 3rd Annual Research Conference on Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX.
McDonald, J. (May, 2005). Developing Science and Mathematics Literacy: Connecting Universities, Schools, and Families. Title III Management Institute. Austin, TX.
Silliman, J., McDonald, J., Price-Blount, K., & Hill, D. (2003- 2007). Cabeza de Vaca Earthmobile Program. National Science Foundation (Funded for $600,000).
McDonald, J. (2002). Recommended Science Books for Children. The State of Reading, 7, (1), pp. 51-52.
McDonald, J. & McDonald, R. B. (2001). Nature study: A Science Curriculum for 3- and 4-year Olds. In J. Cassidy & S.D, Garrett (Eds.), Early Childhood Literacy: Programs and Strategies to Develop Cultural, Linguistic, Scientific and Healthcare Literacy for Very Young Children and Their Families (pp. 165-185). Texas A&M - Corpus Christi: Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research.
Rodriguez, S. & McDonald, J. (2001). Implementing a Web-Based Middle School Science Curriculum: An Evaluation Report. Conference proceedings of SITE 2001: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 12th International Conference, Orlando, Florida. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 457 820)