Mark Minott

Title: Education

Phone: 623-0527

Mobile: 526-5027

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Dr. Minott joined UCCI’s Faculty of Education in 2007. At the University College of the Cayman Islands he worked on the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Teachers’ Aide courses as Co-coordinator and Co-developer. He was also responsible for leading all aspect of the fieldwork/practicum exercise.

He is Co-Chairman of the Research and Publication Committee and editorial board member and reviewer for the Journal of the University College of the Cayman Islands. He is also editorial/ advisory board member and reviewer for Education Quest: An International Journal of Educational and Social Development ISSN 0976-3201, India, New Delhi Publishers, International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, ISSN 2248 – 9010 and International Journal of Instruction e-ISSN 1308-1470, p-ISSN 1694-609X Eskisehir Osmangazi University TURKEY.

Dr. Minott reviews research articles for a number of international journals for example: Professional Development in Education, International Professional Development Association (IPDA) United Kingdom, ISSN 1941-5257 (Print), 1941-5265 (Online) Taylor and Francis Group, Canadian Journal of Education/Revue canadienne de l'éducation, Canadian Society of the Study of Education (CSSE), International Educational Studies- Canadian Society for Science and Education, Teacher Education and Practice. Stephen F. Austin State University Texas USA, Pastoral Care in Education: The International Journal for Pastoral Care & Personal-Social Education. National Association for Pastoral Care in Education- United Kingdom, Journal of Research on Christian Education (JRCE) School of Education Andrews University Berrien Springs, Michigan USA, and Current Issues in Education, Journal of the Arizona State University, USA.

As a teacher/researcher he has published an eclectic array of articles and books on issues relating to Teacher Education, Reflective Teaching, Church-school relationship and the Arts in Christian Worship. Examples of these can be found on his website.

He has over twenty-three years of teaching experience at the Primary, Secondary and Higher Educational levels. His past work experience include the role of Regional Dean and Lecturer of the International University of the Caribbean-Cayman Campus. He has led workshops and seminars in the United Kingdom, Guyana, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and acts as thesis supervisor and external examiner for students pursuing Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from a number of Universities.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Minott, M.A. (2012) Beliefs about teaching, teaching strategies and assessment methods: a case study of two piano teachers in Jamaica. Piano Pedagogy Forum 14 (1) January (2012) USA
Minott, M.A. (2011) The Impact of a course in reflective teaching on student teachers at a local University College. Canadian Journal of Education. 34(2)(2011) 131-147. (Canada)

Minott, M.A. (2011) Reflective teaching, Critical Literacy and the Teacher's Tasks in the Critical Literacy Classroom ( A Confirmatory Investigation). Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives. 12 (1) February, p. 37-85 (United Kingdom).
Minott, M.A. & Willett L I. (2011) Student teachers' supervision as a professional development activity: building work-related skills. Professional Development in Education. 37 (1) (United Kingdom).
Minott, M.A. (2010). The Influence of Christian churches on schools in the Cayman Islands. Journal of Research in Christian Education Volume 19 Number 1, pp 1-19.
Minott, M.A (2010). Interactive Video Conference Technology: Benefits and Challenges arising from its use in a Caribbean Island State University College. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning Volume 7 Number 2 pp. 49-60
Minott, M.A. (2010). Reflective Teaching as Self-Directed Professional Development: building Practical or work- related knowledge. Professional Development in Education, Volume 36, Numbers,1-2, pp.325-338
Minott, M.A. (2010). Reflective teaching and how it aids in coping with heavy workload, mandated policy and disagreement with colleagues. Current Issues in Education Volume13, Number 1. Spring 2010

PUBLISHED BOOKS

Minott, M.A. (2010) Reflective Teaching: Properties, Tool, Benefits and Support. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. Germany. ISBN 978-3-639-22697-3
Minott, M.A. (2009) Reflection and Reflective Teaching, A Case study of Four Seasoned Teachers in the Cayman Islands. (Monograph), Germany VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. ISBN 978-3-639-15860-1
Minott, M.A. (2001) Cayman Islands Church-Schools “To What Extent Do Churches Influence their Associated schools?” Faynot Publishers P.O. Box 494 George KY1-1106 Town Grand Cayman ISBN 976-8173-58(pbk)

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Minott, M.A. (2010) Reflective Teaching as Self-Directed Professional Development: building Practical or work- related knowledge in "The Professional Development of Teacher Educators. Edited by Tony Bates, Anja Swennen and Ken Jones, Routledge Taylor and Francis ISBN: 978-0-415-59164-5
Minott, M.A. & Marouchou, D (2010) Experiences of a United Kingdom Online Degree Course in Teacher Education in "Cases on Professional Distance Education Degree Programs and Practices: Successes, Challenges and Issues". Edited by Kirk P. H Sullivan, peter E. Czigler and Jenny Sullivan, IGI Global Publisher
Minott, M.A., Campbell, D., & Velusamy, V(2010). To what extent does Multi-Cultural Education occur in Schools in the Cayman Islands in the First Annual UCCI International conference Proceeding booklet. Published by the University College of the Cayman Islands.

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