
R. Heather Macdonald
Professor
Office: McGlothlin-Street Hall 227Email: [[rhmacd]]
Office Phone: 757 221 2443
Education
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- Ph.D. & M.S., University of Wisconsin
- B.A., Carleton College
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- On the Cutting Edge: Professional Development for Current and Future Geoscience Faculty. Click here for more information.
More information about two Cutting Edge Workshops that I convene: - Geoscience Departments: Developing Pathways to Strong Programs for the Future. Click here for more information.
- On the Cutting Edge: Professional Development for Current and Future Geoscience Faculty. Click here for more information.
Research Interests
Geoscience education, carbonate sedimentology, stratigraphy
Selected Publications
Macdonald, R.H., Manduca, C.A., Mogk, D.M., Tewksbury, B.T., 2004, Instructional practices in introductory geoscience courses: Results of a national faculty survey, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract.
Macdonald, R.H., Manduca, C.A., Mogk, D.M., Tewksbury, B.T., 2004, On the Cutting Edge Professional Development Program: Workshop and web resources for current and future geoscience faculty, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract.
Manduca, C. A., Macdonald, R. H, Mogk, D. W., Savina, M., and Tewksbury, B. J., 2004, Designing a class: Strategies and web-resources for developing strong learning experiences: Geol. Soc. Amer. Ann. Meet. Progr. w. Abstracts.
Tewksbury, B.J., and Macdonald, R.H., 2004, On the Cutting Edge Workshop on Effective and Innovative Course Design: A Model for Designing Rigorous Introductory Courses, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract.
Macdonald, R.H., and Savina, M.E., 2003, A coordinated approach to curricular review and development in undergraduate geoscience programs: Using a matrix to identify and track skills and skill development: Eos.
Macdonald, R.H., Berquist, K.A, Hancock, G.S., Lockwood, R., Owens, B.E., Van Zandt, P.R, and Bailey, C.M., 2003, Developing Information Literacy Skills of Undergraduate Geology Majors Throughout the Curriculum, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.
Manduca, C.A., Macdonald, R.H., and Karsten, J., 2003, The role of geoscience departments in developing the earth science teacher workforce: A workshop report, Eos.
Macdonald, R.H., 2002, Increasing the participation and leadership of two-year college faculty in the geoscience education community: Results of an NAGT Planning Workshop, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.
Macdonald, R.H., and Manduca, C.A., 2002, Developing strong geoscience programs and departments, Eos.
Berquist, K.A., Macdonald, R.H., Hausman, P.A., and Owens, B.E., 2002, Developing information literacy skills of geology majors: Complementary assignments involving geoscientist-librarian teams: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.
Manduca, C.A., Macdonald, R.H., Savina, M. Andersen, J., Patterson, S., Mason, M., 2002, Teaching Quantitative Skills in a Geoscience Context, Eos.
Macdonald, R.H., and Bailey, C.M., 2000, Integrating the teaching of quantitative skills across the geology curriculum in a department: Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 48, p. 482-486.
Macdonald, R.H., Srogi, E., and Stracher, G.B., 2000, co-editors of 17 papers on Building the Quantitative Skills of Majors and Non-majors in Geoscience Courses, Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 48, p. 412-486. Our introduction, Building the quantitative skills of students in geoscience courses, is on p. 409-412.
Macdonald, R.H., 1997, Teaching Portfolio (my teaching portfolio): in P. Seldin, The Teaching Portfolio, 2nd edition, p. 150-157 (invited for book).
Macdonald, R.H., 1996, Science (in) careers: Developing students' career choices: Global Summit on Science and Science Education, National Science Teachers Association meeting, San Francisco.
Macdonald, R.H., 1996, Using writing assignments and group activities to promote active learning in large introductory courses: Northcentral Section Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 28.
Macdonald, R.H., 1996, Preparing to teach large classes: Strategies to promote active learning: American Geophysical Union (invited).
Macdonald, R.H., 1996, Teaching portfolios: A reflective view of teaching: Global Summit on Science and Science Education, National Science Teachers Association meeting, San Francisco.
Macdonald, R.H. and Kemp, K. M., 1996, Teaching portfolios and their use in assessment: Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 44, p. 395-400.
Macdonald, R.H. and Bykerk-Kauffman, A., 1995, co-editors of 22 papers on Learning in Small Groups: Using Collaborative Activities to Teach Geology, Journal of Geological Education, v. 43, p. 305-407. Collaborative and Cooperative Activities as Tools for Teaching and Learning Geology is on p. 305.
Macdonald, R.H. and Korinek, L., 1995, Cooperative-Learning Activities in Large Entry-Level Geology Courses: Journal of Geological Education, v. 43, p. 341-345.
Macdonald, R.H. and Conrad, S.H., 1991, co-editors of 21 papers on Writing Assignments as a Tool for Teaching and Learning Geology: Journal of Geological Education, v.39, p. 173-242, our introduction is on p.173.

















