Papers Presented at Academic Conferences
Sator, A., Bullock, S.M., & MacKinnon, A (2019, April). Taking community engagement seriously through Maker Pedagogy: A collaborative self-study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario.
Sator, A., Bullock, S.M., & MacKinnon, A. (2018, July). Teacher education as good work: Collaborative self-study using aesthetic education. Paper presented at the Pushing boundaries and crossing borders: Self-Study as a means for knowing pedagogy, The 12th International Conference on Self-Study in Teacher Education Pedagogy, sponsored by Queen’s University, Herstmonceaux Castle, East Sussex, England.
MacDowell, P., Bullock, S., MacKinnon, A., Rosehart, P., Sator, A., Vince, A. (2018, May). Exploring maker pedagogy in teacher education. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Thomas, L., Russell, T., Martin, A., Sterenberg, G., O’Connor, K., MacKinnon, A., Kane, R. (2018, May). Challenging traditional assumptions about the preservice teacher education practicum. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Regina, Saskatchewan.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Bullock, S.M. (2016, July). Playing in tune: Reflection, resonance, and the dossier. Paper presented at the Engaging self-study as methodology for professional inquiry, The 11th International Conference on Self-Study in Teacher Education Pedagogy, sponsored by Queen’s University, Herstmonceaux Castle, East Sussex, England.
MacKinnon, A. (2016, July). Pictures from the past: SFU’s international development in South East Asia. Paper presented at the Internationalizing Higher Education: Past practices and future possibilities conference. Sponsored by the Centre for Research in International Education as an interdisciplinary conference celebrating Simon Fraser University’s 50th Anniversary. Vancouver, BC.
Kaufman, D., Scott, C., & MacKinnon, A. (2016, July). Climbing Burnaby Mountain: The PhD experience at SFU of six Indonesian students. Paper presented at the Internationalizing Higher Education: Past practices and future possibilities conference. Sponsored by the Centre for Research in International Education as an interdisciplinary conference celebrating Simon Fraser University’s 50th Anniversary. Vancouver, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M., Khaerellah, S., Olding, L., & Santillan, R. (2016, May). Studies in curriculum inquiry. Paper presented at the Learning Together Conference, ‘Multiculturalism education in Canada.’ Sponsored by the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC.
Thindal, Jin, & MacKinnon, A.M. (2015, May). Ways of knowing through popular song. Paper presented at the Learning Together Conference, ‘Indigeneity: Ways of Knowing.’ Sponsored by the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC.
Bullock, S., Russell, T., & MacKinnon, A.M. (2014, August). Making the tacit explicit: Reframing knowing-in-action through collaborative self-study. Paper presented at the Changing Practices for Changing Times: Past, Present and Future Possibilities for Self-Study Research, The 10th International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices, sponsored by Queen’s University, Herstmonceaux Castle, East Sussex, England.
MacKinnon, A.M., Xin, C., Quarmby, L., Mladenovic, I., & Bullock, S. (2014, July). Integrated project-based curriculum innovations in biological sciences and science education at Simon Fraser University. Paper presented at the STEM Education and Our Planet: Making Connections Across Contexts International Conference, sponsored by the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Setiani, M.Y., Rokhiyah, I., & MacKinnon, A.M. (2014, May). Striving for new learning experiences in Indonesia Open University. Paper presented at the Learning Together Conference, ‘Indifference: Conflict and Diversity,’ sponsored by the Centre for Research in International Education, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2014, February). From project to press/production: Publishing research findings from international development work. Paper presentation at the ‘Internationally Engaged!’ Symposium On International Research. Sponsored by the Centre for Research in International Education, Simon Fraser University.
MacKinnon, A.M., Atkinson, A., MacKinnon, B., & Liu, J. (2013, May). The practical art of curriculum inquiry. Multiple paper presentations at the Learning Together: Engaging the World conference. Sponsored by Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M., Pike, A., & Kennedy, A. (2012, May). Teaching together in the PDP program. Interactive presentation at the Learning Together: Collaboration as a Path to Transformation conference. Sponsored by Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2011, July). Conceptualizing and developing continuing education in South East Asia. Paper presented at the Transitions, Innovations and Opportunities in Education Conference, Simon Fraser University. Surrey, BC.
Thepphasoulithone, P., & MacKinnon, A. (2011, March). Educational reform in Lao PDR: A case study. Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Educational Reform. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Nilson, M., Nguyen, H., & MacKinnon, A. (2010, July). Marketization of higher education in Vietnam in the era of neoliberal globalization. Paper presented at the International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations. Montreal, QC.
MacKinnon, A.M., Mitchell, B., Heng, I., Tharith, S., Chanthamaly, P., Kolakul, C., & Bovornkitti, C. (2009, May). Continuing education in South East Asia: A model for development. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education. Vancouver, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2007, May). Tribute to Doug Roberts and Gaalen Erickson. The Linné Symposium on Scientific Literacy. Uppsala, Sweden.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2006, April). Exploring the landscape and topography of Field Programs. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Canadian Society for the Study of Education. London, ON.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2005, July). Global positioning in higher education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Imaginative Education. Vancouver, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (2002, June). A journey of ideas about teacher education. Paper presented at the Preconference of the Canadian Association of Curriculum Studies and the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Toronto, ON.
MacKinnon, A.M., Scarff-Seatter, C., McVittie, J., & Cummings, M. (1997, June). The role of writing in learning science. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, St. John’s, NL.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Scarff-Seatter, C. (1997, April). Constructivism: Contradictions and confusions in teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Wideen, M., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1995, June ). Using qualitative data as a context for quantitative findings: A methodological study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Montreal, QC.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Cummings, M. (1995, June). Professional on-site development in science education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Montreal, QC.
MacKinnon, A.M., Walshe, B., Cummings, M., & Velonis, U. (1995, April). Beam me up Scotty: An inventory of pedagogy for interactive television. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1994, April). Summerfest: Teacher education at the elbows. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LO.
MacKinnon, A.M., Moon, B.J., Wideen, M.F., Roberts, D.A., & Chin, P (1993, April). A study of the patterns of science teaching in British Columbia: A basis for reform. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, GA.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Scarr, M. (1992, April). The “Cariboo Connection.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Thiessen, D., MacKinnon, A.M., & Cole, A. (1992, February). Beginning teacher research: A Canadian perspective. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1991, June). Supporting a collaborative culture in science education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Kingston, ON.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Grunau, H. (1991, April). Teacher development through reflection, community, and discourse. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Grunau, H., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1991, February). Development through reflection: A function of community. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Teacher Development: The Key to Educational Change, sponsored by the Institute for Studies in Teacher Education (SFU) and the Centre for Studies in Teacher Education (UBC), Vancouver, BC.
Grunau, H.H., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1990, May). Sharing joy: Learning with others in a reflective program. Paper presented at the Conference on Teacher Development, Joint Centre for Teacher Development, University of Toronto/OISE, Stoney Lake, ON.
Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1990, April). Seeing classrooms in new ways: On becoming a science teacher. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, June). Reflective practice and practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Quebec City, QC.
MacKinnon, A.M., & Lake, J. (1989, June). Peer observation, feedback and mentorship in elementary science teaching. Paper presented at the Third Invitational Pre-Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Quebec City, QC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, March). Conceptualizing a hall of mirrors in science teaching practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1989, March). Reflection in a science teaching practicum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
MacKinnon, A.M., Kuhn, B.L., & Gurney, B. (1988, December). The modelling process in a reflective practicum. Paper presented at the Conference on School-Based Research and Constructivist Science Teaching, sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, BC.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1988, June). Conceptualizing a science teaching practicum: The “hall of mirrors.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Windsor, ON.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1988, May). The notion of modelling in teacher education: A new twist to clinical supervision. Paper presented at the Second Invitational Pre-Conference of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, Windsor, ON.
Grimmett, P.P., Riecken, T.J., Erickson, G.L., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1987, October). Summary of a review of research on reflection in teacher education. Paper presented at the Conference on Reflective Inquiry, sponsored by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, Houston, TX.
Roberts, D A., & MacKinnon, A.M. (1987, May). Reasons for giving reasons: An expert-expert clinical analysis of science teaching for non-academic students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Hamilton, ON.
MacKinnon, A.M. (1986, April). Detecting reflection-in-action among preservice elementary science teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.