- 1 -Dr. David Townsend,
Curriculum Vitae, November, 1999
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME:DAVID TOWNSEND
PLACE OF BIRTH:SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
DATE OF BIRTH:APRIL 24, 1942
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
University of Oregon
Armidale Teachers' College, N.S.W., Australia
DEGREES AWARDED:
Doctor of Philosophy, 1984, University of Oregon
Master of Science, 1971, University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science, 1970, University of Oregon
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
Action Research and Professional Learning
Teacher Education
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Supervision and Evaluation
Educational Leadership
Social Studies Methods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, The University of Lethbridge,
August 1985 - present.
Social Studies Consultant, Lethbridge Regional Office of Education, Alberta, Canada, 1984-85.
Educational Researcher, Lethbridge School District No. 51, Alberta, Canada,
1983-84.
Assistant Superintendent of Schools, County of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada,
1980-82.
Visiting Professor in Education, The University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada,
1978-79.
Principal, Central School, Taber, Alberta, Canada, 1976-78 and part of 1979.
Principal, Hays School, Alberta, Canada, 1975-76.
Assistant Principal, Hays School, Alberta, Canada, 1972-75.
Teacher Grades 4-9, Hays, School, Alberta, Canada 1970-71.
Teacher, Grades 4-9, Hays School, Alberta, Canada, 1967-68.
Teacher, Grades 3-6, Penshurst Public School, N.S.W., Australia, 1965-67.
Teacher-in-charge, Grades kg-9, Jeremiah Public School, N.S.W., Australia, 1962-64.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Phi Delta Kappa
A.S.C.D.
Member International Polling Panel A.S.C.D.
C.S.S.E.
C.A.S.E.A.
International Society for the Exploration of Teaching Alternatives
International Society for the Study of Teaching and Learning
Improving University Teaching
PUBLICATIONS:
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2009). The essential equation: A handbook for school improvement. Calgary, AB: Detselig Press.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2008). Being there: University faculty, school administrators, and teachers engaged in school improvement. Northern Passages, 6, 1, pp. 53-64.
Adams, P., & Townsend, D. (2007). Livingstone range action research project. Claresholm: Livingstone Range School Division.
Adams, P., & Townsend, D. (2006). Principal effectiveness: Exploring the gap between real and ideal. ATA Magazine, Fall. pp. 52-55.
Adams, P., & Townsend, D. (2006). Program evaluation: A generative approach. IEJLL 10(6).
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2005)
A series of four bulletins distributed to school jurisdictions in Alberta, documenting the findings of a survey of 227 Alberta principals.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2004). Tracking the journey to a learning community. Innisfail: Chinook’s Edge School Division.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2003). Exploring your learning community. Innisfail; Chinook’s Edge School Division.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2003). A framework for conducting AISI project formative evaluations. Alberta Learning AISI Online Clearinghouse:
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2003). Program evaluation models and practices: A review of research literature. Alberta Learning AISI Online Clearinghouse:
Townsend, D., Adams, P., & Howe, S. (2002). The spirit of educational leadership in Alberta. Edmonton: College of Alberta School Superintendents.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2002). Action Research Monograph. Mexico: CIIDET Technical College Spanish Publication.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2002). Transforming Tertiary Teaching: Developing Partnerships and Mentorships. Published in the Conference Proceedings: 27th International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vilnius, Lithuania.
Acheson, K.A., Adams, P., & Townsend, D. (2001). Applications of peer consultation in Oregon and Alberta. In Association of Teacher Educators Newsletter. 34,1.
Townsend, D. (2001). Action research: Facilitation and implementation. Alberta Teachers’ Association, Edmonton.
Aitken, A., & Townsend, D. (1998). Lessons to be learned from the Alberta experience: Principals’ reactions to restructuring. Canadian Administrator, 37 (6), 1-5.
Webber, C., & Townsend, D. (1998). The Comparative Politics of Accountability of New South Wales and Alberta. The Politics of Accountability, Corwin, CA: 172-184.
Webber, C., & Townsend, D. (1998). The Comparative Politics of Accountability of New South Wales and Alberta. Educational Policy, 12(1-2), 177-190.
Townsend, D. (1998). The Impact of Educational Reforms on the Operations of Alberta's public schools: a comparison of the perceptions of teachers, principals and superintendents. Lethbridge.
Townsend, D., Aitken, A., Penton, J., & Gowans, D. (1998). In the Words of Alberta's Principals. Challenge, Spring, 1998. Edmonton.
Townsend, D. (1996). New Roles and Responsibilities for Alberta Principals. Challenge. Edmonton.
Townsend, D., Gibbs, J., Arelis, D., & Johnson, M. (1995). What Are School Administrators Saying About Administrator Evaluation? Text prepared for Alberta School Superintendents.
Townsend, D., & McHugh, S. (1994). An Assessment of the Impact of the Teaching in Focus Project Upon Teaching and Learning at The University of Lethbridge.
"Teachers Stories as Ground and Form for Collaborative Action Research," with R. Butt, G. McCue, and D. Raymond. In T. Carson & D. Sumara (Eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference of CACS: Exploring Collaborative Action Research, 1992.
"Collaborative Autobiography, Action Research, and Teacher Development," with R. Butt. Canadian Administrator, 1991.
"The Medicine Hat T.S. & E. Project: The consultant's perspective" with L. Omotani. Education Canada. Winter, 1990.
"Bringing Reform To Life: Teachers' stories and professional development" with R. Butt. Cambridge Journal of Education, 20, 275-288.
"The Change Process." In C. Craig & J. McLellan (Eds.) Supervision in Focus. University of Calgary: December, 1989.
"Blood Reserve Schools Evaluation Project." The University of Lethbridge: July, 1988.
"An Assessment of Teacher Evaluation Practices in Fort McMurray Catholic Schools May-June 1987." The University of Lethbridge: June, 1987.
"Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Policies in Selected Alberta School Jurisdictions 1983-87." Planning Services, Alberta Education, March, 1987.
"Essential Components for Model Teacher Evaluation." Education Canada, Summer, 1987.
"Teacher Evaluations in Secondary Schools, Summary Report." Planning Services, Alberta Education, June 1984.
"Teacher Evaluations in Secondary Schools." Planning Services, Alberta Education, June 1984.
"School Effectiveness and Teacher Effectiveness." University of Oregon Press, Eugene, Oregon, February 1983.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:
"Contexts for Teacher Development: Insights from Teachers' Stories" with Danielle Raymond & Richard Butt. In A. Hargreaves & M. Fullan (Eds.), Understanding Teacher Development. Cassell, London, 1992.
"The Comparative Politics of Accountability of New South Wales and Alberta", with Charles Webber. In The Politics of Accountability, R.J.S. McPherson (Ed.) Corwin, California. 1998.
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT:
Starting in 1999, I began posting on a website reports and other evidence of action research activity with which I have been involved. The Action Research Network in Alberta is located at:
It contains information about action research projects that have been conducted in Chinook’s Edge Regional School Division, Wolf Creek Regional School Division, Foothills Regional School Division, Dawson Creek School District #59 in British Columbia, Livingstone Range School Division, Rocky View Schools, and Holy Spirit Catholic School District in Lethbridge.
AUTHORSHIP OF REPORTS:
Summative Evaluation of Aboriginal Literacy Camps Pilot Programs. June, 2009.
With John Burger (Alberta Education)and a team of educators from Calgary Board of Education, I participated in a review of Buchanan School in CBE, and contributed to the Final Report. June, 2007.
With John Burger (Alberta Education) and a team of educators from Rocky View School Division, I participated in a review of Meadowbrook School (Airdrie), and contributed to the Final Report. July, 2008.
The Evaluation of the Tsuu T’ina Nation Education System. March, 2002.
The Evaluation of the Three Schools of the Stoney Education Authority. March – June, 2001.
The Evaluation of all professional staff at Napi’s Playground Elementary School and Piikani Secondary School, Peigan Board of Education. March – June, 2001.
The Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan for Mr. George Stone, Principal, Tsuu T’ina Nation Secondary School. April – June, 2001.
The Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan for Mr. Al Bahrey, Vice-principal, Tsuu T’ina Nation Secondary School. April – June, 2001.
The Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan for Ms. Denise Bahrey, Vice-principal, Chula Elementary School. April – June, 2001.
The Evaluation of all professional staff at Piikani Secondary School and Napi’s Playground Elementary School, Peigan Board of Education. March – June, 2000.
The Evaluation of Mr. Conrad Little Leaf, Principal, Piikani Secondary School. June, 2000.
The Evaluation of Ms. Kathy Yellowhorne – Breaker, Principal, Chula Elementary School. May, 2000.
The Evaluation of Mr. Ken Medynski, Principal, The Tsuu T’ina Nation Secondary School. May, 2000.
The Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan of Daniel Delorme, Director of The Peigan Board of Education, June, 1999.
Wildwood School Report. A report on school-community relations commissioned by the Superintendent of Schools for the Grande Yellowhead Regional School Division, April, 1998.
The assessment and Impact of the New Staffing Formula (Policy #4031) on Schools of All Levels and Schools of Varied Sizes and Demographics. Calgary Board of Education. With Aitken, E. N., Aitken, A. J., & Warnica, E, September, 1996.
Toward Teacher Growth: A Study of the Impact of Alberta's Teacher Evaluation Policy with Margaret Haughey, Robert O'Reilly and Eugene Ratsoy, Alberta Education, 1993.
Evaluation of Standoff Elementary School, St. Mary’s Kainai High School, and Leverne Elementary School on the Blood Reserve, July, 1988.
REFEREEING
External Member, doctoral committee, Shelley Robinson, University of Calgary, 2006.
Member, Editorial Board, International Electronic Journal of Educational Leadership.
Referee, Alberta Journal of Educational Research.
External Member, doctoral committee, Dave Van Tamelin, University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 1998.
External Member, doctoral committee, Gary Babiuk, OISE, 2000.
External Member, doctoral committee, Art Aitken, University of Montana, 2001.
External Member, doctoral committee, Marie Caley, University of Alberta, 2001.
External Member, master’s committee, Sandra Murfitt, University of Calgary, 2001.
External Member, doctoral committee, Gloria Zbryzki, University of Alberta, 2003.
External Member, doctoral committee, Terry Pearson, University of Alberta, 2004
PAPERS PRESENTED:
Townsend, D. (2007). The primacy of teaching in a liberal arts university. Paper presented in the Distinguished Teacher Award Recipients’ Speaker Series. University of Lethbridge.
Townsend, D. (2006). Faculty development through action research. Paper presented to academic staff, CIIDET, Queretaro, Mexico.
Adams, P., & Townsend, D. (April, 2005). The Alberta initiative for school improvement: shared leadership and shared learning. Paper presented at the Annual ASCD Conference, Orlando.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (November, 2004). Leadership in the learning community. Paper presented at National Educational Services Conference, Edmonton.
Townsend, D. (October, 2004). Misunderstanding is the normal state ofaffairs. Paper presented at the Canadian Education Communication Officers Annual Conference, Calgary,
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2003). The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement: Effects on leadership, teacher professional growth, and student learning. Paper presented at the Conference Proceedings: The Learning Conference. London.
Townsend, D., & Adams, P. (2002). Transforming Tertiary Teaching: Developing Partnerships and Mentorships. Paper presented at The 27th International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vilnius, Lithuania.
Noveno Congreso, Internacional De Investigacion Y Desarollo Educativo En Educacion Superior Tecnologica. Topic: Transformando la ensananza en las instituciones de educacion superior: De la retorica a la realidad. Santiago de Queretaro. November 28, 2001.
Annual Provincial AISI Conference. Topic: AISI’s Contribution to Public Schooling. November 2, 2001.
Red Deer Public Schools Professional Development Day. Topic: Taking Charge of Your Professional Growth. October 5, 2001.
Champlain College. Topic: Improving University Teaching. Lennoxville. October, 2000.
Palliser Teachers’ Convention. Topic: Action Research and Professional Growth. Calgary. February 25, 2000.
Educational Reform’s Effects on School Culture. Paper presented at C.S.S.E. Annual Conference. Sherbrooke, June, 1999.
Calgary City Teachers’ Convention. Topic: Professional Development, Action Research and The Politics of Reform. Calgary, February 11, 1999.
North Central Teachers’ Convention. Topic A. What’s Enough? Topic B. There Is Hope for Administrators! Edmonton, February 5, 1999.
Alberta School Boards Association Bi-Annual Conference. Keynote Address: Reform’s Impact on Public Schools. Edmonton, January 17, 1999.
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. Topic: Six Hot Issues in Educational Reform. Lethbridge, January 14, 1999.
Western Canada Administrators’ Conference. Implementation of the Alberta accountability framework. With J. Burger & V. Keates. Edmonton, October 1998.
Bolander, M., Burger, J., Keates, V., & Townsend, D. (1998). Implementation of the Alberta Accountability Framework. Paper presented at Annual C.S.S.E. Conference, Ottawa.
The Impact of Alberta' Educational Reforms. Paper presented at Western Canada Administrators' Annual Conference, Calgary. October, 1998. With John Burger, Val Keates and Merla Bolander.
The Impact of Alberta's Educational Reforms. Paper presented at CSSE, Ottawa. May, 1998. With John Burger, Val Keates, and Merla Bolander.
The Relationship Between Models of Leadership and the Work of School Trustees. Paper and workshop presented at PSBAA Annual Issues Conference, Leduc. April, 1998.
Leadership in Education. Paper presented to Parkland School Administrators' Annual Retreat. Red Deer, April, 1998.
The Future of the Trusteeship. Paper and workshop presented to Red Deer Public School Board, Kananaskis. February, 1998.
An Introduction to the Principalship. Paper and workshop presented to future administrators of Peace River and Peace River Catholic School Districts, Edmonton. February, 1998.
Alberta's Educational Reforms. Paper presented to North Central Teachers' Convention, Edmonton. February, 1998.
Trusteeship. Paper presented to Zone 5 School Trustees, Calgary. November, 1997.
Personal and Professional Development. Presentation made to Red Deer Catholic Regional District #39. November, 1997.
The Changing Role of the Principalship. Paper presented at PSBAA Fall General Meeting, Calgary. November, 1997.
Team Building. Paper presented to Zones 2 and 3 Trustees, Kananaskis. August, 1997.
In The Words of Alberta's Principals. Presentation made on The Dave Rutherford Show. March, 1997.
Principals and Leadership. Paper presented at CSA 1997 Banff Leadership Seminar. April, 1997.
The Comparative Politics of Accountability of New South Wales and Alberta. With C. Webber. Paper presented at AERA, Chicago. April, 1997.
The Professional Development of Principals. Paper and workshop presented to Peace River Administrators' Association. September, 1996.
Transforming University Teaching. With N. Aitken, A. Kizuk, and R. Rogerson. Paper presented at Annual Improving University Teaching Conference, Nottingham, U.K. June, 1996.
Teaching In Focus at The University of Lethbridge. With L. Doolittle, A. Kizuk and R. Rogerson. Multimedia presentation made at the Liberal Arts and The Future of University Education Conference, Banff. May, 1996.
New Roles and Responsibilities for Alberta Principals. Paper presented at Annual CSA Conference, Banff. April, 1996.
New Working Realities in Canadian Faculties of Education: Living with the New Right. Paper presented in Faculty of Education Seminar Series. Curtin University, Perth, Australia. August, 1995.
The Teaching In Focus Experience. Paper presented at Annual STLHE Conference, Ottawa. June, 1995.
Together Everyone Always Succeeds. Keynote Address to support staff Professional Development Conference, Lethbridge School District #51. February, 1995.
Principal Evaluation. Paper presented at Annual CSSE Conference, Montreal. June, 1995.
Professors Collaborate on Teaching. Paper and workshop presented at Annual I.S.E.T.A. Conference, Phoenix. October, 1994.
Changing University Teaching from Within. Paper presented at Annual S.T.L.H.E. Conference, Vancouver. June, 1994.
Perspectives on Canadian Education. Paper presented at Joint Canadian-Australia Conference. Wollongong, Australia. July, 1993.
Initiating a Focus on Teaching in a University Setting. Paper presented at Annual S.T.L.H.E. Conference, Winnipeg. June, 1993.
Collaborative Action Research and Teacher Evaluation Paper presented at Annual C.A.S.E.A. Conference Ottawa. June, 1993.
University and School District Collaboration: Innovations in Evaluation. Paper presented at 1st Invitational International Institute. Lethbridge. April, 1993.
Personnel Evaluation and Staff Development. Paper presented at Wollongong University, N.S.W. Australia. November, 1991.
Accountability and Leadership in Staff Development. Paper presented at N.S.W. Department of School Education Directors' Conference. Robertson, New South Wales, Australia. November, 1991.
Creating a Collaborative School Culture. Keynote address. G.E.R.C.S.A. Winter P.D. Workshop, Edmonton. January, 1991.
Leadership Development: It's time to start looking in all the right places. Paper presented at Education Leadership Research and Development Symposium, Edmonton. May, 1990.
Collaborative Autobiography, Action Research and Professional Development (with Richard Butt). Paper presented at A.E.R.A., Boston. April, 1990.
Speculations as the Nature and Facilitation of Teacher Development as Derived from Teachers' Stories (with Richard Butt and Danielle Raymond). Paper presented, Hong Kong. December, 1989.
The Collaborative Relationship and Professional Development: Life History & Peer Supervision. Paper presented (with Richard Butt) at International Conference on School-Based Innovations: Looking Forward to the 1990's, Hong Kong. December, 1989.
School District and University Collaboration: The Medicine Hat Experience. Presented (with Les Omotani) to Western Canada Administrators' Annual Conference, Edmonton. October, 1989.
Colleagues Working Together to Improve Teaching Performance. Paper presented at Canadian Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference, Regina. May, 1989.
The Role of School Principals in Educational Leadership. Canadian Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, Edmonton. February, 1989.
The Trainer's Perspective on Teacher Evaluation. Keynote address to Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Schools Teachers' Convention, Red Deer. November, 1987.
Teacher Evaluation and Staff Development. Paper presented at Private Schools Teachers' Convention, Lethbridge. October, 1987.
Teacher Evaluation in Alberta Schools. Paper presented at South Pacific Association of Teachers of Education Conference, Ballarat, Australia. July, 1987.
The Principal's Role in Teacher Evaluation. Paper presented at Alberta High School Principals' Association Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. April 1987.
Changing Roles for School Principals. Grande Prairie Administrators' Conference. September, 1986.
The Teacher's Role in Teacher Education. St. Alberta School Division Staff. March, 1986.
Training Cooperating Teachers and Interns. Middle School Annual Conference. Red Deer, Alberta. March, 1986.
Implementing Teacher Evaluation Policies. Presented to Medicine Hat Teachers' Convention. February, 1986.
Involving Teachers in Teacher Evaluation. Keynote address. Moose Jaw Teachers' Convention. February, 1986.
A Model for Teacher Evaluation. Paper presented at P.D.K. International Institute, Edmonton, Alberta. October, 1985.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
I am sometimes asked to serve as an expert witness in Board of Reference hearings and other legal procedures dealing with teacher evaluation and teacher dismissal.
I have provided advice or given evidence in:
Green vs Edmonton Public School Board (1992).
Zadler vs Edmonton Public School Board (1993-94).
Palichuk vs Edmonton Public School Board (1994).
Kearl vs Edmonton Public School Board (1994-95).
Cummins vs Lethbridge School District #51 (1997).
A.T.A. vs Sturgeon School Division #24 (1998).
Little Leaf vs Piikani Board of Education (2001).
[Teacher] vs Lethbridge School District # 51 (2004)
[Vice Principal] vs Calgary Board of Education (2009)