Curriculum Vitae​
Program and Policy Development: Alberta Bachelor of Education (After Degree) Program
Calgary, Alberta - Associate Dean Ambrose University (Associate Professor, Education, 2006-2017); designed, developed and led in the Campus Alberta Quality Council approval and accreditation of Alberta's twelfth accredited Bachelor of Education Program. I was the inaugural Director, (2008-13) Bachelor of Education (After Degree) Program Edmonton, Alberta - Dean Concordia University of Edmonton (Associate Professor, Education, 1985); designed, developed and led in the Campus Alberta Quality Council approval and accreditation of Alberta’s fifth accredited Bachelor of Education Program. I was the inaugural Dean (1995-97). Dean's Representative (Association of Alberta Deans of Education) Representing the Association of Alberta Deans of Education on the Ministerial Review Committee of the Teaching Quality Standard and Interim Professional Certification of Teachers, Alberta (2011-2013) Council on Alberta Teaching Standards (COATS) Alberta Independent Colleges Representative Seconded by COATS Task Force to participate in the development of the Teaching Quality Standard, Ministerial Directive 4.2.1: Knowledge, Skills and Attributes for Interim Professional Certification of Teachers in Alberta, Alberta (1992) The Mustard Seed Creative Centre Chair of Education Program Advisory Committee and committee responsible for the design of the curriculum for the Creative Centre (2001-2004) Program Evaluation Team Campus Alberta Quality Council. St Mary’s University College- BA in Psychology, (March, 2003) Program and Policy Development: International Technical Advisor, Certification. (2012-current), Afghanistan
World University Services Canada, for the Teacher Certification and Accreditation Project; funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (formerly CIDA). I have designed the policy framework for the credentialing of Afghanistan’s teachers and led in the approval of the framework by the General Director of the Teacher Education Directorate, helped design and implement the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the project. Worked with a Project Management Framework and understand outputs and outcomes required in capacity building projects. Technical Adviser, Teacher Professional Growth Planning (2003-2005), South Africa Agriteam, for the Canada South Africa Teacher Development Project; funded by CIDA (Global Affairs Canada). I co-designed the policy framework and handbook for the implementation of teacher professional growth plans for the South Africa Ministry of Education. Teacher, Curriculum Design and Program Developer, Canada China Language Training Institute (1983-1984), People's Republic of China I designed the program of studies and initial curriculum for English as a Foreign Language in the Canada China Language Training Institute; funded by CIDA (now Global Affairs Canada). I co-designed the inaugural program of studies for the English as a foreign language and cultural adaptation training of Chinese technical and professional people in preparation for their short and long term study in Canadian universities and businesses. Relevant Professional Publications Potvin, B (2014).
A Structure for Implementing Afghanistan’s Teacher Credentialing System. A Policy Position Paper Prepared for the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Education and Director General of the Teacher Education General Directorate. Afghanistan Ministry of Education, Kabul Potvin, B. (2013). A Credentialing Framework for Teachers in Afghanistan: A Policy Position Paper Prepared for the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Education and Director General of the Teacher Education General Directorate. Kabul, Afghanistan Niewenhuis, Jan., and Potvin, B. (2005). Integrated quality management system: School-level coordinated professional development. Canada-South Africa Teacher Development Project. Pretoria, South Africa Niewenhuis, Jan., and Potvin, B. (2005). School development plan initiative: Training materials for school improvement planning and professional growth. Canada-South Africa Teacher Development Project. Pretoria, South Africa |
Education1987: PhD, University of Alberta
1982: M Ed, University of Alberta 1977: Dip. Ed, University of Alberta 1972: B Ed, University of Alberta Relevant Administrative Experience
Curriculum, Teacher and School DevelopmentBoard of Governors, Daystar University (Kenya) and
Chair of Board, Daystar Education Society (2003-2009) Chair, Board of Directors (Canada), Careforce International (2003-2009) Outputs include design and implementation of Carver governance model, strategic plans, business plans and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for Careforce’s involvement and partnerships with on the ground educational leaders in Burkino Faso, Dominican Republic and Kenya. Needs Assessment Researcher, Makeni University (2010), Sierra Leone Outputs include a needs assessment for Makeni University’s teacher education program, as well as proposal (concept paper) for program design in 6 elementary schools in four districts in Sierra Leone. Needs Assessor, Liberia Educational Practices (2009) Liberia Research project to assess and evaluate of educational practices in Liberia , in pre-service teacher training, in-service teacher professional development and grade 1 to 12 school based curriculum and instruction. Research conducted through interviews and on-site observations, school visits in four provinces, interviews with school teachers, principals, students and parents, information sharing sessions with the Minister of Education and President Ellen Sirleaf Johnson. Teacher Development:
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