Dr. Ann C. Godfrey                                                                                                                   (205) 348-7582   (office)    (888) 223-4131 (Gadsden)

E-mail: agodfrey@bama.ua.edu   

 

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D.              May, 1998.    University of Alabama.  Major:  Educational Research.  Minors:  Applied Statistics and Educational Psychology.  Language competency in Educational Computer Technology. Dissertation:  "Gender Related Differences in Attitudes and Achievement in the Learning of Mathematics".

 

M.Ed.         August, 1979.  Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama.  Major:  Mathematics.

 

B.S.          May, 1973.  Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi.  Major:  Mathematics.

 

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

Mathematics; statistics; research design; large scale data analysis; micro/mainframe computer applications; measurement; and instructional technology

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

August 1999 -      The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa,

Present            Alabama and Gadsden Center.  Temporary Assistant Professor in Educational Research.  Courses taught: Introduction to Educational Research, Survey Research in Education, Evaluation of Classroom Learning, Statistical Methods in Education, Qualitative Research Methods in Education, and Analysis of Variance in Education.

 

August 2001        Asuncion, Paraguay.  Taught Evaluation of Classroom Learning.

 

October 2000       Lima, Peru.  Taught Evaluation of Classroom Learning.

 

March 2000         Mexico City, Mexico.  Taught Evaluation of Classroom Learning.

 

February 2000      Seminar at Tuscaloosa Center for Technology in Test Construction and Grading Practices.

 

July 1999          University of Alabama, Gadsden Center.  Instructor in Introduction to Research.


Feb 1999 -         Shelby County High School, Columbiana,

June 1999           Alabama.  Mathematics teacher.

 

Summer 1998 -      The University of Alabama at Birmingham.  

March 1999         Adjunct Instructor in Educational Research (Analysis of Variance; Evaluation and Measurement).

 

August 1985 -             Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.

January 1999       Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics.

 

1996-1997          The University of Alabama.  Adjunct Statistics Instructor.

 

Summer 1996        Worked in Research Assistance Lab at The University of Alabama.  Assisted in the design and writing of statistical programs for researchers.

 

1980 (Jan - June)  Bottenfield Junior High School, Jefferson County School System, Birmingham, Alabama.  Junior High mathematics instructor.

 

1977-1980 (Jan)    Lee High School, Montgomery, Alabama.  High School mathematics instructor.

 

1976-1977          Campbell High School, Smyrna, Georgia.  High School mathematics and science instructor.

 

1974-1976          Alabama Water Improvement Commission, Montgomery, Alabama.  Systems Analyst:  I did data handling for the state water quality regulatory agency.

 

1973-1974          Sharkey Issaquena Academy, Rolling Fork, Mississippi.  High School and Junior High mathematics instructor.

 

1973 (Jan - June)  Sharkey-Issaquena Consolidated Line School, Rolling Fork, Mississippi.  Junior High mathematics instructor.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

Gender Differences in Mathematics, Technology in Teaching Mathematics, and Teaching Statistics

 

 

 

 

 


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

 

Godfrey, A. C. (1996, November).  The use and non-use of calculators in college algebra.  Paper presented at the Mid-South Educational Research Association in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

 

COMPLETED DISSERTATION COMMITTEES

 

Cheree Causey, May, 2001

Jean Foster Herron, December, 2001

Joan Parris, August, 2002

Cassandra Jones, August, 2002

Thomas Hardy, August, 2002

Tommy Whitlow, August, 2002

Bruce Powell, August, 2002

Barry Williams, August, 2002

Jane Coleman, December, 2002

Larry Raper, December, 2002

 

DISSERTATION

 

Godfrey, A. C.  Dissertation: Gender related differences in attitudes and achievement in the learning of mathematics.

 

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

 

Minitab PC Statistical Package

SPSS PC Statistical Package

SAS Mainframe Statistical Package

LISREL 8

Excel

WordPerfect

Access

 

MEMBERSHIPS

 

Mu Sigma Rho (National Statistical Honor Fraternity)

Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)

     Dean's Student Advisory Committee (University of Alabama)

American Statistical Association

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics

     Mid-South Educational Research Association

National Council of Measurement in Education

American Educational Research Association

Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (former        Birmingham area president)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GRADUATE COURSES BY SPECIALIZATION

 

Mathematics

 

C    Foundations of Plane Geometry

C    Mathematical Statistics I

C    Mathematical Statistics II

C    Complex Analysis

C    Mathematical Models

 

Statistics

 

C    Statistical Methods

C    Analysis of Variance

C    Regression Methods

C    Survey Research

C    Multivariate Methods for Behavioral Sciences

C    Design and Analysis of Behavioral Experiments

C    Factor Analysis/Structural Equating

C    Nonparametric Statistics

C    Statistical Quality Control

C    Logistic Regression

 

Measurement

 

C    Introduction to Psychometrics

C    Psychometric Theory and Practice

 

Educational Psychology

 

C    Advanced Educational Psychology

C    Life-Span Development

C    Interactionist Perspectives on Learning and Teaching

C    Personality and Social-Emotional Factors

 

Computer Technology

 

C    Computer Based Instructional Technologies

C    Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies

C    Curriculum Integration of Technology

C    Computer Applications in Educational Research I

 

Education

 

C    Teaching Educational Research in College

C    Seminar in Educational Research

C    Research Methods in Education

C    Curriculum in Teaching Mathematics

C    Evaluation Programs in Mathematics

C    Education in Modern Society

C    Research Experiences in Education

C    Foundations of Education Through Film