Keynote Presentations Brooks, M.C. (2015, November 26). Deciphering the Writing Process to Achieve World Class Scholarship. (2015, November 25). Deciphering the Writing and Publication Process to Achieve World Class Scholarship. 3rd Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Higher Education. Hosted by International Association of Multidisciplinary Research (IAMURE). City of Dreams, Manila, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, November 5). Improving Learning and Teaching through Research. 2015 Division Level Continuous Improvement Action Research Congress. Hosted by Department of Education, Region X Northern Mindanao Division of Cagayan de Oro. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, October 28). Educational Leadership and Outcome Based Education: Efficiency, Excellence, and Equity. 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research. Hosted by Philippine Association of Institutions for Research Inc. Cebu City, Philippines.
By Invitation
Brooks, M.C. & Sanjakdar, F. (26, February 2020). Islamic education in Australia: Australian Muslim students and wellbeing bason on al-afia. UIN Walisongo. Brooks, M.C. (2019, September 19). Islamic schooling in Southeast Asia. Education Research Network, Researchers at Work Series. Melbourne, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2019, June 8). A classroom that works: Exploring Australian primary education. Prince of Songkla University, Pattani.
Brooks, M.C. (2019, June 7). How to develop your literature review in qualitative research. Prince of Songkla University, Pattani.
Brooks, M.C. (2018, November 16). Instructional leadership for equity and excellence. School Principal Symposium, Kudus, Indonesia.
Brooks, M.C. (2018, November 18). Integration and identity in schools. UIN Walisongo, Semarang, Indonesia.
Brooks, M.C. (2018, October 24). School leader religiosity and the ethical consequences: A case study in Minanao, Philippines. Ethics and Education: Dilemmas, Challenges, and Possibilities. Monash University Symposia
Brooks, M.C. (2018, October 22). Using a theory of trust to guide empirical research. Graduate Research Masterclass. Monash University.
Brooks, M.C. & Mutohar, A. (2018, February 23). Religious education in the U.S.A. and Indonesia. Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia. Brooks, M.C. (2018, February 22). Developing as an academic: Tips, Clarification, and Guidelines for being a productive scholar. Presented to the faculty of UIN Walisongo. Semarang, Indonesia.
Brooks, M.C. & Mutohar, A. (2018, February 21). Preventing extremism through schools. International Symposium. UIN Walisongo.
Brooks, M.C. (2017, October 12). School principals in Southern Thailand: Exploring trust with community leaders during conflict. Presented to faculty for the Educational Leadership for Social Justice Symposia, Monash University, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2017, September 19). Instructional Leadership for Equity and Excellence. Don Bosco College, Mumbai, India.
Brooks, M.C. (2017, July 11). The Role of Education in Countering Violent Extremism. Centre for Counter-Terrorism Coordination, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Canberra, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2016, October 27). Educating Against Religious Extremism through the Development of an American Muslim Identity. Presented to faculty from the State Islamic University Walisongo, Semarang Indonesia. Monash University, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2016, May 2). Research for Transformative Education. Welcome Address. 4th Annual World Research Festival. Hosted by International Association of Multidisciplinary Research (IAMURE). Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, December 4). Writing Qualitative Research. Presented at the 3rd Career and Employment Research Congress. Hosted by The Career Guidance Network of Region Ten and the Department of Labor and Employment of Region Ten. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Brooks, M.C. (2015, November 20). Introduction to Qualitative Action Research. Presented to the Faculty and invited guests, Lourdes College. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, November 16). Qualitative Approaches and Methods in Research. Presented to the Faculty and invited Journal Editors, Capitol University. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, October 26). Qualitative Action Research in K-12 Schools. Presented to the Faculty, St. John’s Primary School. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, October 10). Introduction to Action Research. Presented to the Faculty, Graduate Students, and Alumni of Capitol University. Hosted by Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, October 9). Qualitative action research seminar. Presented to the Department of Education, Region X-Northern Mindanao, Division of Iligan City.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, October 8). Qualitative Research in K-12 Schools. Presented to the Department of Education, Senior Education Program Specialists for Planning and Research, Division of Cagayan de Oro. Hosted by the Regional Educational Learning Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, September 19). 2015 Qualitative action research seminar. Presented to the Philippine Department of Education, Division of Cagayan de Oro City. Hosted by Capitol University. Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C. (2015, August 15). International perspectives on educational leadership: Exploring the Thai, American, and Australian Systems. International Leadership Conference. Hosted by Capitol University. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Brooks, M.C., & Brooks, J.S. (2014, May 20). How to write a dissertation: Productive processes for outstanding research. Workshop facilitated at the 3rd International Conference Education and Leadership in Glocalization: What Does ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’ Mean for Education Around the World? Hosted by Prince of Songkla University. Phuket, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2014, May 21). Pushing beyond holidays and heroes: Multicultural education in a globalizing world. Workshop facilitated at the 3rd International Conference Education and Leadership in Glocalization: What Does ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’ Mean for Education Around the World? Hosted by Prince of Songkla University. Phuket, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J. S. (2013, June 11). Mentoring graduate students. Workshop facilitated at the University of Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J. S. (2013, June 10). Action research in educational settings. Workshop facilitated at the University of Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, J.S. & Brooks, M.C. (2013, June 7). Academic leadership in universities. Workshop facilitated at the University of Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, J. S. & Brooks, M.C. (2013, June 6). Academic leadership. Workshop facilitated at the University of Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J.S. (2013, June 5). Active teaching methods for university instructors. Workshop facilitated at the University of Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, J. S. & Brooks, M.C. (2013, June 4). Instructional leadership. Workshop facilitated at the University of Haxhi Zeka, Peja, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J.S. (2013, June 3). Active teaching methods for university instructors. Workshop facilitated at the University of Haxhi Zeka, Peja, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, February 2). Introduction to qualitative research and data analysis. Prince of Songkla University, Faculty of Education, Surat Thani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, January 31). Common classroom management practices in the United States. Prince of Songkla University, Faculty of Education, Pattani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, December 7). Assessment, accountability, and action research: Approaches to improvement in U.S. classrooms. University of Pristina. Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, December 7). Diversity in classrooms: U.S. approaches to inclusive education. University of Pristina. Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, December 4). Culturally relevant pedagogy: Applications for Kosovar educators. University of Pristina. Pristina, Kosovo.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, August 17). Higher education in Kosovo panel. Iowa-Kosovo State Partnership Program, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J. S. (2012, June 8-9). Introduction to multicultural education: A pathway for excellence in education. Municipality School 3, Ban Pak Num, Pattani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J. S. (2012, June 11). Tips for writing your dissertation. Prince of Songkla University, Faculty of Education, Pattani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, January 13). The role of the English language in the ASEAN Community. Prince of Songkla University, English Language Department, Pattani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, January 15). Qualitative research and data analysis. Prince of Songkla University, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, Pattani, Thailand.
Brooks, M.C. (2011, November 10). Giving an academic job talk: Telling the story of your research during an interview. Iowa State University, Department of Educational Leadership, Research Committee.
Brooks, J.S. & Brooks, M.C. (2009, May 9). Educational leadership and globalization. Presentation at the Seminar on Education and Globalization. Capitol University Graduate School and the Statistical Association of Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Brooks, J. S. & Brooks, M.C. (2009, May 16). Educational leadership and globalization. Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay, Philippines.
Professional Conference Presentations
Brooks, M.C. (2019, November). School leader religiosity and the ethical consequences: A case study of Mindanao, Philippines. Paper presented at the International Research Forum on the Philippines 2019: Constructing Philippine Modernities. Melbourne, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2019, April). 'The Lord is my shepherd': Exploring the influence of principal spirituality in Mindanao, Philippines.Paper presented at American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Brooks, M.C. & Ezzani, M.C. (2019, April). Social justice leadership: Developing American Muslim identity through school, family, community, and society. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. Brooks, M.C. & Brooks, J.S. (2019, April). Can educational leadership counter religious extremism? A case study in an Indonesian context. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Brooks, M.C. (2018, July). Islamic school leadership: An exploratory framework. Paper presented and the 3rd Annual Australian Islamic Schooling Conference, Adelaide, South Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2018, April). Islamic school leadership: A conceptual framework. Paper Presented at the American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting, New York, New York. Ezzani, M., & Brooks, M.C. (2018, April). Islamic school leadership: The journey toward culturally relevant practices. Paper Presented at the American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting, New York, New York.
Ezzani, M. & Brooks, M.C. (2017, October). Culturally relevant leadership through authentic dialogue in an American Muslim school. Paper Presented at the 22nd Annual CSLEE Values & Leadership Conference. Los Angeles, California.
Ezzani, M. & Brooks, M.C. (2017, October). Assessing and developing cultural proficiency: One Texas school district’s efforts to improve community relationships. Paper Presented at the 22nd Annual CSLEE Values & Leadership Conference. Los Angeles, California.
Ezzani, M. & Brooks, M.C. (2017, May). Advancing critical consciousness in American Muslim students: A qualitative case study on culturally relevant leadership. Paper Presented at American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.
Brooks, M.C. (2017, May). Culturally (ir)relevant school leadership: The case of Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.
Brooks, M.C. (2016, December). Education governance in southern Thai schools: The challenge of Islamic Insurgency. Paper presented at Australian Association of Research in Education’s Annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. (2016, December). Exploring Culturally Relevant Leadership in a Context of Conflict: The case of Mindanao, Philippines. Paper presented at Australian Association of Research in Education’s Annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Brooks, M.C. & Ezzani, M. (2015, November). Promoting an American Muslim Identity: Exploring One Islamic School’s Efforts to Counter Religious Extremism. Paper presented at the University Council of Educational Administrations’ Annual Convention, San Diego, California.
Brooks, M.C. (2014, November). School principalship in Southern Thailand: Exploring school-community trust in a context of Muslim insurgent violence. Paper presented at the Religious Education Association’s Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.
Brooks, M.C. & Sungtong, E. (2014, April). The challenge of multicultural education during insurgency: The case of Pattani, Thailand. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting. Phuket, Thailand.
Ezzani, M. & Brooks, M.C. (2014, April). Exploring cultural proficiency: School leaders’ acceptance of Islam in a suburban Texas school district. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, November). School Principals in Southern Thailand: Exploring Trust with Community Leaders During Conflict. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, November). International Service and Outreach in Educational Leadership. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, November). Education in Southern Thailand: Exploring how School Principals Build Community Relationships in a Context of Fragility. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, May). School principals in Southern Thailand: Exploring trust with community during conflict. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.
Brooks, M.C. & Sungtong, E. (2013, May). Education for stabilization or instability?: Exploring the influence of private Islamic education and ethnocentric monoculturalism in southernmost Thailand. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, March). School principals in southern Thailand: Exploring trust with community leaders during conflict. Paper presented at the Comparative & International Education Society’s Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Brooks, M.C. (2013, March). A Muslim Teacher’s Experience in Public and Islamic Schools: A Search for Acceptance and Understanding. Paper presented at the University of North Texas’s Peace Conference: The Middle East, A New Era. Denton, Texas.
Brooks, J. S., Brooks, M.C., Southerland, I. (2012, November). Globalization, poverty and leadership. Paper presented at the University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, November). Continuing to disrupt the status quo? Young and new women professors of educational leadership. Conversation participant at the University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado.
Brooks, M.C. (2012, April). A Muslim teacher’s experience of fit in American public and Islamic schools: leadership matters. Presented at the Comparative & International Education Society’s Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Brooks, M.C. (2011, November). School Leadership for Social Justice: A Comparative Case Study of Public, International, and Islamic Schools in Egypt. Paper presented at the American Educational Studies Association’s Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
Adkins, D. & Brooks, M. C. (2009, October). So you want to be an international Librarian? Paper presented at the Missouri Library Association’s Annual Conference, Columbia, Missouri.
Brooks, M.C. (2008, November). An American teaching in Cairo: Exploring cross-cultural issues of gender, social class, religion, and interpersonal relationships in an urban center. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida.
Brooks, M.C. (2008, March). An American teacher’s religious conversion to Islam: Its affect on her professional life. Paper presented at the Comparative & International Education Society’s Annual Conference, New York, New York.
Brooks, M.C. (2007, November). An Islamic teacher’s journey: A transnational look at organizational socialization. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Brooks, M.C. (2007, November). Coming home to Islam: A teacher’s personal and professional decision-making. Paper presented at University Council of Educational Administration’s Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Brooks, M.C. (2007, January). Qualitative research roundtable. Southeastern Evaluation Association Conference, Tallahassee, Florida.