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Donna Kay Pearson
University of North Dakota August 2004 to Present Secondary Education
College of Education and Human Development
231 Centennial Drive Box 7189
Education Bldg Room 200
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Email: donna.pearson@email.und.edu
Telephone: 701.777.2861 FAX: 701.777.3246
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Mississippi State University 2006
Mississippi State, Mississippi
Ph. D., Curriculum and Instruction Emphases: Secondary Education, Social Studies
COURSES TAUGHT
Graduate & Undergraduate
T & L 250 Introduction to Education
T & L 350 Adolescent Development
T & L 345 Curriculum Development and Instruction
T & L 400 Methods and Materials-Secondary Social Studies
T & L 430 Methods and Materials-Elementary TEAM
T & L 460 Microteaching
T & L 542 Models of Teaching
T & L 590 Assessment in the Classroom
T & L 589 Senior Capstone
Undergraduate Advisement--Social Studies Composite Majors: 25
Graduate Advisement: Master-0 Committee Service: Doctoral-7 (Chair-1) Specialist-1
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
University
EHD Dean Search Committee 2011-to present
UND Higher Learning Commission Faculty Co-Chair 2010-to present
UND NCAA Self-Study Steering Committee 2010- 2011
Chair: Gender/Diversity Issues & Student-Athlete
Well-Being Subcommittee (NCAA Self-Study)
2010- 2011
D-1 Transition Advisory Committee 2007-to present
Summer Programs & Events Council 2006-to present
Senate ROTC Committee 2006-2012
Senate Intercollegiate Athletic Committee 2005-2008
Student Relations Committee 2005-2006
College of Education and Human Development
EHD Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2006-2008
Chair 2007-2008
Department & Program Area
Secondary Program Area Coordinator 2007-to present
Essential Studies 2008-2011
Volunteers in Teaching and Learning Committee (VITAL) Chair 2006-2007
Teacher Education Committee 2006-to 2011
Elementary Search Committee 2006-2007
Task Force: Professional Development Dispositional
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2006-2007

Undergraduate Assessment Committee 2005-to present
Chair 2009-to present
Teaching & Learning Technology Committee 2005-2007
Teaching & Learning Alumni Committee 2005
Social Studies Search Committee 2004
Faculty Appeals/Advisory Committee 2004, 2005
PUBLICATIONS
Book/Book Chapter(s)/Book Article
Pearson, D., & Hamil, B. (2010). International professional development: The importance of interactive teaching
strategies. In A.N. Kuzibetsky (Ed.). 56-65. Volgograd, Russia: Volgograd State Teachers Training
Institute.
Pearson, D. (2008). American observations from Russian classroom visits. In A. N. Kuzibetsky (Ed.), The lesson
in the modern educational organization: Theoretic models, innovating experience, factors and conditions
of effectiveness. 38-49. Volgograd, Russia: Volgograd State Teachers Training Institute.
Refereed Journals
Keengwe, J., Pearson, D. & Smart, K. (2009). Technology integration: Mobile devices (iPods),
constructivist pedagogy, and student learning. Association for the Advancement of Computing
Education Journal, 17(4), 333-346. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Pearson, D., & Walker, A. (2008). Outcomes of Russian educators engaged in American professional
development. Res Paedagogica: Journal of the Volgograd State Teachers Training Institute,1(5),
156-170.
Walker, A., & Pearson, D. (2007). American professional development and Russian educators: Problems and
solutions. Res Paedagogica: Journal of the Volgograd State Teachers Training Institute, 2 (4), 131-149.
Conference Proceedings (Refereed)
Pearson, D. & Smart, K. (2011). International Educators Professional Development: A One Year Follow
Up Study. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology
& Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 2897-2901). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/36754
Smart, K., Pearson, D. & Offutt, S. (2010). Teaching together: Global partnerships to improve education. In D.
Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
International Conference 2010 (pp. 2527-2531). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from
http://www.editlib.org/p/33749
Offutt, S., Smart, K. & Pearson, D. (2009). One faculty member’s story: How to learn to do what you don’t know
how to do?. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher
Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 1291-1295). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/30787
Smart, K. & Pearson, D. (2009). Podcasting and preservice teachers’ efficacy. Proceedings of Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 3920- 3953. Retrieved from
http://www.editlib.org/p/31272
Smart, K., & Pearson, D. (2008). One ipod per pre-service teacher: Pedagogy and best practices. Proceedings of
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 19 th International Conference, 2229- 2234.
Las Vegas, Nevada, March 3-7, 2008.
Walker, A., & Pearson, D. (2007). International teacher education: Semantics and suppositions. Proceedings of
Hawaii International Conference on Education 2007, 6272- 6306. Retrieved from
http://www.hiceducation.org/EDU2007.pdf
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Jones, L. & Pearson, D. (2002). Assessing the impact of problem-based learning on student teachers.
Proceedings of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 2002. November 6-8, 2002. Abstract
retrieved from http://www.msera.org/2002/Thmserab.htm
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
International
Pearson, D., & Smart, K. (2011). International Educators Professional Development: A One Year Follow
Up Study. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
International Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. March 7-11, 2011. (Refereed).
Pearson, D. & Offutt, S. (2010). Teaching together: Global partnerships to improve education. Paper
presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference in
San Diego, California, USA March 29-April 2, 2010. (Refereed).
Pearson, D., & Walker, A. (2009). Reform and Resistance: United States Professional Development in Russian
Classrooms. Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). Comparative Education
Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, March 22-26, 2009. (Refereed)
Pearson, D., & Walker, A. (2008). Outcomes of Russian educators engaged in American professional
development. Presentation at the Russian-American Educational Forum Dialogue and Cooperation are the
Leading Points in Contemporary Education: American and Russian Experience in Volgograd, Russia.
Sponsored by Volgograd Pedagogical Institute. May 8-20, 2008. (Invited)(Refereed)
Pearson, D. (2008). Backwards Design. Presentation at the Russian-American Educational Forum Dialogue and
Cooperation are the Leading Points in Contemporary Education: American and Russian Experience in
Volgograd, Russia. Sponsored by Volgograd Pedagogical Institute. May 8-20, 2008. (Invited) (Refereed)
Pearson, D. (2008). Backwards Design. Presentation for the Russian-American Educational Forum. Frovolo,
Russia. Sponsored by Frolovo School District and Volgograd Pedagogical Institute. May 8-20, 2008.
(Invited)
Pearson, D. (2008). Characteristics of effective educators as related to the INTASC principles and the
professional teaching standards. Presentation at the Russian-American educational Forum Dialogue and
Cooperation are the Leading Points in Contemporary Education: American and Russian Experience in
Volgograd, Russia. Sponsored by Volgograd Pedagogical Institute. May 8-20, 2008. (Invited) (Refereed)
Pearson, D. (2008). Constructivism. Presentation at the Teachers Training Institute Conference in Volgograd,
Russia. Sponsored by Volgograd Pedagogical Institute. May 8-20 2008. (Invited)
Smart, K., & Pearson, D. (2008). One ipod per pre-service teacher: Pedagogy and best practices. Paper
presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 19 th International
Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 3-7, 2008. (Refereed)
Pearson, D. (2007). Teacher centered instructional strategies. Invited presentation at the Teachers Training
Teachers (3TP) Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 24-27, 2007. (Invited)
National
Pearson, D., & Groce, D. (2007). Effective civic education programs in elementary, middle, and high schools.
Presentation at the National Council for the Social Studies in San Diego, CA. November 30-December 3,
2007. (Refereed)
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Pearson, D., (2010-2011). We the People: Citizen and the Constitution. ND Professional Development
Civic Education. Center for Civic Education. Grant Awarded: $10, 000.
Pearson, D. (2010-2011). Representative Democracy in America. Funded by the Center for Civic Education,
the Center on Congress at Indiana University, and the National Conference of State Legislatures. Grant
Award: $4,000.
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Pearson, D. (2010-2011). Center for Civic Education: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. (WTP)
Funded by the United States Department of Education. Grant Award: $21,485.
Pearson, D. (2010-2011). Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen (PC). Funded by the United
States Department of Education. Grant Award: $16,750.
Pearson, D. (Principal Investigator), Walker, A. (Co-Investigator), & Smart, K. (Supporting) (2009). Teaching
Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA). A program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs of the United States Department of State, and implemented by IREX (International Research &
Exchanges Board). Grant Award: $168,559.00. The TEA grant provides an opportunity for 27
English and Social Studies educators (from 21 different countries) to spend 6 weeks at the University of
North Dakota learning about best practices in education. The international professional development
program will include university seminar sessions, a two-week school internship, and engagement in
cultural activities.
Pearson, D., (2009-2010). We the People: Citizen and the Constitution. ND Professional Development
Civic Education. Center for Civic Education. Grant Awarded: $10, 000.
Pearson, D. (2009-2010). Representative Democracy in America. Funded by the Center for Civic Education,
the Center on Congress at Indiana University, and the National Conference of State Legislatures. Grant
Award: $2,000.
Pearson, D. (2009-2010). Center for Civic Education: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. (WTP)
Funded by the United States Department of Education. Grant Award: $20,985.
Pearson, D. (2009-2010). Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen (PC). Funded by the United
States Department of Education. Grant Award: $13,500.
Pearson, D. (2008-2009). Representative Democracy in America. Funded by the Center for Civic Education,
the Center on Congress at Indiana University, and the National Conference of State Legislatures. Grant
Award: $5,000.
Pearson, D. (2008-2009). Center for Civic Education: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. (WTP)
Funded by the United States Department of Education. Grant Award: $20,985.
Pearson, D. (2008-2009). Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen (PC). Funded by the United
States Department of Education. Grant Award: $13,500.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National
National Council for the Social Studies 2009-2011
Government and Public Relations Committee
National Council for the Social Studies 2008-to present
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Reviewer
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Institutional Representative
2008-to 2012
National Council for the Social Studies Citizenship Select Subcommittee 2003-2007
Chair 2006-2007
National Council for the Social Studies House of Delegates 2005-to present
North Dakota Representative
Regional
Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association 2004-2008
Executive Board North Dakota Representative
Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association 2006 to present
Editorial Review Board
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference (29 th ) February, 2012
Hosted by Kansas State University and the IDEA Center, Orlando, Florida
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2009
Winter Meeting, Savannah, Georgia
Issues in Higher Education Leadership Seminar 2008-2009
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
National Council for the Social Studies 2008-to present
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Training
The University Within the University: Campus Academic Advisor August 29, 2006
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Alice T. Clark Mentoring Program August 2004 to May 2005
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
The Grantsmanship Center Institute February, 2004
Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, Florida
HONORS/AWARDS
North Dakota Spirit Faculty Achievement Award 2009-2010
Alpha Theta Chi Mississippi State University 2001
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