Bonni Gourneau

Undergraduate Courses:

T&L 250 Introduction to Education

T&L 312 Home School Relations

T&L 430 Social Studies for the Elementary School

T&L 470 Science for the Elementary School

T&L 471 Physical Science for Elementary School

T&L 473 Environmental Earth Science

T&L 486 TEAM Field Experience

T&L 488 Senior Seminar for Student Teachers

T&L 489 Senior Capstone: Responsive Teaching

T&L 486 Field Experiences for Elementary School

T&L 495 Independent Studies in Elementary Education

Graduate Courses:

T&L 510 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education

T&L 519 Social Studies in Elementary School

T&L 549 Doctoral Seminar I and II

T&L 569 Action Research

T&L 579 Inquiry into Professional Practice

T&L 571 Focus on the Learner

T&L 580 Practicum in Schools

T&L 584 Internship in Education

T&L 590 Special Topics in Education

T&L 591 Readings in Education

T&L 593 Independent Projects

T&L 596 Research in Education

T&L 997 Independent Studies

T&L 999 Dissertation Credits

My research interests include teacher preparation, effective teaching and learning instructional strategies and assessment techniques, first-year teachers, school mentoring, action research, inquiry into professional practice, and school bullying.

Publications:

• Hsieh, Y., & Gourneau, B. (2024). Understanding Children’s Online Victimization through the psychosocial Lens: The roles of loneliness, online social currency, and digital citizenship. Manuscript accepted for a special issue on the Correlates of Technology-Based Addictive Behaviors and Their Impacts on Wellbeing. Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 97, (11pages) ; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010097 
•  Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2022, August). Using the hyflex model in teacher education: Faculty reflections and insights. National Social Science Technology Journal, 10(1), 100–117. El Cajon, CA.
•  Robinson, J., Hunter, J., Gourneau, B., & Bahnson, A. (2021, April 7). Developing Indigenous students’ STEM identities through a phenomenon-based approach: Integrating a STREAM curriculum in the elementary classroom. Paper presented at the Indigenous Science Knowledge Research Interest Group, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
•  Smart, K., Gourneau, B., & Lazar, V. (2020). Pre-service teachers and technology integration: Understanding TPACK. National Social Science Technology Journal, 8(1), 24–32.
• Brudvik, L., Gourneau, B., & Tack, D. (2018). Examining the identity of novice teacher educators. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, 28(3), 1–20. National FORUM Journals. http://www.nationalforums.com.
• Holen, J., Hung, W., & Gourneau, B. (2017). Does 1:1 technology really work? An evaluation through the lens of activity theory. Computers in the Schools: Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, and Applied Research, Special Issue on 1:1 Learning, 24–44. Taylor & Francis.
• Holen, J., Hung, W., & Gourneau, B. (2016, March 21–26). Leadership in a 1:1 technology implementation: An evaluation through the lens of activity theory. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2016 Bridging Theory and Practice Conference, Savannah, GA.
• Gourneau, B. (2015). Challenges in the first year of teaching: Lessons learned in an elementary education resident teacher program. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 7(4), 299–317. ISSN: 1940-5847 (Print) ISSN: 1941-756X (Online).
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2014, August 3–7). Core values, communication, and clarity in the face of change. In Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England.
• Gourneau, B. (2013). Students’ perspectives of bullying in schools. Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, 5(2), 117–126. ISSN: 1940-5847 (Print) ISSN: 1941-756X (Online).
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2012, May). Digital disconnects in teacher education: Exploring the integration of personal technology into classroom instruction. National Social Science Technology Journal, 2(4), 1–3.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2012, April). Effective citizens for the future: Social studies needs more instructional time in schools. In Proceedings of the National Social Science Conference, 49(1), 79–85, Las Vegas, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2011). Supporting technology skills development of pre-service teachers: Determining technology use and confidence. National Social Science Technology Journal, 1(2), 146–150. El Cajon, CA. Retrieved from http://www.nssa.us/tech_journal/volume_1-2/vol1-2_article9.htm.
• Gourneau, B., Beck, P., & Smart, K. (2011). Collaborative curriculum integration on the issue of bullying in schools. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 4173–4177. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010). A move towards core reflection: Teaching from the inside out. In Transformative Education: From Vision to Action: Social Justice, Teacher Education, Innovative Approaches, Ideas, and Policies, School of Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR. ISBN Electronic Conference Proceedings: 978-0-615-36636-4.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2010). Reflective observations: Parent-child interactions in public settings. In Proceedings of the National Social Science Conference, 46, 59–64. Reno, NV.
• Gourneau, B. (2009). Teacher educator as mentor: Reflections on a resident teacher program. Teaching and Learning: The Journal of Natural Inquiry and Reflective Practice, 23(2), 60–71.
• Shabb, C., Stonehouse, P., Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2009). Reflective blogs as a tool for assessment of student learning. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 184–189. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2008, Spring). Alive, alive o: A gallery in the museum of history: Pre-service teachers and authentic learning in technology and social studies. In Proceedings of the National Social Science Conference, 38(2), 219–224.
• Gourneau, B. (2008). How self-study informed my teacher education practices. In The Seventh International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices: Pathways to Change in Teacher Education, 148–152.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2008). An art gallery of living history through the eyes of technology. In K. McFerrin, R. Weber, R. Carlson, & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 4870–4874. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Mills, G., Gourneau, B., Block, L., Bergland-Holen, J., & Smart, K. (2007). Improving teaching and learning in the college classroom: Creative approaches to the preparation and retention of teachers. In Proceedings of the International Conference of Teacher Research, National Louis University, Chicago, IL.
• Bergland-Holen, J., Smart, K., Gourneau, B., & Block, L. (2007). Improving teaching and learning in the college classroom. In Proceedings of the Midwest Qualitative Research Conference, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN.
• Gourneau, B. (2005). Five attitudes of effective teachers: Implications for teacher training. Essays in Education, 13, 1–8.
• Manuscript Under Review
• Hung, W., Fu, H., & Gourneau, B. Conception of creativity: Perspectives from rural in-service teachers.
• Book Chapters
• Adjei-Boateng, E., & Gourneau, B. (2016). Mentoring and lived experiences of beginning teachers in a resident teacher program. In L. Keengew & M. Onchwari (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Global Issues in Next Generation Teacher Education (pp. xx-xx). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Gourneau, B., Beck, P., & Ross, V. (2011). Mentoring relationships. In J. B. Holen & A. Phillips (Eds.), Studies in Education from Diverse Contexts (pp. 39–58). College of Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota.
• Gourneau, B. (2011). Words from teachers, parents, and children: How to establish effective relationships in schools. In B. Kozuh, A. Kozlowska, M. Sebart, & J. Mazgon (Eds.), Research of Educational Practice and Social Context of Education (pp. xx-xx). Rodn “WOM” Publishers, Poland.
• Holen, J., Gourneau, B., & Hung, W. (2010). Supporting purpose-driven teaching at the University of North Dakota, USA: A teacher education for the future project. In B. Kozuh, A. Kozlowska, M. Sebart, & J. Mazgon (Eds.), Research of Educational Practice and Social Context of Education (pp. 107–123). Poland: Rodn “WOM” Publishers.
• Smart, K., Bergland-Holen, J., Block, L., & Gourneau, B. (2007). Implementing an action research scholars’ program: Improving teaching and learning in the college classroom. In Proceedings of the Canadian Association for Distance Education, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
• Gourneau, B. (2009). An Invited Professional Book Review of T. Epstein. Interpreting National History: Race, Identity, and Pedagogy in Classrooms and Communities. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis. 155pp. International Journal of Multicultural Education. Volume 11 (1) pp.1-3.
• Gourneau, B. (2006). The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn From Each Other by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot. North Texas Parent and Teacher Connection, 3(3), 4-5.

PRESENTATIONS:

• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2023, June 25–26). Artificial intelligence in higher education. National Social Science Virtual Summer Seminar.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2022, November 7–9). Supporting teachers and students with social-emotional learning. National Technology and Social Science Fall Virtual Conference (Refereed).
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2022, June 21). Supporting the well-being of graduate students in higher education. National Social Science Virtual Summer Seminar.
• Hsieh, Y., & Gourneau, B. (2021, November 3). The roles of digital citizenship, digital well-being, and loneliness on children’s online victimization. National Council on Family Relations 2021 Annual Conference (Author only).
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2021, October 26–28). Teaching and learning in the hyflex environment. National Technology and Social Science Fall Virtual Conference.
• Robinson, J., Hunter, J., Gourneau, B., & Bahnson, A. (2021, April 7). Developing Indigenous students’ STEM identities through a phenomenon-based approach: Integrating a STREAM curriculum in the elementary classroom. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
• Gourneau, B., Smart, K., & Robinson, J. (2021, March 22–24). Face-to-face and distance learning for first-year teachers. National Technology and Social Science Virtual Conference.
• Smart, K., Gourneau, B., & Robinson, J. (2021, March 22–23). A year into the pandemic: Survey of education students’ well-being. National Technology and Social Science Virtual Conference.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2020, February 24). Considering children: How to adapt instruction for students with special needs and how to integrate technology to improve student learning. Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE), Las Vegas, NV.
• Robinson, J., Hunter, J., Gourneau, B., & Bahnson, A. (2020, March 17). Developing Indigenous students’ STEM identities through a phenomenon-based approach: Integrating a STREAM curriculum in the elementary classroom. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Portland, OR (Cancelled due to COVID-19).
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2019, February 25). Pre-service teachers’ understandings of the TPACK framework. Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE), Las Vegas, NV.
• Lazar, V., Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2019, October 21–25). A pilot study of exploring technology integration perspectives of preservice teachers. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2019 International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2018, March 27). Technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) in teacher education. National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2018, March 26). Promoting safe and positive interactions with children and technology. National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2017, April 9–11). Global citizenship instructional units for elementary education classrooms. National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV. (Presenter and Session Chair).
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2017, April 9–11). Incorporating group decision-making practices in pre-service teacher technology preparation. National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Hung, W., Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2016, April 8-12). Does 1:1 technology really work? An evaluation through the lens of activity theory. Technology-Enhanced Learning for the American Education Research Association’s Annual Meeting: Public Scholarship to Educate Diverse Democracies. Washington, D.C.
• Holen, J., Gourneau, B., & Hung, W. (2016, March 21-26). Leading people in a 1:1 technology implementation through the lens of activity theory. Conference Proceedings. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education: 2016 Bridging Theory and Practice Conference. Savannah, GA.
• Smart, K., Schneider, S., Gourneau, B., & Beck, P. (2015, October 28-30). Common core state standards and teacher preparation: State, university, and public-school collaborations. Center for Scholastic Inquiry’s International Academic Research Conference: Researching Professional Practice. Charleston, SC.
• Gourneau, B. (2015, April 16–20). Experiences of beginning teachers in a resident teacher program. Research on Teacher Induction: Examining Elements of Effective Induction for the American Education Research Association’s Annual Meeting: Toward Justice: Culture, Language, and Heritage in Education Research and Praxis. Chicago, IL.
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2014, August 3–7). Core values, communication, and clarity in the face of change. Changing Practices for Changing Times: Past, Present, and Future Possibilities for Self-Study Research. Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices. Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Sponsored by the Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices SIG of the American Educational Research Association
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2014). Teacher preparation and transition. Professional capital. Professional Capital Symposium - Transforming Leadership for the Transformation of Teaching in Every School, Department of Educational Leadership Conference. University of North Dakota, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2014, April 13–15). Global learning in the social studies classroom. National Technology and Social Science Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2014, April 13–15). Review and renewal of senior seminar course: Pedagogy and technology. National Technology and Social Science Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2013, April 17–20). Opening the world to pre-service teachers through research and service. Institute for Global Education Diplomacy. Association for Childhood Education International. Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2013, March 24–26). Social studies in schools: Students’ preferred methods of instruction. Las Vegas National Technology and Social Science Conference. National Social Science Association. Las Vegas, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2013, March 24–26). Pre-service teacher technology preparation and student teaching. National Technology and Social Science Conference. National Social Science Association. Las Vegas, NV.
• Holen, J., Gourneau, B., & Genareo, V. (2012, April 27–28). Core values: Staying who you are within a community. 9th Annual Action Research Conference: Emergent Models in Action Research: Technologies, Networks and Interdisciplinary Collaborations. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2012, April 1–3). Effective citizens for the future: Social studies needs more time in schools. National Technology and Social Science Conference. National Social Science Association. Las Vegas, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2012, April 1–3). Teacher education: Digital disconnects technology and pedagogy. National Technology and Social Science Conference. National Social Science Association. Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B. (2012, March 28–31). Anti-bullying education for children, teachers, and schools. Global Summit on Childhood. Association for Childhood Education International. Washington, D.C.
• Gourneau, B. (2012, January 2–4). Implementing an anti-bullying program: The change begins with you! Stop bullying. The Clute Institute 2012 Orlando International Academic Conference. Orlando, FL.
• Gourneau, B., Beck, P., & Smart, K. (2011). Collaborative curriculum integration on the issue of bullying in schools. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education International Conference. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE). Nashville, TN.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2010, October 10-12). Reflective observations: Parent-child interactions in public settings. National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference: National Technology and Social Science, Reno, NV.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2010, October 10-12). Supporting technology skill development of preservice teachers: Determining technology use and confidence. National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference: National Technology and Social Science, Reno, NV.
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010, June 17-18). Teaching from the inside out: An examination of core values. 16th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference: The Power of Grounded Theory for Social Change, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN.
• Gourneau, B., & Holen, J. (2010, May 4-7). Supporting purpose-driven teaching at the University of North Dakota: A teacher education for the future project. 34th International Annual Pacific Circle Consortium Conference: Transformative Education: From Vision to Action: Social Justice, Teacher Education, Innovative Approaches, Ideas, and Policies, School of Education at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR.
• Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010, May 4-7). A move toward core reflection. 34th International Annual Pacific Circle Consortium Conference: Transformative Education: From Vision to Action: Social Justice, Teacher Education, Innovative Approaches, Ideas, and Policies, School of Education at Southern Oregon University, May 4-7, 2010, Ashland, OR.
• Stonehouse, P., Shabb, C., Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2009, March 2-6). Reflective blogs as a tool for assessment of student learning. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Charleston, SC.
• Gourneau, B., Shabb, C., Smart, K., & Stonehouse, P. (2009, February 13-14). To blog or not to blog: That is the question… The Learning Educator: Fostering Our Own Development for Better Practice and Results, The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning, Bloomington, MN.
• Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2008, March 3-7). An art gallery of living history through the eyes of technology. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International 2008 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B., Ross, V., & Beck, P. (2008, March 24-28). Mentoring as a negotiation of relationship. American Educational Research Association, Theme: Research on Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities: Toward Civic Responsibility, New York, NY.
• Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2008, April 6-8). Alive, alive o: A gallery in the museum of history: Pre-service teachers and authentic learning in technology and social studies. 24th National Technology and Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV.
• Gourneau, B. (2008, August 3-7). How self-study informed my teacher education practices. Seventh International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices: Pathways to Change in Teacher Education: Dialogue, Diversity, and Self-Study, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Sponsored by the Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices SIG of the American Educational Research Association
• Gourneau, B., & Tepper, N. (2007). The unique celebrations and challenges of teaching in urban and rural school classrooms. Association for Teacher Educator’s National Conference, San Diego, CA.
• Gourneau, B. (2006). Who’s listening: Words of teachers, parents, and children. 14th Annual Conference on Parent Education, Denton, TX.
• Gourneau, B., & Tepper, N. (2005). Diversity issues with home-school relations. International Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Bismarck, NDState
• Gourneau, B. (2012). Implementing Marzano’s nine instructional strategies. Central Cass School District In-service, Casselton, ND.
• Gourneau, B. (2007). Teaching and learning: Creative approaches to the research process in teacher education. University of North Dakota Graduate School Scholarly Forum, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. 

Ed.D., Teacher Education, University of North Dakota (1994)

M.Ed., Special Education with an Emphasis in Preschool Special Education, University of North Dakota (1988)

B.S., Elementary Education, University of North Dakota, (1983)