Pamela Beck

I have had the opportunity to teach nearly all undergraduate and graduate literacy course offerings.  My current teaching experiences are at the graduate level to include:

T&L 525 Writing in the Classroom

T&L 530 Foundations of Reading Instruction

T&L 531 Early Literacy and Development

T&L 532 Leading Teacher Learning

T&L 534 Basic Reading & Diagnosis

T&L 563 Classroom Based Coaching Practices

T&L 564 Designing Professional Development for Teachers

T&L 583 Reading Clinic

My research interests include teacher preparation, instructional coaching, effective practice in literacy learning, literacy curriculum, instruction and assessment, differentiated literacy strategies, early literacy, and process based, student-centered views of teaching. 

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Daniels, S. & Beck, P. (2020). Perceptions of teacher-writers: Sustaining a writing life.  Journal of Writing Teacher Education. Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 3. Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/wte/vol9/iss2/3/

Daniels, S. & Beck, P. (2019). Perceptions of teacher-writers: Initial influences to write. Northwest Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 14: Iss. 2, Article 4.  Available at: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/nwjte/vol14/iss2/4N

Beck, P. & Sims, J. (2017). Layered Learning in an Online Clinical Reading Education Course: Video Feedback Over Embedded Teaching Videos. Journal of Literacy, Practice and Research. 42(3), 14-21.

Beck, P. (2014). Multigenre text set integration: Motivating reluctant readers through successful experiences with text. Journal of Reading Education. 40(1), 12-19.

Barrentine, S., Waller, R., & Beck, P. (2011). Preservice teachers’ development of professional knowledge about strategic comprehension. Journal of Reading Education, 37(1), 26-32.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Beck, P. (2012). Elementary Education Preservice Teacher Candidates' Participation and Perceptions of a Professional Book Club: A Case Study. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 1100-1105). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.  Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/39723.

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 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 4173-4177). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/36987.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Alshaya, K., & Beck, P. (2021). Perceived challenges and opportunities of digital games. In K.J. (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Innovations in Non-Traditional Educational Practices. (pp. 237-256). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Alshaya, K., & Beck, P. (2021). The Perceived Appropriateness of Digital Games from ELL Teachers. In K.J. Editor & T.Y. Editor (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Equity in Computer Science in P-16 Education. (pp. 185-200). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Gourneau, B., Beck, P., & Ross, V. (2011). Mentoring relationships. In J.B. Holen, and A. Phillips (Eds.), Studies in education from diverse contexts (pp. 39-58). Grand Forks, ND: College of Education and Human Development.

Beck, P. (2011). Family involvement models in elementary education. In G. Olsen, and M. Fuller (Eds.) Home-school relations: Working Successfully with parents and families (4th ed., pp. 187-193). Columbus, OH: Pearson.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

Daniels, S. & Beck, P. (under review). A path to self-authorship: The pre-service teacher-writer.  English Language Teaching and Linguistics Studies (ISSN 2640-9836 (Print) ISSN 2640-9844 (Online)

Volk, A. & Beck, P. (under review). Instructional Coaching and Resilience: Leaning into the Sharp Points.  The Learning Professional.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

2021 Volk, A. & Beck, P. (in preparation).  Instructional Coaching and Efficacy: How School Leaders Can Cultivate Coaching Efficacy. 

2021 Alshaya, K. & Beck, P.  (in preparation). ELL teachers’ attitude towards digital games.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

National/International

Beck, P. (October, 2020).  Lead by Writing: Using Your Personal Writing Life to Guide Instruction.  International Literacy Association, SIG:Organization of Educators in Literacy (OTEL), accepted for fall virtual conference.

Beck, P.  (October, 2019).  The Influence of a Teacher’s Reading Life on Instructional Decisions: Voices from Children.  New Orleans, LA: 63rd Annual Convention of the International Literacy Association.  SIG: Organization of Educators in Literacy (OTEL), part of the International Literacy Conference.

Beck, P. (July 2018).  Literacy Analysis of a First Year Teacher: Effectiveness When Planning with a Purpose and a Gradual Release of Responsibility Delivery. Austin, TX: 62nd Annual Convention of the International Literacy Association. SIG: Organization of Educators in Literacy (OTEL), part of the International Literacy Conference

Beck, P. (July 2017). Video Feedback: Using Screencast in an Online Clinical Course. Orlando, FL: 61st Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy (OTEL), part of the International Reading Conference.

Beck, P. (July, 2016). Parent Perceptions Related to Program Success and Improvement of a University Summer Reading Program. Boston, MA: 61st Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy (OTEL), part of the International Reading Conference.

Smart, K., Gourneau, B., & Beck, P. (October 2015). Common Core State Standards and Teacher Preparation: State, University, and Public School Collaborations. Charleston, SC: Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Research Conference (CSI).

Beck, P. & Hagen, B. (October 2014). Program Assessment: Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of their Preparation in Reading Instruction. Chaska, MN: Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Research Conference (CSI).

Beck, P. (May 2014). Case Study Examination and Development for Responsive and Effective Literacy Instruction in a Summer Reading Clinic. New Orleans, LA: 59th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy (OTEL), part of the International Reading Conference.          

Barrentine, S. & Beck, P. (April 2013). Teachers, Writing Notebooks and Literature in the Writing Workshop. San Antonio, TX: 58th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association (IRA).

Beck, P. (April 2013). Building Professional Knowledge for Effective Literacy Instruction through Case Study Examination and Design. San Antonio, TX: 58th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading (OTER), part of the International Reading Conference.

Beck, P. (May 2012). Preservice Teacher Candidates as Professional Book Club Members. Chicago, IL: 57th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading (OTER), part of the International Reading Conference.

Beck, P. (March 2012). Elementary Education Preservice Teacher Candidates’ Participation and Perceptions of an Online Professional Book Club: A Case Study. Austin, TX: 23rd International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE).

Beck, P. & Barrentine, S. (May, 2011). Engaging Struggling Readers Through Text Sets. Orlando, FL: 56th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading (OTER), part of the International Reading Conference.

Gourneau, G., & Beck, P. (March, 2011). Collaborative Curriculum Integration on the Issue of Bullying in Schools. Nashville, TN: 22nd International Conference for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE).

Barrentine, S., Beck, P., & Waller (April, 2010). A Dose of Reality: Preservice Teachers’ Reading Instruction in Field Placements. Chicago, IL: 55th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading, part of the International Reading Conference.

Beck, P. (January, 2010). Exploring Mentoring with Two First-Year Teachers: A Case Study. Honolulu, HI: 8th Annual Conference of the Hawaii International Conference on Education.

Barrentine, S., Waller, R., & Beck, P. (May, 2009). Engaging with Touchstone Literature: Fertile Ground for Growing a Secure Knowledge                     Base to Teach Reading. Minneapolis, MN: 54th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. SIG: Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading, part of the International Reading Conference.

Gourneau, B., Beck, P., & Ross, V. (March, 2008). Mentoring Relationships and the Negotiation of Narratives. New York, NY: American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA).

State

Beck, P. (September, 2016). Step Back from Q & A: Assess Comprehension a Different Way. Fargo, ND: “Herding All Readers”, North Dakota Reading Association Conference (NDRA).

Beck, P. (April, 2010). Raising Real Readers. Grand Forks, ND:Navigating Literacy in a Changing  World, North Dakota Reading Association.                      

Beck, P. (April 2005). Are Your Students Bored with Writing? Add Pizzazz with the Six Traits. Conference of the North Dakota Reading Association, Grand Forks, ND.

Beck, P. (October, 1999). Putting the Pieces Together. 26th IRA Plains Regional Conferences, Grand Forks, ND.

Beck, P. (August 1997). I’d Like to Buy a Vowel. Walsh-Pembina Consortium Inservice. August 18-19, 1997.

Local

Beck, P. (May 2016) Student Interaction and Reflective Learning. Teaching with Technology - Center for Instructional Learning Technologies (CILT), Grand Forks, ND

Beck, P. (February 2015). Qualtrics: Its Impact on Course Development Decision-making. Center for Instructional Learning Technologies (CILT), Grand Forks, ND

Barrentine, S. & Beck, P. (January 2012). Best Practices in Literacy Instruction. Lake Agassiz Reading Council (LARC), Grand Forks, ND.

A.A., Early Childhood Education, Mayville State University, Mayville, ND  1979

B.S., Elementary Education, Mayville State University, Mayville, ND  1981

M.Ed., Reading Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND  1995

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND  2008