Biography
Bonni Gourneau is an Associate Professor in Elementary Education for the Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Professional Practice. Dr. Gourneau earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and a Doctorate in Teacher Education from the University of North Dakota.
As a UND faculty member, Dr. Gourneau has been actively involved in teaching, research, and service. She is the graduate director for the Elementary Education Master Degree Program, the UND advisor for the Elementary Education Resident Teacher Program, and the Doctoral Director of the Teaching and Leadership Ph.D. Doctoral Program.
Undergraduate Courses:
T&L 250 Introduction to Education
T&L 312 Home School Relations
T&L 330 Introduction to Teaching and Learning
T&L 430 Social Studies for the Elementary School- TEAM
T&L 470 Science for the Elementary School- TEAM
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 II Seminar
T&L 569 Action Research
T&L 580 Practicum in Schools
T&L 581 Seminar for the Resident Teacher Program- Fall Semester
T&L 582 Seminar for the Resident Teacher Program- Spring Semester
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
T&L 900 Inquiry-Based Learning
My research interests include teacher preparation, effective teaching and learning curricular instructional strategies and assessment techniques for elementary education, first-year teachers, mentoring in schools, action research and classroom-based inquiry for teachers, and bullying in schools.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications:
Smart, K. & Gourneau, B., & Lazar, V. (2020). Pre-service teachers and technology integration: Understanding technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK). National Social Science Technology Journal.
Brudvik, L., Gourneau, B., & Tack, D. (2018). Examining the identity of novice teacher educators. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal. 28 (3) pp.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. (pp.24-44) Taylor & Francis.
Holen, J., Hung, W., & Gourneau, B. (2016). Leadership in a 1:1 technology implementation: An evaluation through the lens of activity theory. (p.1178). Full paper accepted in Conference Proceedings. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 2016 Bridging Theory and Practice Conference, March 21-26, 2016, 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), pp. 299-317. ISSN: 1940-5847 (Print) ISSN: 1941-756X (Online).
Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2014). 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, August 3-7, 2014, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England.
Gourneau, B. (2013). Students’ perspectives of bullying in schools, Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, Second Quarter, 5, (2), pp. 117-126. ISSN: 1940-5847 (Print) ISSN: 1941-756X (Online).
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (May 2012). Digital disconnects in teacher education: Exploring the integration of personal technology into classroom instruction. National Social Science Technology Journal, 2, (4), pp. 1-3.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2012). Effective citizens for the future: Social studies needs more instructional time in schools. National Social Science Conference Proceedings, National Technology and Social Science Conference, 49, (1), pp. 79-85, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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), Vol. 46, (pp.146-150) El Cajon, Calif. Retrieve 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 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 4173-4177). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010). A move towards core reflection: Teaching from the inside out. Transformative Education: From Vision to Action: Social Justice, Teacher Education, Innovative Approaches, Ideas, and Policies. School of Education at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon. ISBN Electronic Conference Proceedings: 978-0-615-36636-4.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2010). Reflective observations: Parent-child interactions in public settings. The Social Science and Technology Conference Proceedings, National Social Science Association. Vol. 46 (pp. 59-64). Reno, Nevada.
Gourneau, B. (2009). Teacher educator as mentor: Reflections on a resident teacher program. Teaching and Learning: The Journal of Natural Inquiry and Reflective Practice, University of North Dakota. Volume 23, (2) pp. 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.), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International 2009 Published Proceedings. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. pp. 184-189.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2008). Alive, alive o: A gallery in the museum of history: Pre-service teachers and authentic learning in technology and social studies. National Social Science Conference Proceedings, Spring 2008, Volume 38 (2) pp. 219-224.
Gourneau, B. (2008). How self-study informed my teacher education practices. The Seventh International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices: Pathways to Change in Teacher Education: Dialogue, Diversity, and Self-Study, pp. 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.), Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Published Proceedings. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. pp. 4870-4874.
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. The International Conference of Teacher Research Published Proceedings, National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois.
Bergland-Holen, J., Smart, K., Gourneau, B., Block, L. (2007). Improving teaching and learning in the college classroom. Midwest Qualitative Research Published Proceedings, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Gourneau, B. (2005). Five attitudes of effective teachers: Implications for teacher training. Essays in Education, Volume 13, pp. 1-8.
Book Chapters:
Adjei-Boateng, E., & Gourneau, B. (2016). Mentoring and lived experiences of beginning teachers in a resident teacher program. In L. Keengew, Mbae: Onchwari (Eds). Handbook of Research on Global Issues in Next Generation Teacher Education (Chapter 13). 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). 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. Poland, Rodn “WOM” Publishers.
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. The Canadian Association for Distance Education Published Proceedings, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, May 2007.
Invited Book Review:
Gourneau, B. (2009). An Invited Professional Book Review of T. Epstein. (2009). 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.
Presentations: National and International:
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2020). 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), February 24, 2020. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robinson, J., Hunter, J., & Gourneau, B. (2020). 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 (NASRT), March 17, 2020. Portland, Oregon.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2019). Pre-service teachers’ understandings of the TPACK framework. Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE), February 25, 2019. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2018). Technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) in teacher education. National Technology and Social Science Conference, March 27, 2018. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2018). Promoting safe and positive interactions with children, and technology. National Technology and Social Science Conference, March 26, 2018. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2017). Global citizenship instructional units for elementary education classrooms. National Technology and Social Science Conference, April 9-11, 2017. Las Vegas, Nevada. (Presenter and Session Chair)
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2017). Incorporating group decision-making practices in pre-service teacher technology preparation. National Technology and Social Science Conference. April 9-11, 2017. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hung, W., Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2016). Does 1:1 technology really work? An evaluation through the lens of activity theory. Accepted paper for presentation at Technology-Enhanced Learning for the American Education Research Association’s Annual Meeting, Public Scholarship to Educate Diverse Democracies, April 8-April 12, 2016, Washington, D.C.
Holen, J., Gourneau, B., & Hung, W. (2016). Leading people in a 1:1 technology implementation through the lens of activity theory. Presentation and full paper accepted in Conference Proceedings. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education: 2016 Bridging Theory and Practice Conference, March 21-26, 2016, Savannah, GA.
Smart, K., Schneider, S., Gourneau, B., & Beck, P. (2015). 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, October 28-30, 2015, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gourneau, B. (2015). Experiences of beginning teachers in a resident teacher program. Accepted for presentation in a Paper Session titled, 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, April 16-April 20, Chicago, Illinois.
Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2014). 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, August 3-7, 2014, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England. (Peer and Blind Review)
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, North Dakota.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2014). Global learning in the social studies classroom. National Technology and Social Science Conference, April 13-15, 2014. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2014). Review and renewal of senior seminar course: Pedagogy and technology. National Technology and Social Science Conference. April 13-15, 2014. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2013). Opening the world to pre-service teachers through research and service. Institute for Global Education Diplomacy. Association for Childhood Education International, April 17-20, 2013. Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2013). Social studies in schools: Students’ preferred methods of instruction. Las Vegas National Technology and Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, March 24-26, 2013. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2013). Pre-service teacher technology preparation and student- teaching. National Technology and Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, March 24-26, 2013. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Holen, J., Gourneau, B., & Genareo, V. (2012). 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, April 27-28, 2012. San Diego, California.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2012). Effective citizens for the future: Social studies needs more time in schools. National Technology & Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, April 1-3, 2012. Las Vegas, NV.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2012). Teacher education: Digital disconnects technology, and pedagogy. National Technology & Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, April 1-3, 2012. Las Vegas, NV.
Gourneau, B. (2012). Anti-bullying education for children, teachers, and schools. Global Summit on Childhood, Association for Childhood Education International, March 28-31, 2012.Washington, D.C.
Gourneau, B. (2012). Implementing an anti-bullying program: The change begins with you! Stop bullying. The Clute Institute 2012 Orlando International Academic Conference, January 2-4, 2012. Orlando, Florida.
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, Tennessee.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2010). Reflective observations: Parent-child interactions in public settings. The National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference: National Technology and Social Science. October 10-12, 2010, Reno, Nevada.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2010). Supporting technology skill development of preservice teachers: Determining technology use and confidence. The National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference: National Technology and Social Science. National Social Science Association, October 10-12, 2010 Reno, Nevada.
Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010). 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, June 17-18, 2010, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gourneau, B., & Holen, J. (2010). 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, May 4-7, 2010, Ashland, Oregon.
Holen, J., & Gourneau, B. (2010). 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, Oregon.
Stonehouse, P., Shabb, C., Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2009). Reflective blogs as a tool for assessment of student learning. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, March 2-6, 2009, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gourneau, B., Shabb, C., Smart, K., & Stonehouse, P. (2009). 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, February 13-14, 2009, Bloomington, Minnesota.
Gourneau, B., & Smart, K. (2008). An art gallery of living history through the eyes of technology. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International 2008 Conference, March 3-7, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gourneau, B., Ross, V., & Beck, P. (2008). Mentoring as a negotiation of relationship. Theme: Research on Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities: Toward Civic Responsibility, 2008 American Educational Research Association, March 24-28, New York, New York.
Smart, K., & Gourneau, B. (2008). Alive, alive o: A gallery in the museum of history: Pre-service teachers and authentic learning in technology and social studies. The 24th National Technology and Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, April 6-8, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gourneau, B. (2008). How self-study informed my teacher education practices. Presentation at The 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. This is sponsored by the Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices SIG of the American Educational Research Association, August 3-7, 2008.
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, California.
Gourneau, B. (2006). Who’s listening: Words of teachers, parents, and children. The 14th Annual Conference on Parent Education. Denton, Texas.
Gourneau, B., & Tepper, N. (2005). Diversity issues with home school relations. The International Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota.
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)