Graduate School of Education Portland State University

Curriculum Vita

2009

Dannelle Diane Stevens

Graduate School of Education Portland State University

P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207

(503) 725-4679

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Educational Psychology Michigan State University 1992

Cognate: Teacher Education

M.S. Educational Studies University of Utah 1985

B.A. Political Science University of California, Berkeley 1965

EMPLOYMENT

2008-2009 /

Faculty-in-Residence, Assessment

Center for Academic Excellence / Portland State University
Office of Academic Affairs
2006-
1998-2006
1994-1998 /

Professor

Associate Professor, tenured

2003- MA/MS Program Coordinator
1999-00 Interim Department Chair
1998-00 Project Director, Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program

Assistant Professor

Coordinator, Professional Development Partnerships / Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Portland, OR
2000-2002 / Visiting Associate Professor
Graduate School of Education / Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey
1998 / Associate Professor
Summer, Traverse City / Michigan State University
Summer Masters Program
1992-94
1991-92 / Assistant Professor, Department Chair
Director of Teacher Education
Instructor (tenure-track) / Whitman College
Education Department
Walla Walla, WA
1993
1992 / Assistant Professor
Summer, Bangkok, Thailand
Summer, Sao Paulo, Brazil / Michigan State University
Grad. Studies in Ed. Overseas
1985-1991 / Instructor
Research Assistant / Michigan State University

School of Education

Dept. of Teacher Education,
Counsel., Ed, Psy & Spec. Ed.
1991 / Instructor / Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
1983-85 / Graduate Research Assistant
Supervisor, Student Teachers /

University of Utah

Salt Lake, UT
Public School Teacher
1981-83, MS Resource Room: Mathematics, reading
1973-81, Substitute teacher: K-12
1968-71, HS Teacher: US History, Sociology
1967-68, MS Teacher: Geography, English
1966-67, MS Teacher: US History, Engl., Reading / Grand Co. Middle School, Moab, UT
Grand Co. Schools, Moab, UT
W.C. Overfelt HS, San Jose, CA
East Prairie School, Skokie, IL
Foothill Intermediate, Walnut Creek, CA

DISSERTATION

TITLE: Urban Teachers' Views of Literacy Teaching and Learning:

An examination from Mechanistic and Contextualistic Perspectives, 1992

DIRECTOR: Linda Anderson, Professor, Michigan State University.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Books.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. E. (2009). Journal Keeping: How to use reflective writing for learning, teaching, professional insight and positive change. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishers.

http://www.journalkeeping.com

Stevens, D. D. & Levi, A. (2005). Introduction to rubrics: An assessment tool to save grading time, convey effective feedback, and promote student learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishers.

http://www.introductiontorubrics.com

Cooper, J. E. & Stevens, D. D. (Eds.). (2002). Tenure in the sacred grove: Issues and strategies for women and minorities. New York: State University of New York.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Articles.

Stevens, D. D., Emil, S. & Yamashita, M. (in review). Collaborative mentoring and journal keeping: Pathways to success for international graduate students. Mentoring and Tutoring.

Grimes, K. J. & Stevens, D. D. (2009, May). Glass, bug & mud. Phi Delta Kappan, 90(9), 677-680.

Cooper, J. E. & Stevens, D.D. (2006). Journal-keeping and academic work: Four cases of higher education professionals. Reflective Practice: An International Journal, 7(4), 349-366.

Stevens, D. D. & Levi, A. J. (2005). Leveling the field: Using rubrics to achieve greater equity in teaching and assessment.Essays onTeaching Excellence,Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, 17 (1).

Girgin, K. Z. & Stevens, D. D. (2005). Bridging in-class participation with innovative instruction: Use and implications in a Turkish university classroom. Journal of Innovation in Education and Teaching International, 42(1), 93-106..

Stevens, D.D., Sarigul, S. & Deger, H. (2002). Turkish student teachers' early experiences in schools: Critical incidents, reflection and a new teacher education program. Networks: An on-line action research journal. http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/~ctd/networks/journal/Vol%205(2).2002sept/

Peterson, K.D., Stevens, D. D. & Mack, C. (2001). Presenting complex teacher evaluation data: Advantages of dossier organization techniques over portfolios. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 15(2), 121-133.

Stevens, D. D. & Everhart, R.E. (2000). Designing and tailoring school-university partnerships: A straightjacket, security blanket or just a loose coat? The Professional Educator, 22(2), 39-49.

Stevens, D. D. (2000). University teaching as performance: A review of Teaching & performing: Ideas for energizing your classes. Journal of General Education, 48 (4), 293-297.

Stevens, D.D. (1999). Feedback, accountability and the standards-based system. Oregon English Journal, 21 (2), 2-4.

Latiolais, P. & Stevens, D. D. (Summer, 1999). Service learning and the standards-based system: Warring factions or compatible partners? National Society for Experiential Education Journal, 24 (4), 8-12.

Stevens, D. D. (1999). The ideal, real and surreal in school-university partnerships: Reflections of a boundary spanner. Teaching and Teacher Education: An international journal, 15 (3), 287-299.

Peterson, K. D., Stevens, D. D. & Ponzio, R. C. (1999). Variable data sources in teacher evaluation. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 31 (3), 123-132.

Stevens, D. D. & Englert, C. (1993). Making writing strategies work. Teaching Exceptional Children, 26 (1), 34-39.

Englert, C. S., Raphael, T. E., Anderson, L. M., Stevens, D. D. & Anthony, H. M. (1991). Making writing strategies and self-talk visible: Cognitive strategy instruction in writing. American Educational Research Journal, 28(2), 337-372.

Palincsar, A. S., David, Y., Winn, J. & Stevens, D. D. (1991). Examining the contexts of strategy instruction. Remedial and Special Education, 12(3),43-53.

Peterson, K. D., Driscoll, A., & Stevens, D. (1990). Primary grade student reports for teacher evaluation. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 4, 175-183.

Driscoll, A., Peterson, K., Browning, M. & Stevens, D. (1990). Teacher evaluation in early childhood education: What information can young children provide? Child Study Journal, 20 (2), 67-79.

Palincsar, A. S., Stevens, D. D. & Gavelek, J. R. (1989). Collaborating with teachers in the interest of student collaboration. International Journal of Educational Research, 13, 41-54.

Anderson, L. M., Stevens, D. D., Prawat, R. S. & Nickerson, J. (1988). Classroom task environments and students' task-related beliefs. Elementary School Journal, 88(3), 281-295.

Peterson, K. D. & Stevens, D. D. (1988). Student reports for teacher evaluation. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 2, 19-31.

Stevens, D. D. & Driscoll, A. (1986). An intervention study of a staff development program on effective instruction strategies. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 22(1), 4-13.

Peterson, K. D. & Stevens, D. D. (1988). Student reports for school teacher evaluation. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 2, 19-31.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS OR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS: Invited Performances

Stevens, D. D. & Levi, A. J. (2009, May). Too much time grading? Invited contribution to Professional and Organizational Development and National Education Association newletter publication, Thriving, 4 pages.

Stevens, D. D. (2007, Oct.). Where is the scholarship in our teaching? Invited workshop for Fall Focus on Faculty Conference, Portland State University.

Stevens, D. D. (2007, Oct.) Equity and leadership in science and mathematics. Keynote workshop at National conference on Science and Math education for graduate students and new professors. National Science Foundation.

Stevens, D. D. (2007, Sept.). Teaching and learning, Learning and teaching: Different sides of the same coin? Keynote address: Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR

Stevens, D. D. (2005). Rubrics: An equitable and informative assessment tool. Presentation for faculty at Edime University, Matsuyama, Japan.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. E. (2005). Journal keeping: Learning and reflecting about learning through writing techniques. Presentation for faculty,Edime University, Matsuyama, Japan.

Cooper, J. E. & Stevens, D.D. (2005). Journal keeping and professional life: The power of teacher reflection. Presentation at the Japanese American Conference for Teacher Education, Portland, Oregon.

Stevens, D. D. (2005). Rubrics: A powerful classroom assessment tool for teaching and learning. Presentation at the Japanese American Conference for Teacher Education, Portland, Oregon.

Stevens, D. D. (1996). Keynote Address: Where is the ACTION in action research? Oregon Dept. of Education, State Goals 2000 Conference, Bend, OR.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Chapters & Articles

Stevens, D. D.,& Levi, A. J. (2009). Rubrics: An assessment tool to demystify academic language for international and non-traditional students. In R. Berry & B. Adamson (Eds.), Assessment Reform and Education Change, (pp.xxx-xxx). London: Springer.

Sands, M. K. & Stevens, D. D. (2004). Teacher Education in Turkey: Issues and challenges. In K. Mutua & C. Sunal (Eds.), Research on Education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. InfoagePress.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. E. (2002). Journal-keeping: The professional and personal. In J. E. Cooper & D. D. Stevens (Eds.), Tenure in the Sacred Grove: Issues and Strategies for women and minorities. New York, NY: State University of New York Press.

Foster-Fishman, P. E. & Stevens, D. D. (2002). Service Learning: Documenting the Scholarship of Application. In J. E. Cooper & D. D. Stevens (Eds.), Tenure in the Sacred Grove: Issues and Strategies for women and minorities. New York, NY: State University of New York Press.

Stevens, D. D. (1999). The –swampy lowlands” or academic –high grounds”: Where is the scholarship in new faculty work? In A. Driscoll & E. A. Lynton (Eds.) Making outreach visible: A guide to documenting professional service and outreach. Washington, DC: American Association of Higher Education.

Cooper, J. , Temple, J. & Stevens, D. D. (1998, October). Designing and redesigning faculty development programs for women and faculty of color: A comparative study of two programs at different stages of development. Conference Proceedings from Keeping our faculties: Addressing the recruitment and retention of faculty of color in higher education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Stevens, D. D. (1998). Standards do not stand alone: Working in the standards-based education system. Professional Development Network Newsletter, 3 (3), p. 2.

Stevens, D. D. & Lachman, K. (1997, Fall). Adding value to school-university partnerships through collaboration. The Faculty Focus, 3 (1), 6-7.

Stevens, D. D. (1997). Professional knowledge shared. Professional Development Network Newsletter, 2 (1), 1.

Stevens, D. D. (1997). New grants focus on standards. Professional Development Network Newsletter, 2 (1), 2.

Stevens, D. D. (1997). Teachers study ways to improve their practice: 1996-97 Goals 2000 grants in action. Professional Development Network Newsletter, 2 (1), 2.

Stevens, D. D. (1996, Fall). School reform: The role of higher education. PSU: Continuing Education Catalogue, 1.

Stevens, D. D. (1995) New commitment to professional development. PSU: School of Education, Annual Report, pp. 8-9.

Palincsar, A. S., Winn, J., David, Y., Snyder, B. & Stevens, D. (1993). Approaches to strategy instruction reflecting different assumptions regarding teaching and learning. In L. Meltzer (Ed.), Strategy Assessment and Instruction for students with learning disabilities. Boston: Pro-Ed.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Monographs

Stevens, D. D. & teachers at TED-Ankara Kolegi (2002). Rubrics for real: A handbook for teachers learning to use rubrics. Ankara, Turkey: TED-Ankara Kolegi Press.

Anderson, L. M., Raphael, T. E., Englert, C. S., & Stevens, D. D. (1992). Teaching writing with a new instructional model: Variations in teachers' beliefs, instructional practice, and their students' performance (Research Series No. 209). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, Institute for Research on Teaching.

Anderson, L. M., Stevens, D. D. Prawat, R. S. & Nickerson, J. (1988). Classroom task environments and students' task-related beliefs (Research Series No. 184). East Lansing: Michigan State University, Institute for Research on Teaching.

Peterson, K., Kauchak, D., Mitchell, A., McCarthey, S., & Stevens, D. D. (1985). Utah Teacher Evaluation Project: The Park City Career Ladder Design. Salt Lake City: University of Utah (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 265 143).

Stevens, D. D. (1985). An intervention study of a staff development program on effective instruction strategies. Unpublished master's thesis. University of Utah, Salt Lake City.

REFEREED PAPER PRESENTATIONS at National and International Professional Meetings

Stevens, D. D. & Caskey, M. (2009, April). Action research and creativity: Changing and empowering teacher definition of research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. E., (2009, April). Faculty journal keeping across the disciplines: A teaching, writing and work management resource. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Stevens, D. D., Fischer, W., Latiolais, P. & Ramette, C. (2008, October). Moving toward a campus-wide culture of teaching, learning and assessment: A multi-dimensional task. Paper presentation at the Annual Assessment Institute, IUPIU, Indianapolis, IN.

Cooper, J. C. & Stevens, D. D. (2008, October). Journal keeping in professional life: Weaving patterns of balance. Roundtable presentation at the annual conference of Professional and Organizational Development, Reno, Nevada.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. C. (2008, October). Weaving patterns of practice through reflection: Making journal writing work. Paper presentation at the annual conference of Professional and Organization Development, Reno, Nevada.

Stevens, D. D. & Caskey, M. M. (2008, March). Reflection in action research: The engine of teacher empowerment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.

Cooper, J. E. & Stevens, D. D. (2008, March). Assessment of classroom journal writing: Meeting the goals of reflective judgment and civic engagement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.

Stevens, D. D., Emil, S. & Yamashita, M. (2007, October). What role does journal keeping play in mentoring international doctoral students? Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western Washington Regional Research Conference for the Education of Adults, Bellingham, WA.

Stevens, D. D. & Cooper, J. E. (2007, April). Journal writing in the classoom: Effective use and assessment across the professions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Stevens, D. D., Emil, S. & Yamashita, M. (2007, January). Strategies for shaping our future: Mentoring international graduate students through journal keeping. Poster presented at the Oregon Women in Higher Education Conference, Portland, Oregon.

Stevens, D.D. (2006). Journal keeing in the classroom: Effective use and assessment across the disciplines. Paper presented at the annual Lily conference on college teaching, Oxford, Ohio.

Stevens, D. D. & Emil, S. (2006, Oct.). Rubrics as assessment tools: Demystifying academic expectations for non-traditional students. Paper presented at the Professors of Development Conference, Portland, OR

Stevens, D. D., Cooper, J. E. & Lasater, K. (2006). Journal keeping in educational settings: Doorway to engaged citizenship, reflective practice and adult development. Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.