Dr. LouAnn Bonnett

DEGREES EARNED / CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Ph.D. Educational Psychology/Child and Family Studies/2001/University of Denver
• M.Ed.Early Childhood Education/1986/Slippery Rock University
• B.S.Ed. Elementary Education & Special Education/1981/Slippery Rock State College

PRIMARY COURSES TAUGHT

• ECH 234: Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Settings
• ECH 236: Assessment and Planning- Using an Early Childhood Knowledge Base
• ECH 310: Family-Community Collaboration
• ECH 325: Young Children as Theory Builders
• ECH 505: The Healthy Infant, Toddler and Young Child
• ECH 510: Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care
• ECH 512: Supporting Children in Homes, Schools and Communities

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Parent-child interactions
• Quality early experiences
• Teacher preparation programs

MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

• Bonnett, L.A., Sayre, N., Smrekar, J. & Maguire, B. (2007, May). Enriching children's literacy skills through the CREATE Project. Paper presented at the 9th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece.
• Authentic Assessment, Standards and Curriculum
• Cultural Influences on Child Development Discipline, Punishment and Consequences: The Facts About Behavior Management
• Let's Investigate: Engaging Children in Projects!

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• PA Assoc. for Infant Mental Health
• National Assoc. of Early Childhood Educators
• Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators
• PA Child Care Assoc.
• National Assoc. for the Education of Young Children
• Assoc.for Childhood Education International