Dr. Pamela Evanshen, Associate Professor

Early Childhood Education Program

Human Development & Learning

College of Education - Box 70548

Johnson City, TN 37614-1707

Phone:  423-439-7694

Fax:  423-439-7790

e-mail:  evanshep@etsu.edu

Office:  Warf-Pickel 312

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ETSU Teaching Schedule

Current Semester: Fall, 2007
Undergraduate Courses
bulletECED 3220 - Learning Environments for Young Children, T/R 9:45-11:05 and 2:15-3:35, W-P 515
bulletECED 4161 - Curriculum Development, T/R 12:40-2:05, W-P 515
Graduate Courses
bulletECED 5330 - History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Programs, Wed. 4:30-7:30, Bristol Campus

Other Courses Taught

bulletECED 5520 - Program Planning
bulletHDAL 4956/5956 - Creating a Caring Classroom Community
bulletECED 5332 - Designing Early Childhood Learning Environments
bulletECED 5357  - Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
bulletECED 5335 - Assessing and Evaluating Young Children
bulletECED 5336 - Advanced Creative Development
bulletHDAL 4956/5956 - Implementing Curricula based on Brain Research in Preschool and Primary Classrooms
bulletHDAL 4956/5956 - Building Community and Establishing Procedures in the Early Childhood Classroom

Academic Philosophy and Research Interests

Philosophy of Education: "Live, grow, and learn."  We learn by doing, by experiencing the world around us, by constantly building on our prior knowledge and experiences. My goal as an Early Childhood educator is to build on my own prior experiences in education, collaborate with others, and encourage positive change to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.

Research Interests: Multiage, brain-based learning, constructivist vs. traditional teaching methods in elementary schools and the impact the environment plays in engaging learners in the primary grades.

Education

1982 - Tusculum College - BA - Special Education major, Elementary & Early Childhood minors

1984 - East Tennessee State University - MEd - Special Education, Early Childhood Education Emphasis

2001 - East Tennessee State University - EdD. - Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis -

Dissertation - An analysis of  configurations in a nongraded  elementary school in Northeast Tennessee.   Link to Document Here

Conference Presentations

National/International Presentations

Evanshen, P., & Crowe, T.  (October, 2007).  Moving constructivist practice into primary classrooms:  Beginning with the environment.  Annual Conference for the Association for Constructivist Teaching.  Berkeley, CA. 

Evanshen, P., & Phillips, L. (April, 2006). Primary learning environments that teach! Annual Association for Childhood Education International conference.  San Antonio, TX.

Evanshen, P., & Malkus, A. (April, 2006). Show me the money: Grant writing for technology.  Annual Association for Childhood Education International conference. San Antonio, TX.

Evanshen, P., Myron, M., & Grewal, D. (March, 2006).  Integrating theory and practice in virtual classrooms.  Annual Conference of National Association of Laboratory Schools.  New York, NY. 

Evanshen, P., & Phillips, L. (December, 2005). Primary classroom environments utilizing brain compatible elements. Annual National Association for the Education of Young Children conference. Washington, D.C..

Evanshen, P., & Phillips, L. (March, 2005).  Brain compatible learning environments.  Annual Association for Childhood Education International conference.  Washington, DC.

Evanshen, P., Malkus, A., & Phillips, L.  (April, 2004). 21st century teaching with technology: From the college classroom to the preschool/primary learning environment.  Annual Association for Childhood Education International conference.  New Orleans, LA.

Evanshen, P. & Phillips, L. (April, 2003).  Redesigning a college classroom environment conducive to learning.  Annual Association for Childhood Education International conference.  Phoenix, AZ.

Evanshen, P., Lewis, S. & Arnold, M. (November, 1999).  Reading and writing in the primary multiage classroom.  Annual National  Association for the Education of Young Children conference.  New Orleans, LA.

Evanshen, P. & Lewis, S. (November, 1996).  Developmentally appropriate practice in a multiage K-2 classroom using learning centers and contracts. Annual National Association for the Education of Young Children conference.  Dallas, TX.

Regional Conferences

Evanshen, P., & Myron, M. (July, 2007).  Walking tour of ETSU University School kindergarten through 4th grade learning environments.  Annual East Tennessee State University Early Childhood Conference, Johnson City, TN. 

Evanshen, P.  (July, 2007).  Creative discovery room:  Quality learning centers.  Annual East Tennessee State University Early Childhood Conference, Johnson City, TN. 

Evanshen, P., Isbell, R., & Willis, C. (July, 2006).  ETSU's Doctorate in Early Childhood.  Annual East Tennessee State University Early Childhood Conference,  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Myron, M. (July, 2006).  Walking tour of ETSU University School kindergarten through 4th grade learning environments.  Annual East Tennessee State University Early Childhood Conference, Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (July, 2006).  Creative discovery room: Quality learning centers.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Myron, M. (July, 2005).  Learning environments of five teachers who embrace the constructivist philosophy. 

Evanshen, P. (July, 2005).  Creative discovery room: Quality learning centers.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Cook, T. (July, 2004).  Using the environment as a teaching tool in the primary classroom.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P., & McPeak, P., (July, 2004).  Classroom environments utilizing brain-based teaching strategies.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (July, 2004).  Creative discovery room: Quality learning centers.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. & Phillips, L. (October, 2003). Environments that work!  Annual Tennessee Association of Childhood Education International conference. Jackson, TN.

Evanshen, P. (July, 2003).  Creative discovery room: Quality learning centers.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P., Phillips, L., Nester, C. & Archer, M. (July, 2002).  Real learning: Ways to make learning meaningful.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. & Cook, T. (July, 2002).  Readiness: What early childhood educators need to know.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (July, 2002).  Quality learning centers.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Greer, C., Evanshen, P., Lewis, S., & Duncan, K. (March, 2001).  The road to “Blue Ribbon”. Workshop presented.  NOVA Southeastern University Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Institute.  Knoxville, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Cook, T. (July, 1999).  Leadership in early childhood.  Annual Early Childhood Conference at East Tennessee State University.  Johnson City, TN.

Clark, B., Evanshen, P., Meade, T., & Ervin, C. (October, 1997).  21st century school.  Tennessee Superintendent’s annual conference.  Gatlinburg, TN.

Local Presentations & Workshops

Evanshen, P.  (July, 2007).  Brain-compatible learning environments.  Presentation to Faculty, Johnson Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN. 

Evanshen, P. (July, 2007).  Using the environment to engage the learner.  Presentation to Faculty, Kennedy Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (April, 2007).  Brain compatible elements in the elementary school classroom.  Presentation to Faculty, Kennedy Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN.   

Evanshen, P. (March, 2007). Learning environments in elementary schools that teach.  Presentation to Faculty, Kennedy Elementary School.   Kingsport, TN

Evanshen, P. (June, 2006).  Integrated thematic instruction.  Summer Staff Development Presentation , Bristol City Schools. Bristol, TN.

Evanshen, P. (April, 2006). Brain-based research and Positive Discipline.  Presentation  to Faculty, Roosevelt Elementary School.   Kingsport, TN

Evanshen, P. (August, 2005). Integrated thematic instruction.  Summer Staff Development Presentation, Roosevelt Elementary School.   Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (May, 2005).  How to reach all children through learning styles and multiple intelligences.  Presentation to Lakeview Association for the Education of Young Children.

Evanshen, P. (September, 2004).  The environment:  The curriculum’s textbook.  Presentation to Faculty, Johnson Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN.

 Evanshen, P. (September, 2004). Rating the learning environment for brain compatible elements.  Presentation to Faculty, Roosevelt Elementary School.   Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (June, 2004).  Integrated thematic instruction.  Presentation to Faculty, Avoca Elementary School. Bristol, TN.

Evanshen, P. (June, 2004).  Integrated thematic instruction and the brain compatible classroom.  Presentation to Faculty, Roosevelt Elementary School. Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (May, 2004).  Integrated thematic instruction.  Presentation to Faculty, Roosevelt Elementary School. Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (May, 2004).  Kindergarten readiness.  Presentation to Parent Teacher Association, Johnson Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN. 

Evanshen, P. (April, 2004).  Enhancing the learning environment.  Presentation  to Even Start Staff, Even Start State-wide conference, Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (March, 2004).  Multiple intelligences.  Presentation to Bristol  Association for the Education of Young Children.

Evanshen, P. (November, 2003).  The environment: The curriculum’s textbook. Presentation to Administrative Staff, Bristol City Schools.  Bristol, TN.

Evanshen, P. (April, 2003).  Preschool literacy.  Presentation to Parent Teacher Association, Johnson Elementary School.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. & Malkus, A. (February, 2003).  No Child Left Behind: How early childhood faculty can help.  Presentation to East Tennessee Education Administrators.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (October, 2002).  Team building.  Workshop presented to Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency and Bristol City Schools preschool teachers.  Bristol, TN.

Evanshen, P. (June, 2002).  Positive discipline.  Workshop presented for Bristol City Schools Staff Development.  Bristol, TN.

Evanshen, P. & Hundley, T. (1999 & 2000). Positive discipline.  Workshops presented for Kingsport City Schools Staff Development.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (December, 1999).  Brain compatible learning and integrated thematic instruction.  Presentation to Educational Leadership Doctoral Cohort.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (July, 1999).  Brain-based learning.  Workshop presented to graduate students in Early Childhood Creativity class at ETSU.  Johnson City, TN.

Evanshen, P. (1999).  Quality experiences for young children.  Eastman Chemical Company Lunch Forum.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Lewis, S. (1998).  All you wanted to know about kindergarten but were afraid to ask.  Kingsport Community Presentation.  Kingsport, TN.

Greer, C., & Evanshen, P. (August, 1998).  Brain-based learning.  Kingsport City Schools New Teacher Orientation.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (1996).  Creating meaningful learning communities.  Workshop presented for Kingsport City Schools Staff Development.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P., Lewis, S., & Dade, C.  (April, 1995).  Constructing the curriculum.  Workshop presented for Kingsport City Schools Staff Development.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P., & Lewis, S. (1995).  Six weeks to sixth grade – A school for the 21st century.  ‘95’ Tennessee Update.  Nashville, TN.

Evanshen, P. (August, 1995).  Setting up a developmentally appropriate learning environment.  Workshop presented for Kingsport City Schools Staff Development.  Kingsport, TN.

Evanshen, P. (1995).  Developmentally appropriate practice.  Workshop presented for Head Start.  Gate City, VA.

Evanshen, P., Salyer, P., & Simpson, B. (August, 1994).  Developmentally appropriate practice.  Workshop presented for Kingsport City Schools Staff Development.  Kingsport, TN.

Publications

Dissertation:

Evanshen, P. (2001). An analysis of configurations in a nongraded elementary school in Northeast Tennessee. Retrieved February 11, 2002, from East Tennessee State University, Electronic Theses and Dissertations Web site: http://etd-submit.etsu.edu/etd/  theses/available/etd-0416101-211857/ 

Articles:

Refereed Journal Publications

Ringsmose, C., & Evanshen, P. (February, 2007). Mange FORDELE ved ALDERSINTEGRATION (Why Multiage Classrooms?).  Frie Skoler (Magazine for Danish Free School), 2, 32-33.

Ringsmose, C., & Evanshen, P. (February, 2007). Niveaudelt- eller aldersintegreret.  (A comparative narrative of the Danish “Folkeskole” and a Primary Multiage School in America).  Underviserre (The Danish Magazine for Teachers), 36-37.

Evanshen, P., & Phillips, L. (2006). Family fun day: Making a difference. Dimensions of Early Childhood. 34(2), 20-25.

Evanshen, P., & Clark, B. (2005). Maximizing early childhood practices by incorporating constructivist principles in an elementary school. The Constructivist, 16(1).

Evanshen, P., & Lewis, S. (2003). Reading and writing workshop in a multiage primary classroom. Tennessee Reading Teacher, 31(2), 2-5.

Evanshen, P. (2002). Non-graded, multiage classrooms: Structural processes that actually work. Tennessee’s Children, Winter, 25-27.

University Teaching Experiences

Courses Taught Prior to ETSU Current Position:

   
ETSU
HDAL 3117 - Learning Environments
HDAL 4257 - Mentoring in Early Childhood
HDAL 5355 - Administration & Management of Programs in Early Childhood
   
MILLIGAN COLLEGE (Adjunct Faculty)
Administering Early Childhood Programs 
   
NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Adjunct Faculty)
Childcare Guidance
   
TECTA (TENNESSEE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING ALLIANCE)
Orientation Module for Administering Early Childhood Programs
NAEYC Accreditation Seminars

                                                                  12/10/2007 Last Updated