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Biography
Dr. Cheri Pierson is the author of several books related to English for Bible and Theology for English language learners who study theology in cross-cultural contexts. She served as a teacher educator in western and eastern Europe for 15 years. Her professional interests include teacher education (practicum in TESOL; methodology), teaching and creating materials in English for non-native speakers who study Bible and theology, and issues related to women in leadership in cross-cultural contexts.
Education (4)
Northern Illinois University: Ed.D., Education 1999
Dissertation: Contributions of Adult Christian and English Language Education to a Society in Transformation: A Case Study of the Emmanuel Bible Institute, Oradea, Romania
Wheaton College: M.A., Missions and Intercultural Studies / TESOL 1994
Gotesborgs Universitet (Sweden): Certificate, Swedish Language Proficiency 1984
Indiana University: B.S., English 1970
Areas of Expertise and Research Interests (10)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Tesol)
Teacher Education
Professional Development
Research
Curriculum Development
Women in Cross-Cultural Leadership
English for Bible and Theology
Second-Language Acquisition
Teacher Education Methodology
Mentoring
Professional Affiliations (8)
- Society of Professors of Education (1999-present)
- Adult Education Research Committee (1998-2007)
- TESOL International membership and membership in special interest sections for Adult Education, Higher Education, English for Specific Purposes; Caucus membership, CETC (Christian Educators of TESOL Caucus) (1993-present)
- Board, Christian Educators of International TESOL Caucus (2003-present) Steering Committee, Christians in English Language Teaching Conference (2006-2009) Proposal Reader (2007-present)
- Chair, Part-Time Issues Committee, IT-BE (2001-2002)
- Board member, IT-BE (2000-2002)
- IT-BE (TESOL/Bilingual Education) Committee for Standards of Higher Education (1993-present)
- Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society) : Member
Links (1)
Languages (2)
- English
- Swedish
Presentations and Event Appearances (17)
Thinking Theologically about Language Teaching
Moody/Wheaton ESL Conference. With Will Bankstown. Chicago, IL
2017-09-16
Exploring Community Inside and Outside Multicultural Adult ESL Classrooms
CELT Conference. With Audrey Welch. Seattle, WA
2017-03-21
Teaching English in Majority World Countries
Academic Presentation Compass Church, Wheaton, IL, 2017
Motivating Adults to Become Active English Language Learners
Academic Presentation. IT-BE 43rd Convention. With Lauren Nadolski and Audrey Welch. Naperville, IL, 2017
Exploring Storytelling and Visual Arts to Enhance Cross-Cultural Communication
Christian English Language Teacher’s Conference Baltimore, MD, 2016
Motivating Adults to Become Active English Language Learners
Moody/Wheaton ESL Ministry Conference. With Audrey Welch. Chicago, IL, 2016
Curriculum Issues in Teaching English for Academic Purposes
Academic Presentation for Handong Global University Wheaton, IL: Wheaton College Graduate School, 2016
Crossing Bridges for Effective Communication in K-12 Contexts
Academic Presentation. WAnet Schools. With Charity Renwick. Wheaton, IL: Wheaton College, 2015
Crossing Bridges for Effective Communication
Academic Presentation. Christian English Language Teachers Conference Toronto, Canada, 2015
Error Correction: A Dynamic Partnership between Teachers and Students
Academic Presentation. Illinois TESOL/ BE 38th Convention. With Alex Jones and Mary Elizabeth Moore. Naperville, IL, 2015
New Trends: Using Storytelling to Teach ESL
Chicagolands' 10th Annual ESL Ministry Conference Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL.
2015-04-11
From Foreign to Familiar: Experiencing Culture through Artistic Expression and Narrative
Academic Presentation. Christian English Language Teachers Conference. With Charity Renwick. Portland, Oregon, 2014
Fostering Community in Diverse Adult ESL Classrooms
Illinois TESOL/BE 37th Annual Convention. With Rachel Fabian, Hope Hardin, and Maria Hodapp. Naperville, Illinois, 2014
In Pursuit of Motivational Strategies that Enhance Independent Learning
Illinois TESOL / BE 36th Annual Convention Naperville, IL
2013-01-01
Motivating Adults to Become Autonomous Language Learners
Pennsylvania: Christian English Language Teachers Conference Philadelphia, PA
2012-01-01
Contrastive Rhetoric: Exploring Cultural Influences and Classroom Applications
Illinois TESOL/BE 35th Annual Convention Naperville, IL
2012-01-01
Exploring Culture through Literature and the Visual Arts in the EFL Classroom
New Bulgarian University Sofia, Bulgaria
2011-01-01
Academics and Published Research (2)
Courses Taught
- INTR 611: Theoretical Foundations in TESOL Methodology - INTR 613: TESOL Classroom Dynamics Practicum - INTR 614: Curriculum and Materials Development in TESOL - INTR 552: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Gender and Leadership - INTR 573: Qualitative Research for Second Language Educators - EVAN 573: Qualitative Research for Evangelism and Leadership - INTR 691: Intercultural Forum
Research
- Second Language Acquisition - English for Bible and Theology
Select Articles, Chapters, Reviews, and Other Publications (7)
Thinking Theologically about Language Education
UK: Langham Publishers
Cheri Pierson with Will Bankston
2017
English for Bible and Theology: Understanding and Communicating Theology Across Cultural and Linguistic Barriers
Teaching Theology and Religion
Will Bankston, Cheri Pierson
2013
Invitation to Interaction: Fostering Oral Communication among Adult English Language Learners
English Teaching Professional
Mary Cerutti, Moriah Sharp, Lydia Guill, Cheri Pierson
2013
Women Crossing Borders
Arise
CBE International, 1-3 2013
In Pursuit of Motivational Strategies that Enhance Independent Learning
ITBE LINK
Michael Canning, Ryan Schultz, Cheri Pierson
2013
Who Lives in Your Neighborhood? A Principled Approach for Church-based ESL Ministry
ALife
Kora Taube, Cheri Pierson
2012
Perspectives and Trends on Education in Romania: A Country in Transformation
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
Meghan Odsliv, Cheri Pierson
2012
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