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Truesdell, Elizabeth, PhD

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    Elizabeth has been an educator for 21 years, starting her career as a high school English teacher. At Dominican, she has directed both the Single Subject and the Masters of Science in Education programs. Currently, she serves as the chair of the Education Department and teaches courses in the credential and master’s programs. Her expertise includes preparing secondary school teachers, modeling the use of instructional technology, and explicitly incorporating 21st-century skills in the teacher preparation programs. This includes communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking skills, as well as information, media, and technology skills.

    Contact Information

    Dominican University of California
    50 Acacia Ave.
    San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Education/Academic qualification

    Education, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

    2005

    Education, MA, University of California, Santa Barbara

    2003

    Clear Credential, Secondary English, BA, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

    1998

    Research Interests

    • Pre-service teacher education
    • The effect of public policy on educational systems
    • Incorporation of 21st Century Skills in the public school classroom
    • Education and Technology
    • Innovative approaches to online instruction, growing community and international partnerships

    Disciplines

    • Education
    • Teacher Education and Professional Development
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    • 14 Membership of network
    • 1 Membership of committee
    • 1 Other
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