Research, Presentations, and Publications
Research Positions
Research Assistant, The IRIS Center, Claremont Graduate University (2013 - 2015)
Student Editoral Board Member, Young Exceptional Children (2014-2016)
Dissertation:
Study of Early Childhood Teachers’ Use of Federally Funded Websites that Disseminate Information About Evidence-Based Practices (available in Proquest).
Publications:
Crist, M., & Purper, C. (2020). What to say to young children experiencing loss: A framework for helping children move through the process of grief. (Accepted for publication at Dimensions of Early Childhood Journal, publication scheduled for 2021).
Guignard, J., Purper, C., & Bowden, A.G. (2020). Cultivating effective collaboration: Strategies for higher education faculty. (Under review at the Studies in Higher Education Journal).
Farris, S., & Purper, C. (2020). STEM in early childhood: Establishing a culture of inquiry with young children. (Under review at Dimensions in Early Childhood Journal).
Purper, C., & Farris, S. (2020). Lessons from leadership theory for early childhood classrooms (you might already know). (Accepted to Exchange Magazine for 2021 publication).
Bowden, A. G., & Purper, C. (2020). Student experiences of an online metacognitive journal assignment. (Under review at Sage Open Journal).
Purper, C., Bowden, A., Guignard, J., Farris, S., Hovey, M., & Crist, M. (2020). Faith integration in the higher education online classroom: Perspectives and practice. International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal, 15(1). Available at https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/icctej/vol15/iss1/3/
Werner Juarez, S., & Purper, C. (2018). Towards a model of learning and transfer: A review of instructional methods and learning outcomes in special education teacher preparation coursework. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 41(4), 292-307. doi 10.1177/0888406417727041
Purper, C., & Crist. M. (Fall/Winter, 2016). Inclusive preschool education: A review of written policies in faith-based preschools. Journal of the Christian Institute on Disability, 5(2), 27-46.
Purper, C. (2016). Right at your fingertips: Important web-based resources for understanding evidence-based practices. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44(4), 403-408. doi 10.1007/s10643-015-0722-5
Purper, C. J., VanderPyl, T., & Werner, S. B. (2015). Increasing early childhood educators’ knowledge of evidence-based practices: Recommended practices and resources.Young Exceptional Children, 19(4), 35-47. doi: 10.1177/1096250615598814
Werner, S., Purper, C., & Vanderpyl, T. (2014). Managing classroom behavior: Learning how. The Special Edge, 27(3), 13-16. Available at https://www.academia.edu/15858626/Managing_classroom_behavior_Learning_how
Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
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Building Online Communities in the Adult Early Childhood Classroom. (2012). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
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Enhancing Learning in the Online Classroom. (2013). Annual Fall Career and Technical Education Conference, Ontario, CA.
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What, Why, and Where: Teaching About Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) in Early Childhood. (2014). Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning, Newport Beach, CA.
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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) in Early Childhood. (2014). California Association of the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA.
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Flipping Your Classroom Using Voicethread and Screencastomatic. (2014). California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs Annual Inservice, Redlands, CA.
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Teaching to Make an Impression: The Importance of Brain Development in the Early Years (Keynote Address). (2014). Riverside County Office of Education Early Childhood Conference, Riverside, CA.
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Supporting Educator Use of Quality Websites Through Professional Development. (2015). Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning, Newport Beach, CA.
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The Best Websites for Supporting Parents. (2015). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.
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Early Childhood Teachers' Use of Websites for Evidence-Based Practices. (2015). Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
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Translating Research To Practice: Resources for Early Childhood Personnel Preparation. (2015). Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
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Web-Based Resources for Supporting Parents. (2016). California Head Start Association Annual Conference, Riverside, CA.
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All About Executive Functions in the Early Years (Featured Presentation). (2016). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA.
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Inclusion Practices in the Faith-Based Preschool. (2017). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Ontario, CA. (With Dr. Mary Crist).
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Let’s Talk Technology. (2017). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Ontario, CA.
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Using Structured Reflection Journals in the Online Classroom. (2017). Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Anaheim, CA. (With Dr. Greg Bowden).
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Student Experiences of an Online Metacognitive Journaling Assignment. (2017). Clute International Conference on Technology in Education, Las Vegas, NV. (With Dr. Greg Bowden).
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Research-Based Strategies and Classroom Tips for Working with Paraeducators. (2017). California Council for Exceptional Children Conference, San Diego, CA. (With Dr. Sara Werner-Juarez).
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Free Resources to Support Early Childhood Practitioners’ Implementing Evidence-Based Practices. (2017). California Council for Exceptional Children Conference, San Diego, CA. (With Dr. Sara Werner-Juarez).
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Work Patterns, Gender, and Job Satisfaction of Online Professors. (2018). Advancing Women in Leadership Conference, Azusa, CA. (With Dr. Maryann Pearson, Dr. Julie Browning, and Dr. Elaine Ahumada).
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Metacognitive Journaling for Adult Learners. (2018). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA.
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Online Instructional Design: Improving Pedagogy and Educational Outcomes. (2018). WASC Senior College and University Commission Academic Resource Conference, Burlingame, CA. (With Dr. Dirk Davis).
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Online Student Learning: Learning and Thinking About Thinking. (2018). WASC Senior College and University Commission Academic Resource Conference, Burlingame, CA. (With Dr. Greg Bowden).
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All About IRIS: Free Online Resources & Tools for Educators. (2018). California Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Burlingame, CA. (With Dr. Victoria Graf).
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Authentic Information Leadership: Stories from the Trenches. (2019). Advancing Women in Leadership Conference, Costa Mesa, CA. (With Dr. Maryann Pearson and Dr. Julie Browning).
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Tools and Techniques: Developing and Sustaining Online Instructor Presence Through Video Feedback. (2019). WASC Senior College and University Commission Academic Resource Conference, Anaheim, CA. (With Dr. Jenn Guignard and Dr. Greg Bowden).
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Supporting Parents and Young Children in Grief. (2019). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Santa Clara, CA. (With Dr. Mary Crist).
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Teaching Preschoolers Empathy in the Digital Age. (2019). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Santa Clara, CA. (With Dr. Mary Crist).
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Effective Video Feedback Strategies for Online Faculty. (2019). Online Teaching Conference, Anaheim, CA. (With Dr. Jenn Guignard and Dr. Greg Bowden).
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High-Quality Individualized Education Programs: New Online Resources. (2019). California Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Burlingame, CA. (With Dr. Victoria Graf).
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How To Talk to Children in Difficult Times. (2020). California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Virtual). (With Dr. Mary Crist).
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Supporting Resilience and Coping: How to Talk to Children About Death. (2021). Head Start California Annual Conference, Virtual. (With Dr. Mary Crist).
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Evidence-Based Strategies for Working with Gifted Preschool Children. (2021). Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Virtual. (With Dr. Mary Crist).
