Intercultural Studies and Missions
Education
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University (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
M.A., Missions and Intercultural Studies/TESOL, Wheaton College (1994)
Certificate, Swedish Language Proficiency, Goteborgs Universitet (Sweden 1984)
B.S., (English), Indiana University (1970)
About Cheri Pierson
Professional interests include teacher education (practicum in TESOL; methodology), teaching and creating materials in English for non-native speakers who study Bible and theology (English for Bible and Theology), and issues related to women in leadership in cross-cultural contexts.
Personal interests include reading, hiking, Swedish culture, traveling and spending time with my husband (Steven) and two sons (Jonathan and David)
Courses Taught
- TESOL Classroom Dynamics Practicum
- Theoretical Foundations in TESOL Methodology
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Gender & Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Summer Seminar Courses for the Institute for Cross-Cultural Training
- Teaching ESL/EFL to Children
- Teaching English for Bible and Theology
Membership in Professional Societies
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Christian Educators in TESOL Caucus
- Illinois TESOL/BE (TESOL/Bilingual Education)
- Adult Education Research Committee
- Society of Professors of Education
- Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
Research
- Second Language Acquisition
- English for Bible and Theology
Papers Published and/or Presented
Pierson, Cheri, Dickerson, Lonna and Scott, Florence. 2010. Exploring Theological English: Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar for ESL/EFL. UK: Piquant Editions.
Pierson, Cheri. 2008. “Reflection on Educational Metaphors for Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners.” In Gary J. Dean and Jeffrey A. Riche (Eds.), PACE Journal of Lifelong Learning (vol. 17). Indiana, PA: Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Pierson, Cheri, ed. 2006. Women Crossing Borders: Reflections on Cross-cultural Ministry. Wheaton: EMIS.
Pierson, Cheri and Fred Bazzoli, Eds. 2004. English Taxi. Ecuador: HCJB.
Pierson, Cheri. 2003. Dictionary of Theological Terms in Simplified English Student Workbook: A Resource for English Language Learners. Wheaton : EMIS.
Pierson, Cheri. 2003. "Designing an English for Bible and Theology Course."EMQ 39:2 (April), 232-236. Wheaton: EMIS.
Pierson, Cheri. 2003. "Book Review: Daughters of Islam: Building Bridges with Muslim Women." EMQ 39:2 (April), 248-250. Wheaton : EMIS.
Pierson, Cheri. 2002. "A Perspective on Christian Educators in TESOL." CETC Newsletter. (Fall/Winter). Jim Mischler, ed. Alexandria: TESOL.
Pierson, Cheri. 2001. "ITBE Part-Time Issues Position Statement."Illinois TESOL-BE Newsletter. 28:4 (Summer) Chicago : National-Louis University.
Pierson, Cheri. 2001. "Correction of Oral Errors in Adult Second Language Learning." In Helping Learners Develop Second Language Proficiency: Proceedings from the Second and Third International Congresses on Language Learning, edited by Lonna Dickerson. Colorado Springs: Mission Training International.
Pierson, Cheri and Richard Orem. 2000. "The Role of Adult Education and English Language Education in Nation Building: A Case Study of the Emmanuel Bible Institute of Oradea, Romania." Academic Papers for the 40 th Adult Education Research Conference. DeKalb: Northern Illinois University.
Contributing writer. 1999. Adventures in English, Entry-Level. Menomonie: International Network.
Pierson, Cheri. 1997 "English for Theological Study." Chapter 14 in Teaching More Than English. Evanston: Berry Publishing Services, Inc.
Pierson, Cheri. 1990. Teologiska Engelska. Nordiska Bibleforening. Saffle , Sweden .
Contributing writer. 1994. Adventures in English, Multi-Level. Menomonie: International Network. Reprinted 1999.
Pierson, Cheri, ed. 1989. Teologiska Ordlista. Saffle, Sweden: Nordiska Bibelforening.