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education

 

LOCATION

Reagan Physical Education Center and Education House


DIVISION CHAIR

Mr. Jim Miller


We each have a favorite teacher, someone who challenged our abilities, who made a point while making us laugh; whose classes were the bright spot of each school day. The education division gives you the opportunity to follow in your favorite teacher's footsteps, to inspire your students and develop their passion for learning. Through one curriculum, you'll learn the skills and techniques, as well as the ethics and professionalism you need in order to be a knowledgeable, effective, and successful teacher.

 

The goal statements of Eureka College are introduced by a sentence which has been selected as the descriptor for the Teacher Education Program's Conceptual Framework:
"The true purpose of education is to realize the potential of the whole person." At Eureka, prospective teacher education students study a core curriculum of liberal arts in conjunction with a major field of study, and their potential is realized not only by the accumulation of knowledge, but by challenging experiences in the field and in co-curricular activities. Those entering teacher education must have distinctive qualities of intellect and character as demonstrated through competencies in five key areas:

 

- Professionalism

- Classroom Management

- Content Knowledge

- Teaching Strategies

- Technology Literacy

 

In Illinois, teacher education programs are subject to accreditation standards established by the State Teacher Certification Board. Eureka College is approved to offer programs leading to teacher certification in:

 

Elementary Education

(grades K-9)

 

English

(grades 6-12)

 

Mathematics

(grades 6-12)

 

Physical Education

(grades K-12)

 

Secondary Education

(grades 6-12)

 
Science

(grades 6-12) with designations in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics

 

Social Science

(grades 6-12) with designations in History, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology

 

Special Education LBSI

 

Vocal Music

(grades K-12)

 

Middle school endorsement is available for secondary education majors and is mandatory for elementary education majors. Please refer to the course catalog for additional information.

 
- EDUCATION MAJORS -

 

Elementary Education

Physical Education/Athletic Training

Physical Education/Fitness Leadership

Physical Education with Teacher Certification

Special Education

 

 

 

- EDUCATION MINORS -

Fitness Leadership

Physical Education

 

 

The Center for Lifelong Learning

Special Education Teaching Approval Program

 

 

- SECONDARY EDUCATION -

 

Fine and Performing Arts

Music

 

Humanities

English

Spanish

 

Science and Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Mathematics

Physics

 

Social Sciences

History

Psychology

Sociology and Psychology

 

 

 

 

jim miller

Jim Miller - Division Chair

 

Get to know

Eureka's EDUCATIon Chair

 

Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education and Clinical Supervisor, Jim holds B.A. and M.S.Ed degrees from Western Illinois University and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Illinois State University. He is a retired superintendent of schools from the El Paso-Gridley School District with 33 years of experience in public school education. In 2005 he was recognized as the Outstanding Administrator by the Illinois Music Educators Association. email

 

 

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