LOCATION

Reagan Physical Education Center and Burrus Dickinson

DIVISION CHAIR

Dr. Leonard Savage

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 certificatio in:

Elementary Education

(grades K-9)

English

(grades 6-12)

Mathematics

(grades 6-12)

Physical Education

(grades K-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.


Dr. Leonard Savage - Division Chair

Get to know

Eureka's EDUCATIon Chair

Assistant Professor, Education Division Chair, and Math Lab Director, holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Illinois State University and has extended graduate work in mathematics from the University of Missouri - Rolla. Mr. Savage is recognized as an outstanding teacher-leader in mathematics and secondary public school administration. He directed the Eisenhower-funded Project Construct FY2001 and Project Construct - Expanded FY 2002, focusing on the improvement of instruction in mathematics in under-served middle and upper elementary school populations. He has served as consultant and a member of the board for ADDWC.