John Stroup

John Stroup came to Champlain College in the fall of 2009, having received his PhD in Education from the University of Virginia and his BA from The University of the South.  Before receiving his PhD, Professor Stroup taught Middle School and High School English and Social Studies in San Antonio, TX.  Among his many other responsibilities, he also coached the middle school boys basketball team.

Professor Stroup's research focuses on teacher education and civic education. His current research investigates the ways in which youth become engaged in political and civic activities.  He is a scholar and teacher of Secondary Education with a focus on English and History methods. 

Professor Stroup notes that "Learning is the experience of developing, and often changing, previously held knowledge, aims, and behaviors.  Great teachers make learning possible by marshalling together the widest variety of issues and perspectives for in depth exploration.  This exploration is most valuable when students are confident to participate fully and creatively."

About his teaching, Professor Stroup believes that "Teacher educators bear a crucial responsibility.  As a teacher of teachers, I know that my influence goes far beyond my own classroom walls.  My effort to educate future teachers impacts the learning communities of future generations.  In this sense, I view my teaching responsibilities as my commitment to participate positively in my own community."

Courses

Courses offered in the past four years.
EDU 112: Integrating Technology

EDU 490: Integrated Curriculum and Student Teaching

EDU 330: English/Language Arts Methods

EDU 331: History/Social Studies Methods

EDU 245: Service Learning

CCC 410:  Student Teaching Capstone

COR 120: Concepts of Community

PHI 110:   Introduction to Philosophy

Research Interests

Teacher Education, Youth Civic and Political Education, Secondary History/Social Studies Methods, Secondary English/Language Arts Methods, Service Learning, Education Technology, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

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