Education
Ed. D., Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1995
M. S. Ed., Outdoor Teacher Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1980
B. A., Elementary Education, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, 1977
About Paul Egeland
After college graduation and as an intermediate grade teacher in St. Charles, Illinois, Dr. Egeland was active in the school’s outdoor education program. This fit well with his camping background and led to graduate studies in Outdoor Teacher Education. His interest in experiential education continued in South America where he served with TEAM as an educator at a school for missionary children in the Andes Mountains and there inaugurated an outdoor education program.
For five years Dr. Egeland was absent from the classroom to help administer a large outdoor education and conference center in Wisconsin. He returned to the Fox Valley area of Illinois to pursue doctoral studies while continuing teaching in the elementary classroom. In responding to the invitation to join Wheaton’s Department of Education, his teaching, research, and camping experience have provided the impetus to encourage prospective teachers.
Dr. Egeland is married to Marie, a marriage and family therapist and travel professional. They have two lovely daughters, one wonderful son-in-law, and continue to reside and worship in the Fox River Valley, an enjoyable bike ride from the Wheaton campus.
Courses Taught
- School and Society
- Multicultural Tutoring Practicum
- Theories and Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Social Studies
- Theories and Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Language Arts
- Advanced Curriculum in Elementary Education
- Methods Practicum
- Student Teaching Supervision
Membership in Professional Societies
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council
- International Community of Christian Teacher Educators
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Council for the Social Studies
- National Science Teachers Association
- Phi Delta Kappa International
Research
- International Student Teaching
- Male Elementary Teachers
- Outdoor Teacher Education
- Technology Education
- School Choice
Publications
Egeland, P., Sovocool, J., & Marble, J. (2012). Challenges for male elementary teachers: Present status, perceptions, and possibilities. Critical Issues in Teacher Education. 19, 42-52.
Egeland, P., Marble, J., & Sovocool, J. (2010, May). Men teachers in elementary education: An endangered species? Paper presented at the ICCTE Ninth Biennial Conference, LaTourneau University, Longview, TX.
Egeland, P., Barwegen, L, and Morrison, S. (2009, February). Going the distance in education: Utilizing remote contexts to enhance the preparation of teacher candidates. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of AILACTE, Chicago, IL
Egeland, P. (September-November, 2009). New teachers and technology preparation: Immersion or infusion? I-Manager's Journal on School Educational Technology (5)2, 1-7.
Egeland, P. & McIlrath, S. (2008). School choice or school's choice: Who's choosing whom? Scholarlypartnershipsedu, 3 (1), 76-87.
Egeland, P. (Nov. 2008). Inequities in K-12 education: Preparing leaders to address social injustice. Paper presented at the Conference on Christianity and Diversity in America (CCDA) at Huntington University, Huntington, IN.
Egeland, P. (2008). Voice Lessons: Developing teachers who can lead students to balance obedience and advocacy, Part 2: The role of challenging contexts. [Monograph] Forum for Christian Teacher Educators. The role of Christian higher education with the K-12 Christian school: Training the future generation of leaders, 79-84.
Lederhouse, J., & Egeland, P. (2007). A tale of two city partnerships: Deepening perspective and growth in pre-service K-8 and 6-12 teachers. Critical Issues in Teacher Education, 14, 16-23.
Barwegen, L., Brulle, A.R., Lederhouse, J., Egeland, P., & Morrison, S., S. (2005, February). Models of research integration in teacher preparation: Passion, courage, and wisdom in seeking answers to the hard questions. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Chicago.
Egeland, P. C. & Moo, R. (2004, January). Overseas student teaching: Selection and direction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago.
Lederhouse, J., Egeland, P., Morrison, S., Barwegen, L. & Brulle, A. (2004, January). Staying power: The role of teacher education in preparing and retaining educators for challenging contexts. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago.
Egeland, P., Givens, R. & Brulle, A. (2001). The northwoods factor: A rural influence on a suburban college. Action in Teacher Education, 23(1), 12-18.