Do you wonder what’s happening in the OCU Teacher Education department? Catch a glimpse from current student, Annie Bonk, pursuing licensure through our Bachelor of Arts Teacher Education for Early Childhood program.
In her recently submitted paper, "A Tour of the Common Core," Annie enthusiastically quotes Valerie L. Wilson, Ph.D., OCU's Teacher Education Department Chair, "’Ohio Christian University has had a constructivist view on our teacher education program even before our accreditation. We believe in hands-on approaches to learning.’"
She goes on to give an example, "In the Math Theory class at Ohio Christian University, taught by Professor Diltz, the students are actively learning hands-on methods to teach the new standards. She has provided the students with materials to remind them of key math concepts and additionally teaches them how to write lesson plans based upon the standards. This class and many more at Ohio Christian University are preparing effective teachers for their future. If every University prepares their teacher education students like Ohio Christian University, we will have effective schools in every district."
Annie's bubbly enthusiasm for OCU and its Teacher Education program is contagious!
Articles of Interest
Summer Institute Courses
Published: May 10, 2019
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The cost of these
graduate level classes is $990 per course. There is a simple application and
approval process for the program.
The University will also be offering special topic classes that count
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity
OCU Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Inducts 28 New Members
Published: April 26, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
Ohio Christian University, giving the welcome and prayer. Dr. Ann Shelly, of
Kappa Delta Pi, installed the new members, the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter and
the officers. Mr. Jonathan Davis,
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha
Archived Articles of Interest
Kids on Campus
Published: July 1, 2015
Ohio Christian University’s commitment to education isn’t exclusively
highereducation; this commitment includes every stage of a person’s
learning experience.That’s why OCU is a dedicated to “Kids on Campus”
– a summer enrichmentprogram for first through fourth graders that allows
them to experience academiclife on a college campus, while improving their
math, science, art, and technologyskills.The program is a partnership with
Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education for LearnersPartnership) and Ohio Christian
University with generous support from PPGindustries.Campus rarely lacks
youthful
Ohio Christian University’s commitment to education isn’t exclusively
highereducation; this commitment includes every stage of a person’s
learning experience.That’s why OCU is a dedicated to “Kids on Campus”
– a summer enrichmentprogram for first through fourth graders that allows
them to experience academiclife on a college campus, while improving their
math, science, art, and
Ohio Christian University’s commitment to education isn’t exclusively
highereducation; this commitment includes every stage of a person’s
learning experience.That’s why OCU is a dedicated to “Kids
Kudos to Courtney Teague: Student Mentoring Makes the Grade
Published: May 14, 2015
A pre-Teacher Education student was recently in my office to express
enthusiastic gratitude for the valuable mentoring received from Courtney
Teague, a sophomore in the OCU Middle Childhood Teacher Education program
(with concentrations in Math and Science.)
Because of Courtney’s kindness, encouragement, mentoring, and teaching,
the student who was struggling in a general education course, was able to
pass the final exam three grade levels higher than on the previous two exams.
Without Courtney’s pro-active invitation to study together, the student’s
GPA would have been much
A pre-Teacher Education student was recently in my office to express
enthusiastic gratitude for the valuable mentoring received from Courtney
Teague, a sophomore in the OCU Middle Childhood Teacher Education program
(with concentrations in Math and Science.)
Because of Courtney’s kindness, encouragement, mentoring, and teaching,
the student who was struggling in a general education
A pre-Teacher Education student was recently in my office to express
enthusiastic gratitude for the valuable mentoring received from Courtney
Teague, a sophomore in the OCU Middle Childhood Teacher
OCU Teacher Education Student With a Passion for Missions
Published: May 14, 2015
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or missions work. Her dad is
the President of GO International giving her the chance to travel to Mexico,
Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. This year she
will be returning to Trinidad with a team of OCU Students over Spring Break
and will be going to Costa Rica in May.
“I absolutely love what our family does,” said Allyson. “I get to meet
so many amazing people through
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or missions work. Her dad is
the President of GO International giving her the chance to travel to Mexico,
Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. This year she
will be returning to
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or
Teacher Education Grads following Their Passion for Education and Family
Published: January 3, 2015
Lauren (Bivens) Sisley
Lauren (Bivens) Sisley
Lauren (Bivens) Sisley
Impacting the World through Education from Wesley’s Point of View
Published: November 26, 2013
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and philosophies that can cause students to stray from their
faith. Now, I am not so naive as to think one cannot be a proponent of
Christian education while supporting the education processes of local public
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what
