Oklahoma Baptist University
Heather Daniell, Public Relations  
    Wednesday, July 23, 2008

John Farris

Chair, Division of Teacher Education
Associate Professor of Education
OBU Box 61805
500 W. University
Shawnee, OK  74804
john.farris@okbu.edu


Shawnee Hall 208A
405.878.2115


Dr. John Farris joined the OBU faculty for the 2004-2005 school year.  Before coming to OBU, he worked  as a director of teacher education and the graduate program for a Kentucky College. He has been in the public school arena as a teacher, learning director, assistant principal and high school principal. He has membership in the Association of Supervision and Curriculum, Oklahoma Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators, the Oklahoma Board of Examiners, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals among others. Dr. Farris is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Educational Background:
B.A., Fresno State College
M.A., California State University
Ed.D., University of the Pacific

Courses Taught:


Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
"Classroom Management and Motivation for Middle School," Professional Development, Williamsburg Independent Schools, August 2003

"Instructional Design Skills for Teaching University Students," Faculty Colloquy, Oklahoma Baptist University, Teacher Enhancement Series, November 15, 2001

"Engaging College Students in the Post Modern Era," Faculty Colloquy, a Tri-University Consortium, August 1, 2001

"Field Experience: A New Construct," 2000 Annual Conference, Oklahoma Association of College Teacher Education, November 9, 2000


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