Registration deadline:
February 16th - $10 in advance or $20 at the door

2-05-07 ICSB International Christian School of Budapest Looking for Teachers

The International Christian School of Budapest assists primarily the families of the missionary community, and secondly, the families of the international and Hungarian community.  We are located in Diósd, Hungary, which is just outside the city of Budapest.  Currently, we have 200 students ranging in grades 1-12 with 15 nationalities represented.  Additionally, we are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) & Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).  ICSB is a college preparatory institution with a US/international curriculum. The language of instruction is English.  We are very strongly committed to hiring only faculty members who have a strong Christian faith and a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. An important part of the application to teach at ICSB is the articulation of your conversion to Christianity and your ongoing life of faith in Christ. We desire to hire teachers who will teach their subjects from a Biblical worldview and who will live as models of mature Christianity before our students.

For more information, including positions available, see this flyer.

1-31-06 ONU STARTING CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The ONU Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association has begun!

They are electing group leaders for the organization at next meeting, which will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 7:00 pm in Reed Hall of Science, Room 210. It is open to all Education majors (not just Secondary Science Educators).

For more information, see the NSTA PowerPoint presentation.

Friday, November 10, 2006

To support the increasing demand for teachers qualified to work with English-language learners, Olivet Nazarene University will offer an English as a second language minor, beginning this spring.

The program is intended for students who wish to prepare to teach English to non-native speakers. Those who seek careers in education or international missions, or those who plan to work in the nonprofit sector, are encouraged to participate. The minor will include a combination of grammar, language, teaching and cross cultural studies courses.

“The ESL minor would be an excellent addition to education and various non-education majors alike,” says Dr. Kashama Mulamba, Olivet English professor. “[It will] give our students a strong foundation in teaching English to non-native speakers both in the U.S. and in other countries.”

Local school districts, including Manteno and Kankakee District #111, have already expressed interest in students with ESL approval. With nearly 15 different languages represented in some districts, school officials are more interested in teachers with ESL approval than dual-language teachers.

“We live in a community where the need for teachers of ESL is increasing. This minor is a great way of serving the community,” says Mulamba.

Mulamba has also seen how practical ESL approval is overseas. “Any American who goes to a country where English is not spoken will more likely end up teaching ESL if there is a need for a teacher of English,” he says. “In fact, reports from our alumni indicate some of our English majors find themselves teaching ESL in the U.S. as well as overseas.”

11-21-06 12-Month Teacher Certification Program Begins June 2007

Olivet Nazarene University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program is being offered at Homer 33C School District beginning in June 2007. The program is designed for candidates with baccalaureate degrees who desire an Illinois Standard Elementary(K-9) teaching certificate. The emphasis of the program is placed on meeting entrance requirements into the profession of teaching. This program is unique in that it centers on being “field based” by combining professional study with practical classroom experiences. The focus is on the preparation of prospective teachers who will provide learning opportunities for children, with concern for them as human beings and for their unique learning behaviors.

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program contains professional courses to assist candidates in qualifying for state certification. However, additional courses may be necessary for certification in general education or if the candidate desires to complete additional endorsement areas. Eligibility for certification is validated by the University registrar.

To participate in this program will require a full time commitment from a candidate, as the entire program is to be completed during a twelve-month period (June 2007 – June 2008). Candidates will be involved in the classroom every day while in the Homer School District. Qualified teachers in the district will serve as mentors (cooperating teachers) for the entire school year. Concurrent with this, candidates will complete all of the required coursework through ONU by attending classes at the on-site location (Homer). Classes will be taught during the day or evening according to a predetermined schedule.

Prospective candidates may contact Kim Johnston, Program Specialist, at 815-939-5184 or kjohnsto@olivet.edu. The application deadline is January 31, 2007. Twenty-five participants will be selected from the applications received.

9-18-06 FIFTH GRADE TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE

Iroquois County CUSD #9 is seeking a fifth grade elementary teacher to fill
a leave of absence for an undetermined period of time. Contact Mrs.
Christine Yeoman, Principal, Woodland Elementary School, Half Street,
Woodland, IL 60974. 815-473-4241

9-18-06 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Olivet Nazarene University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies invites you attend an informational meeting regarding the new

Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership

Where: Weber Center, Olivet's Bourbonnais campus

When: October, 19, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

Program Highlights

• Three-year program includes action research dissertation
• Stimulating, rigorous and challenging curriculum
• Cohort group cohesion: collegial interaction, cultural experiences and inspirational time
• Cohort group size enhances personal and direct interaction with professors and cohort
• Three nine-day residencies
• Package pricing
• Financial aid available

At this one hour informational meeting, you will receive information including financial aid, admissions and full details of program concept.

For more information, call 1-800-648-1463.

7-01-06 OLIVET NAMES UPCHURCH NEW DEAN OF SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Press Release

June 26-30 will be a Science Investigation Camp for local kids grades 4-6.

Assistants are needed to help a professor teach a couple fun hands-on laboratory experiences.
June 26-30, 9:00am to noon.

Each day will cover a different science discipline. Two 1 hour hands-on laboratories will be taught each day. Students do not need to prepare for lab, just be there to help the professor and the kids.

2 student assistants are needed each day to help out. Helping out even one day could help ONU students develop and be able to implement 2 science labs.

Please contact Tina Bruner at tbruner@olivet.edu or at 939-5395.