Ruth Givens, Ed. D. is a professor at Azusa Pacific University where she teaches in the Teacher Education Program for the School of Education. A graduate of The University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University, she chaired the Masters of Arts in teaching programs at Wheaton College and Seattle Pacific University. She currently teaches curriculum, philosophy, ethics, and research courses for the graduate program as well as teaching strategies, foundations, and reading and writing for TEP. Additionally, she is single subject adviser at the Ventura Regional Center.
Education
Ed. D. - Oklahoma State University, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Language Arts Curriculum
M.T.A. - Tulsa University, Departments of English and Education
B.S. - Tulsa University, Departments of English, Speech, and Education
Department
Expertise
- Curriculum Studies
- Philosophy and Ethics in Education
- Research and Writing
Courses Taught
EDUC 505 – Advanced Literacy Development
EDUC 571 – Curriculum Foundations
EDUC 573 – Philosophy/Ethics and History of Education
TEP 508 – Educational Foundations and Classroom Management (7–12)
TEP 518 – Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (7–12)
TEP 528 – Teaching Strategies (7–12)
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 2-5 p.m.; and by appointment
Office Location
Ventura Regional Center
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