John Stroup
Professor
Biography
John Stroup came to Champlain College in the fall of 2009, having received his PhD in Education from the University of Virginia and his BA from The University of the South. Before receiving his PhD, Professor Stroup taught Middle School and High School English and Social Studies in San Antonio, TX. Among his many responsibilities, he also coached the middle school boys basketball team.
Professor Stroup’s research focuses on teacher education, educational technology and civic education. His current research investigates the ways in which youth become engaged in political and civic activities. He is a scholar and teacher in Middle and Secondary Teacher Education. He is a member of the Executive Council for the Vermont Educator Preparation Inquiry Collaborative (EPIC) which oversees the the Vermont Licensure Portfolio Statewide Calibration System.
Professor Stroup notes that “Learning is the experience of developing, and often changing, previously held knowledge, aims and behaviors. Great teachers make learning possible by marshalling together the widest variety of issues and perspectives for in-depth exploration. This exploration is most valuable when students are confident to participate fully and creatively.”
About his teaching, Professor Stroup believes that “Teacher educators bear a crucial responsibility. As a teacher of teachers, I know that my influence goes far beyond my own classroom walls. My effort to educate future teachers impacts the learning communities of future generations. In this sense, I view my teaching responsibilities as my commitment to participate positively in my own community.”
Distinctions & Awards
Champlain College Service-Learning Faculty Award Recipient, 2019-2020.
Champlain College, Pay it Forward Diversity Award Recipient, 2014-2015.
Vermont Campus Compact, Campus Leadership for Civic Engagement Finalist, 2012.
Vermont Campus Compact, Engaged Scholar Finalist, 2010.
Publications & Abstracts
Stroup, J. (August, 2018). Vermont Creative Schools Initiative Year 1 & 2 Evaluation Report. Montpelier, VT: Community Engagement Lab. https://www.communityengagementlab.org/research
Stroup, J., Dodson, K., Elias, K., & Gewirtzman, A. (forthcoming 2015) A Passion for service? The motivations for volunteerism among first year college students. Journal of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. View article here: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1102757
Jones, J. N., Warnaar, B. L., Bench, J. H., & Stroup, J. (2014). Promoting the development of moral identity, behavior, and commitment in a social action program. Journal of Peace Education, 1-21. View article here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17400201.2014.898626
Stroup, J. T., Bunting, H., Dodson, K., Horne, M., & Portilla, J. (2013). Promoting a Deliberative and Active Citizenry: Developing Traditional First Year College Student Political Engagement. College Teaching, 61(4), 116-126. View article here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/87567555.2013.809327
Jones, J.N., Bench, J.H., Warnaar, B.L., & Stroup, J.T. (2013). Participation as Relational Process: Unpacking Involvement in Social Action and Community Service. Afterschool Matters, 18(2), 9-16. View article here: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1016820
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