Faculty
Dr. Daniel J Carter, Associate Professor
Office: 2176 - Buzzard Hall
Phone: 217-581-5728 (message only)
Fax: 217-581-6300
Email: djcarter@eiu.edu
Daniel Carter's Vita
Office Hours - Fall 2018
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30-1:00
Frequently Taught Courses
ELE 1050 Introduction to Teaching as a Profession
ELE 3050 Diverse Contexts that Influence the Learning Process
ELE 3100 Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom
ELE 3280 Developmental Reading in the Elementary School
ELE 3350 Language Arts in the Elementary School
STG 4000 Multicultural Practicum in Andros Island, Bahamas
Education
Doctor of Philosophy: Curriculum and Instruction
Indiana State University
Area of Emphasis: Teaching and Learning
Dissertation Title: Factors influencing males to teach at the elementary
level: An interview-based exploration of the thoughts and rationale for
their career choice
Master of Education: Educational Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Professional Organizations
Illinois Reading Council
Selected Conference Presentations
“Looking at Literacy through Study Abroad.” Literacy and Learning Conference, Eastern Illinois University, September 30, 2011.
“Classroom Management Strategies for Beginning Teachers.” Charleston Region Student Teaching Seminar Eastern Illinois University September 24, 2010 and February 10, 2011
“The Few. The Proud. The Male Elementary Teachers.” Diversity Conference, Eastern Illinois University, November 7, 2009.
“Critical Thinking in Education.” Presentation to HON 1190-Honors Forum, Eastern Illinois University, September 2009.
“Qualitative Research Practices.” Presentation to ELE 5250-Action Research in Education, Eastern Illinois University, April 13, 2009.
“The Male Perspective in Elementary Education and Early Childcare.” Presentation to FCS 4859-Administration of Child Care Programs, Eastern Illinois University, March 23, 2009.
“Proactive Management: Planning for the Active Engagement of Learners.” Student Education Association – IEA/NEA Education Conference, Eastern Illinois
University, February 7, 2009.
“Using Study Abroad Expectations to Develop Global Competence for Teacher Candidates.” Illinois Association of Teacher Educators 38th Annual Fall Conference, National Louis University, Lisle, IL., October 24, 2008.
“Culturally Responsive Teaching: Using Multicultural Games to Teach Mathematical Concepts to Young Children.” ROE #11 Fall Classic Institute, Charleston, IL., October 10, 2008.
“The Male Perspective in Elementary Education and Early Childcare.” Presentation for NAEYC Week of the Young Child, Eastern Illinois University, April 17, 2008.
“Culturally Responsive Teaching: Using Multicultural Games to Teach Mathematical Concepts to Young Children.” ACEI International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 29, 2008.
“The Male Perspective in Elementary Education and Early Childcare.” Presentation to FCS 4859-Administration of Child Care Programs, Eastern Illinois University, February 19, 2008.
“Qualitative Research Practices.” Presentation to ELE 5900-Action Research in Education, Eastern Illinois University, January 23, 2008.
“Interviewing Skills and Expectations of the First Year Teacher.” Presentation to ELE 4776-History and Philosophy of Early Education, Eastern Illinois University, November 28, 2007.
“Male Elementary Teachers: What Influences Their Career Choice?” Illinois Association of Teacher Educators 37th Annual Fall Conference, Eastern Illinois University, November 9, 2007.
“Toronto for Teachers.” College of Education and Professional Studies 8th Annual Research Fair, Eastern Illinois University, February 11, 2005.
“Reflective Learning.” Enhancing Educational Experiences, Eastern Illinois University, October 8, 2004.
“Administrator Expectations of the First Year Teacher.” Association of Childhood Education International-EIU Student Branch Meeting, Eastern Illinois University, November 8, 2003.
“Administrator Expectations of the First Year Teacher.” Association of Childhood Education International-EIU Student Branch Meeting, Eastern Illinois University, November 6, 2002.
“Art-based Literacy.” 38th Annual East Central-EIU Reading Conference, Eastern Illinois University, October 11, 2002.
Community
Creative Activities
Windsor Etiquette Day. Activities and lessons focused on improving manners and etiquette – collaboration between Windsor Elementary K-6 teachers and students and two different sections of EIU Block I ELE pre-service teachers
Neoga Middle School Social Science History Research. Community history research project – collaboration between Neoga 6th graders and EIU Block I ELE pre-service teachers
Integrated Reading Day. Trade-book based activities focusing on reading skills – collaboration between Paxton Clara Peterson Elementary 2nd grade teachers and students EIU Block I ELE pre-service teachers
Pre-Battle of the Books. Motivational event for 4th and 5th grade participants in the Battle of the Books program for Williams and Riddle Elementary Schools in Mattoon, IL.
Okaw Valley Elementary Fine Arts Day at EIU. Fine arts integration with reading and language arts – collaboration between Okaw Valley Elementary, Dept of Kinesiology, Dept of Theater Arts, Booth Library, WEIU, and Dept of ELE pre-service teachers
Shelbyville Elementary Fine Arts Day at EIU. Fine arts integration with reading and language arts – collaboration between Shelbyville Elementary, Dept of Kinesiology, Dept of Theater Arts, Booth Library, Tarble Arts Center, WEIU, and Dept of ELE pre-service teachers
Sullivan Science Fair. Cooperative science fair preparation and exhibit between Sullivan Elementary fourth grade students and Eastern Illinois pre-service teachers
