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Dr. John Hobe
Position: Department Head
Office: University Hall Room 267
Phone Number: (912) 344-2619
Email: John.Hobe@armstrong.edu

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • Ed.D. University of San Fransisco, 1990
  • M.S. California State University, 1989
  • B.S. Bowling Green State University, 1968

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Associate Professor at AASU, 1991-present
  • Adjunct Faculty at University of San Fransisco, 1987 - 1988
  • Summer School Principal at Mother Lode Union School District, 1977
  • Staff Member at Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, 1974-present
  • Elementary Teacher at Mother Lode Union School District, 1970 - 1991
  • Elementary Teacher at Lucky School District, 1968 - 1970

Professional Development Activities:

(2001, February). Preparing a Portfolio for Student Teaching Admittance. Talk given to undergraduate students at Armstrong Atlantic State University for the Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE), Armstrong Atlantic State University Chapter, Savannah, GA.

(2000, May). Research Report 2: Reading and Writing Strategies, Chair. International Reading Association Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

(2000, May). IRA Research Series IRA/NCATE Symposium, Resource Person, International Reading Association Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

(2000, November). Reading Standards Revision Meeting. Committee at the International Reading Association headquarters, November 11-12, Newark, DE.

(2000, December). Becoming a Teacher. Talk given to middle grade students at The University System of Georgia's Postsecondary Readiness Enrichment Program Monthly Readiness Session, Savannah, GA.

(2000, February). Preparing a Portfolio for Student Teaching Admittance. Talk given to undergraduate students at Armstrong Atlantic State University for the Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE), Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.

(2000, March). Becoming a Teacher. Talk given to Hubert Middle School students with The University of Georgia's Postsecondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP) Consortium monthly Readiness Session at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.

(2000, April). Savannah's Promise. Talk given at the Week of the Young Child Conference, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.

(2000, April). Reading First Evaluation Study One. Reading First Program in Georgia's Schools: A One Day On-Site Observation Evaluation, Brunswick, GA.

(2000, April). Reading First Evaluation Study Two. Reading First Program in Georgia's Schools: A One Day On-Site Observation Evaluation, Brunswick, GA.

(2000, May). Looking Toward the Future and Building on the Past. Mastery Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association, Organizer and Chair, Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN

(1999, April). Teaching and Learning Symposium, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.

(1999, April). PRAXIS Workshop, Armstrong Atlantic State Univesity, Savannah, GA

(1998, September). Keyboarding, Reading, Spelling (KRS). Poster Session at the 1998 SEGA P-16 Council Showcase of Best Practice, Brunswick, GA.

(1997, August). University of Georgia Middle Grades Project Research Training, Macon, GA

(1996, May). Enriching A Child's Literacy Environment Seminar, Jacksonville, FL.

COURSES TAUGHT

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INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

A. Publications

Hobe, J. (2001, May). How graduate students come to understand effective teaching practices. Mastery Learning and the Teaching of Reading, 19 ,4.

Hobe, J. (2000, May). Savannah's promise. Mastery Learning and the Teaching
of Reading , 18 , 1, 4.

Hobe, J. (1999, Fall). The exemplary center for reading instruction and positive reinforcement. The Reader , quarterly newsletter of the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction.

Hobe, J. (1999, Winter). Using field experience for preparing university students to teach reading. The Reader , quarterly newsletter of the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction.

Hobe, J. (1998). Why the exemplary center for reading instruction eliminates learning failure. Mastery learning and the Teaching of Reading , 16 , 1, 6.

Hobe, J.(1997). Teach so no child fails to learn. Mastery Learning and the Teaching of Reading , 15 , 1, 4.

Hobe, J. (1996). Editors message: Teach them something. Mastery learning and the Teaching of Reading , 15 , 1, 1, 2.

B. Professional Presentations

(2001, November). Identifying research-based approaches for teaching reading and language arts. Paper presented at the 21st Southeastern Regional International Reading Association Conference - Hilton Head Island, SC

  2001, October). Is education really just another football game? Paper pressented at the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference - Atlanta

( 2001, Apri l). Reading program variables that leave children loving reading. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Congress - New Orleans.

(2001, April). How to review a rejoinder. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Congress - New Orleans.

(2001, March). Assessing Teaching and Student Learning. Paper presented at the Week of the Young Child Conference, Coastal Georgia Continuing Education Center, Savannah, GA

(2001, February). Is the PRAXIS II Design Paradigm Valid for Assessing Teacher Preparation Effectiveness? Paper presented at The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership 8th Annual Georgia Conference on College and University Teaching, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

(2001 January). START Reading CD-ROM A Research Based Program for Teachers and Parents Teaching Beginning Reading. Paper presented at the Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties Nineteenth Annual International Conference, San Francisco, CA

(2000, October). What School Tests Can and Can't Do. Paper presented at the 2000 Fall Conference Georgia Association of Teacher Educators and Georgia Association for Teacher Education, Macon, GA

(2000, January). Keyboarding, Reading , and Spelling (KRS): A Research-Based Program. Paper presented at the Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties Eighteenth Annual International Conference, San Francisco,. CA

(1999, October). Instructional Design with the Instructional Alignment Construct. Paper presented at the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Conference, Savannah, GA

(1999, May). Integrating Vocabulary Instruction with Comprehension, Study Skills and Writing. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA

(1998, May). Mastery Teaching of Study Skills. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL

(1997, May). Knowledge-Base for Quality Instruction. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA

(1996, April). Distance Learning and Teaching Reading. Paper presented at the International Reading Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA

C. Grants

(1997, June). Enriching a child's literacy environment. A Southeast Georgia P-16 Council Grant. $300.00. 

(1997, October). Keyboarding, Reading, and Spelling. A Southeast Georgia P-16 Council Grant. $215.00.

C. Scholarly Activities for 2002

  • Writing and presenting conference papers: Presenting conference papers helps me continually form my thinking about topics.
  • Write NCATE compliance with International Reading Association specialty guidelines reports: Reading and writing about college and university reading programs helps broaden my understanding about teaching and learning.
  • Writing performance based objectives and assessment examples for colleges and universities as they change to meet new certification requirements.

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Professional and Academic Associations:

  • International Reading Association
  • Mastery Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association
  • Georgia Association of Teacher Educators

Institutional Committee Appointments:

  • National Chairperson for the Mastery Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association 1999-2001
  • Editor: Mastery Learning and the Teaching of Reading 1993-1996
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Mastery Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association 1996-1999
  • Editor, Faculty Handbook, School of Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University 1996
  • Editor: Part-Time Faculty Handbook,, School of Education,Armstrong Atlantic State University 1996
  • Chair: Grade Appeals Committee, Curriculum and Instruction Division, School of Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University 1996
  • Evaluation Committee, Curriculum and Instruction Division, School of Education,
    Armstrong Atlantic State University 1996
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, Academic Enrichment Committee 1997-1998
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education, Grade Appeals Committee 1997-1998
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education, Student Conduct Committee 1998 1999
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education
    Faculty Evaluation Committee 1998-1999
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University Library Committee 1999-2000
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education,
    Promotion and Review Committee 1999-2000
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education, Early Childhood Education Department 
  • Grade Appeals Committee 1999-2000, Assessment Committee 1999-2000, Student Teaching Portfolio Revision Committee 2000
  • Honors Course Committee 1999, Week of the Young Child Committee 1999-2000,
  • International Reading Association Professional Standards and Ethics Committee 1999-2002
  • International Reading Association Standards Steering Committee 2000-2001
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University Student Activities Committee 2000-2001
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education, Code of Conduct Committee 2000,
  • Early Childhood Department Internal Search Committee 2001,
  • Chair, Armstrong Atlantic State University, College of Education, Promotion and Review Committee 2000-2001
  • Principal's Advisory Committee, Richmond Hill High School 1996-1997

Professional Conferences:

(2001, January). Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties Conference,
San Francisco, CA

(2001, February). The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership 8th Annual Conference on College and University Teaching, Kennesaw, GA

(2001, March). Week of the Young Child Conference, Savannah, GA

(2000, October). Fourth Annual Middle Grades Collaborative Regional Conference,
Savannah, GA

(2000, October). Georgia Association of Teacher Educators and Georgia Association for Teacher Education, Macon, GA

(2000, May). International Reading Association Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN

(2000, April). Week of the Young Child Conference, Savannah, GA

(2000, January). Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties Conference,
San Francisco, CA

(1999, October) Georgia Association of Teacher Educators and Georgia Association of College for Teacher Education Annual Conference, Savannah, GA

(1999, October). Third Annual Middle Grades and Secondary Education Department Middle Schools Conference, Savannah, GA

(1999, April). Week of the Young Child Conference, Savannah, GA.

(1998, September). Second Annual Middle Grades Conference, Savannah, GA.

(1998, May). Spring Technology Conference at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA

(1998, May). Top Priority: A Symposium on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Savannah, GA

(1998, May). International Reading Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL

(1998, April). Week of the Young Child Conference, Savannah, GA

(1998, September). 1998 SEGA P-16 Council Showcase of Best practice, Brunswick, GA

(1997, May). International Reading Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA

(1997, September). First Annual Showcase of Best Practices Conference, Savannah, GA

(1996, April). International Reading Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA

Service Activities and Consulting:

Service Activites for 2002:

  • International Reading Association Professional Standards and Ethics Committee: We analyze, evaluate and decide upon a course of action for ethics violations, and evaluate college and university applications for International Reading Association Reading Program approval.
  • Undergraduate portfolio seminar. Undergraduates learn to prepare the portfolio required to begin student teaching.
  • Advising undergraduate and graduate students.

(2001, April). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, Westfield State College, Advanced: Reading Specialist Role 6

(2000, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, Northern Illinois University, Reading Specialist: Role 6

(2000, March). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, The Citadel, Advanced: Role 4

(2000, March). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, California State University, Fresno, Advanced: Reading Teacher and/or Clinician Role 4

(1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, Grand Valley State University, Michigan, Advanced: Reading Education program for Professionals

(1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, The Sage College, New York, Advanced: Reading Specialist

(1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, Furman University, South Carolina, Advanced: Reading Specialist

(1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines, Oklahoma State University, Reading Speciality-Reading Educator

(1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report,Oklahoma State University, Master of Science in Reading + 12 hours

  (1999, December). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, Oklahoma State University, Reading Speciality-Teacher/Clinician

(1999, June). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association guidelines report, Florida State Program

(1999, June). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, James Madison University, Virginia, Advanced: Reading Consultant/Coordinator: Role 5

(1999, June). NCATE compliance with International Reading Association speciality guidelines report, James Madison University, Virginia, Advanced: Reading Teacher/Clinician: Role 4

(1999, June). An Education Honors Course Summary for the Department of Early Childhood Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA

(2000, August). Awareness Session: Enriching a Child's Literacy Environment,
Richmond Hill, GA

(2000, August). Enriching A Child's Literacy Environment Seminar, Richmond Hill, GA

(1999, January). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Hinesville, GA

(1999, July). Teaching Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Using Keyboarding,  Reading, Spelling (KRS), A Computer Program for Teaching Reading, Spelling, and Computer Use. Red Creek, UT

(1997, August). Teaching reading Using Methods Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Mission, TX

(1998, June). Teaching reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, LaJoya, TX

(1998, August). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Hillsborough, NC

(1997, May). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Fort Benning, GA

(1996, May). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Fort Benning, GA

(1996, August). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Temple, TX

(1996, August). Teaching Reading Using Materials Developed at the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Crab Orchard, WV

 
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