Frank Giuseffi

Assistant Professor of Education

(573) 592-4485

Columbia Parkade Plaza Building
Room: 215-8

Education

• EDD, Instructional Leadership, Lindenwood University , 2014
• MED, Education Curriculum and Instruction, William Woods University, 2006
• MA, Liberal Arts, Saint John's College - New Mexico, 1996
• BA, Political Science and Philosophy, University of Central Missouri, 1994

Teaching Philosophy:

• I bring to teaching a belief that all students be given the respect and dignity afforded to them as human beings. Based on this philosophical underpinning, I see myself as a facilitator who strives to create learner-centered educational experiences that enhance personal development, relationship-building, and self-directed learning. I believe learners are seeking instructors who guide them toward the development of specific competencies, intellectual development, and a love for learning. As someone who works toward becoming that kind of instructor, I seek to foster in students a desire to learn through various learning methods and modes, and to reflect on their learning and thinking. Ultimately, learning is a process that draws from various realities, to include learning styles, learners’ previous knowledge and experiences, positive relationships, and the environments where the teaching and learning take place.

Courses Currently Teaching:

• ALE710 Adult Learning: Theory and Practice
• ALE780 Adults as Critical Thinkers
• PSY226 Child and Adolescent Development
• ALE775 Imprvmnt of Adlt Instrctn and Trng
• EDU318 Methods of Teaching Social Science
• EDU750 Organiztnl Learning & System Change
• EDU760 Program Evaluation & Strategic Plan
• EDU790 Research Seminar
• EDU799 Research Seminar
• EDU499 Supervised Teaching (Secondary)