Email: jnoftle@apu.edu
James Noftle, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
School of Education
Profile
James T. Noftle, Ed.D., is an associate professor in the Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Program in the School of Education. His twenty-four years of teaching and administrative experience bring a practical understanding and broad knowledge base to the students and faculty at APU. He served as an elementary school teacher, special education teacher, assistant principal, Director of the Sylvan Learning Center, and seven years in higher education.
Prior to APU, Jim was the Elementary Education Coordinator and Director of Graduate Reading Programs at Eastern Nazarene College, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He completed his Ed.D. at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Literacy. Jim took full advantage of his close proximity to Boston and implemented his applied dissertation with the Boston Public School system. His applied dissertation emphasized the application of metacognition as it relates to reading strategies. Noftle’s leadership attempts to foster in teachers a new paradigm of instruction by focusing on strategies to facilitate optimal learning and the implementation of reflective practices. Throughout his applied dissertation, Noftle conducted workshops, collected data, analyzed teaching practices, and closely monitored the implementation of literacy instruction. As a result, Eastern Nazarene College developed a partnership with the Richard J. Murphy School in Boston.
Prior to APU, Jim was the Elementary Education Coordinator and Director of Graduate Reading Programs at Eastern Nazarene College, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He completed his Ed.D. at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Literacy. Jim took full advantage of his close proximity to Boston and implemented his applied dissertation with the Boston Public School system. His applied dissertation emphasized the application of metacognition as it relates to reading strategies. Noftle’s leadership attempts to foster in teachers a new paradigm of instruction by focusing on strategies to facilitate optimal learning and the implementation of reflective practices. Throughout his applied dissertation, Noftle conducted workshops, collected data, analyzed teaching practices, and closely monitored the implementation of literacy instruction. As a result, Eastern Nazarene College developed a partnership with the Richard J. Murphy School in Boston.
Education
Ed.D. Child and Youth Studies, Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Lynchburg College; Lynchburg, VA
B.S. Elementary Education & Special Education, Eastern Nazarene College; Quincy, MA
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Lynchburg College; Lynchburg, VA
B.S. Elementary Education & Special Education, Eastern Nazarene College; Quincy, MA
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Implementing Literature Circles in the Elementary School Classroom; presented by James T. Noftle, Quincy Public Schools, Professional Development Workshop. January 11, 2005.
Effective Classroom Management Strategies; presented by James T. Noftle, Saint Ann's School, Quincy, Massachusetts, Professional Development Workshop. March 2004.
Publications
Effective Classroom Management Strategies; presented by James T. Noftle, South Shore Christian Academy, Braintree, Massachusetts; Professional Development Workshop. August 29, 2000.
Implementing Literature Circles in the Elementary School Classroom; presented by James T. Noftle, Quincy Public Schools, Professional Development Workshop. January 11, 2005.
Effective Classroom Management Strategies; presented by James T. Noftle, Saint Ann's School, Quincy, Massachusetts, Professional Development Workshop. March 2004.
Publications
Effective Classroom Management Strategies; presented by James T. Noftle, South Shore Christian Academy, Braintree, Massachusetts; Professional Development Workshop. August 29, 2000.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Teaching Excellence Award; Eastern Nazarene College, 2006
Associations, Boards, Committees
Developed a Partnership with a local inner-city school, 2005
Committee for Academic Admissions and Academic Standing, 2003-2004
Education Department Accreditation Committee, 2002-2003
Academic Restructuring Committee, 2000-2001
Implementation of an Elementary Education Scholarship at Eastern Nazarene College,
2000-2003
Teacher Education Faculty Committee, 1999-2006
Senior Portfolio/Exit Interview Committee, 1999-2006
Teaching Excellence Award; Eastern Nazarene College, 2006
Associations, Boards, Committees
Developed a Partnership with a local inner-city school, 2005
Committee for Academic Admissions and Academic Standing, 2003-2004
Education Department Accreditation Committee, 2002-2003
Academic Restructuring Committee, 2000-2001
Implementation of an Elementary Education Scholarship at Eastern Nazarene College,
2000-2003
Teacher Education Faculty Committee, 1999-2006
Senior Portfolio/Exit Interview Committee, 1999-2006
Expertise
Classroom Management
Elementary Education Content
Literacy
Special Education Instruction
Courses Taught
Advanced Literacy Development (EDUC 505)
Emerging Literacy, K-12 (EDUC 541)
Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners (EDUC 734)
Methods and Curriculum I, K-8 (TEP 410)
Clinical Experiences in Teaching Reading and Writing (K-8) (TEP 515)
Student Teaching Seminar, K-8 (TEP 586)
Emerging Literacy, K-12 (EDUC 541)
Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners (EDUC 734)
Methods and Curriculum I, K-8 (TEP 410)
Clinical Experiences in Teaching Reading and Writing (K-8) (TEP 515)
Student Teaching Seminar, K-8 (TEP 586)
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