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James E. Johnson, Ed.D.

Jim Johnson

StrengthsQuest Strengths:
Relator - Learner - Responsibility - Individualization - Achiever



Professor, Chaplain School of Education
Main Campus Tel:     619.849.2416
Mission Valley Tel:    619.563.2838
JimJohnson@pointloma.edu

Dr. Johnson joined the PLNU School of Education faculty in 1991 initially coordinating the Special Education program and currently serves as Professor and Chaplain for the School of Education in San Diego teaching courses in Psychology, Philosophy/Spiritual Formation, Differentiationing Instruction, and Special Education.


Education

Ed.D    University of Southern California, Learning and Behavior Disorders, 1976
M.A.    Pasadena College, Curriculum and Supervision, 1973
B.A.    Pasadena College, English Literature and Physical Education, 1970

Professional Vita

Recent Areas of Professional Activity

  • Sabbatical Proposal (approved for Fall, 2008):
    A Study of Brain-Based Learning Theory and Neurobiological Development: Implications for Spiritual Development and Instructional Practice for Emerging Adults
    Click here to view Sabbtical Proposal Summary Page
  • Provided full-day training conference for Probation Officers on Special Education Procedures San Diego County Probation Department
  • Completed StrengthsQuest Educator Seminar , StrengthsQuest / Gallup
  • Completed Gallup Faith Practice Church of the Nazarene Leadership Summit , Gallup
  • Completed Strengths Performance Coach Level I , Gallup

Current Responsibilities:

    Coordianate Chaplain services for students, Staff and Faculty in the School of Education
    Coordinate Technology and Data Management Resources for Assessment Programs
    Member, Assessment Committee 
    Member, Chaplain Selection Committee (Office of Spiritual Development)
    Member, President's Strategic Plannng Committee on Articulating our Wesleyan Tradition
    Chair, Ad Hoc Committee, University Relations for the School of Education
    StrengthsQuest Coach,  implementing StrengthsQuest training for the School of Education
    

Courses Taught

Graduate/Masters Program:
   Advanced Educational Psychology
   Philosophy of Education  
   Individual and Group Counseling 
   Educational Measurement and Evaluation 
   Assessment and Services for Students with Disabilities 
   Curricular/Instructional Adaptations - Students with Disabilities 
   Using Technology to Support Student Learning

Undergraduate/Teacher Credential Program:
  
Foundations of Special Education and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
   Differentiation for All Learners in the Secondary Classroom
   Legal, Ethical, and Wesleyan Perspectives in Education
   Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
   Psychology of Personal Development