School of Education | Professor
Teaches courses in educational technology, history and philosophy of education, and elementary music education.
Strong advocate for the inclusion of technology in the classroom and the development of online course delivery methods.
Education and Training
- PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Music Education
- MEA, St. Ambrose University; Educational Administration
- MA, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Music Education
- BFAE, Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb.; Music Education
Publications
Bechen, E. (2015). Epilogue: Moving Into the Workplace. In K. H. Phillips (2nd Ed.) Developing the Choral Music Program. New York, NY. Oxford University Press.
Bechen, E. (2011). Miles, R. (Ed.) Teaching Music Through Performance in Band (Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment). Chicago, IL. GIA Music Publications, Inc.
Bechen, E. (2010). Miniature Set for Band. In R. Miles (Ed.) Teaching Music Through Performance in Band (Volume VIII). Chicago, IL. GIA Music Publications, Inc.
Bechen, E. (2009). Ginger Marmalade. In R. Miles (Ed.) Teaching Music Through Performance in Band (Volume I, 2nd edition). Chicago, IL. GIA Music Publications, Inc.
Bechen, E. (2009). Top 10 Ways to Avoid Burnout for Music Education Students. Conn-Selmer Keynotes: May 2009.
Bechen, E. (2009). Burnout and the Beginning Music Educator. Conn-Selmer Keynotes: March 2009.
Coppola, C. (2009). Avoiding the Pitfalls of Teacher Burnout. Teaching Music, Vol. 16, Number 4, January 2009. (interview)
Bechen, E. (2008). Burnout and the Beginning Music Educator. MENC Collegiate: November 2008
Bechen, E. (2008). Top Ten Ways to Avoid Burnout for Music Education Students. MENC Collegiate: August 2008 Newslink.
More About Dr. Bechen
EDUC 461 The Middle School
EDUC 455 Middle School Psychology
EDUC 432 Observation/Student Teaching
EDUC 305 Secondary Methods
EDUC 301 History and Philosophy of Education
EDUC 284 Child and Adolescent Development
EDUC 205 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC 282 Educational Technology
EDMUS 244 Music in the Elementary Classroom
Outstanding Alumnus - October 2003, Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb., College of Arts and Humanities
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society - April 2002, Indiana State University
Visiting Lecturer - May 2001, University of Transkei (UNITRA) in Umtata, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Stephen Hempstead Senior High School, Dubuque, IA, 1994-1995, Teacher of the Year Award
Clark County School District, Clark County, NV, 1991-1992, New Teacher of the Year Award (chosen from over 1,100 new teachers in the district)
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
International Society for Technology in Education
United States Distance Learning Association
Contact
Gene Bechen
Education
Ambrose Hall 217
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6380
BechenEugeneF@sau.edu