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.
Professor
Eugene Bechen, PhD
Contact Us
Contact Eugene Bechen for information on Elementary Education
Ambrose Hall 217
563-333-6380
BechenEugeneF@sau.edu
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
Recent 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.