I believe in two mantras: “Be the Difference” and “Cura Personalis.” These two beliefs, one challenging students to maximize their capabilities both in their lives and their communities and the other focusing on care for the whole person, are the guiding lights to how I approach teaching and my classroom environments.
This is the bedrock of designing the curriculum for my classes. This page offers a jumping-off point for my reflections, evaluations, and sharing of the curriculum I’ve created and courses I’ve taught in my time in the collegiate setting. I’ve also taught several courses at the high school level and those materials can be provided upon request.
Fellowship
Inaugural Easton Graduate Teaching Fellow • 2022-2023 • The University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Instructor of Record
JMC 3142 • Social Media for Social Change • Fall 2022 • The University of Iowa
COMM 3900 • Ethical Problems in Mass Communication • Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 • Marquette University
JOUR 4997 • Journalism Capstone: Magazine with a Mission • Spring 2020 • Marquette University
JOUR 4510 • Magazine Design and Production • Spring 2018 • Marquette University
JOUR 1100 • Digital Journalism 1 • Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013 • Marquette University
ADPR 2200 • Media Writing • Spring 2014 • Marquette University
Teaching Assistant
JMC 2600 • Freedom of Expression • Spring 2022 • The University of Iowa
JMC 2010 • Journalistic Reporting and Writing • Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 • The University of Iowa
COMM 2100 • Visual Communication • Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011 • Marquette University
Courses Taught at Community High School District 117
- Print and Digital Journalism (Developed from proposal to execution)
- Introduction to Print and Digital Journalism (Developed from proposal to execution)
- Sports Media (Developed from proposal to execution)
- Broadcast Journalism (Developed from proposal to execution)
- English 4: Composition (semester required course) (Developed from proposal to execution)
- English 4: Villains and Literature (semester required course) (Developed from proposal to execution)
- English IV (Full year required course) *This course was replaced by E4: Composition and E4: Literature
- English II (Full year required course)
- English I (Full year required course)
Teaching Materials
- Johnson, P. R. (2012) Digital journalism: Curriculum for instruction—Introductory digital journalism curriculum for classroom implementation and instructional use at the high school or introductory collegiate level.
- Johnson, P. (2012) Empty Cradles: A curriculum for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Award-Winning series on infant mortality.
Teaching Awards
2020 Most Inspirational Teacher, Antioch Community High School
2018 Most Inspirational Teacher, Antioch Community High School
2017 Most Inspirational Teacher, Antioch Community High School
2016 Distinguished National Journalism Teacher of the Year, Dow Jones News Fund
2016 Most Inspirational Teacher, Antioch Community High School
2016 Award for Teaching Excellence, Illinois State Legislature
2015 National Rising Star of Journalism Education, Journalism Education Association
2015 Nancy Becker Newspaper Adviser of the Year, Kettle Moraine Press Association
2014 Most Inspirational Teacher, Antioch Community High School
2012 Future Journalism Teacher of the Year, Journalism Education Association
Professional Development
PhDigital Bootcamp, Texas State University, Knight Foundation • 2022
Poynter Institute, Teachapolooza • July 4-5, 2021
Teachapalooza is the place for college journalism educators to catch up, power up and reignite their passion for teaching. A successful virtual gathering in 2020 gave more educators the opportunity to attend, allowed for more guest instructors to tune in and share their wisdom, and provided a unique focus on the art of online teaching
CIRTL Teaching Program
CIRTL was established in 2003 with support from the National Science Foundation. Its mission is to enhance excellence in undergraduate education through the development of a national faculty committed to implementing and advancing effective teaching practices for diverse learners as part of successful and varied professional careers. The UI is among 38 current member institutions throughout the US and Canada. CIRTL at UI is open to graduate students and post-docs from any academic discipline who want to improve their teaching, promote inclusive teaching, assess student progress, and use their research skills to advance their teaching practice.
Associate-Level Certificate• Fall 2020
Practitioner-Level Certificate• in progress
Patrick R. Johnson, MJE 