Arthur K. Ellis

Arthur K. Ellis is Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Global Curriculum Studies at Seattle Pacific University since 1986. He also holds a Corresponding Professorship at the University of the Russian Academy of Education. His career spans roles as a public school teacher, doctoral program faculty member, and international curriculum consultant.

• BS, Oregon College, 1962
• MS, 1965
• EdD, University of Oregon, 1968

Specializing in curriculum and instruction, Dr. Ellis bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom practice through:

• Curriculum theory (progressivism, essentialism, interdisciplinary models)
• Reflective assessment strategies
• Educational innovation research
• Global curriculum comparisons
• Mathematics and social studies pedagogy

His scholarly work appears in journals like the Asia Pacific Journal of Educational Development and Russian Journal for Humanization of Education. With over 20 books translated into Russian, Chinese, and Korean, Dr. Ellis combines academic leadership with:

• Editorial board memberships
• Consulting across the US and international systems
• Integration of technology in pedagogy