Jean Moule Oral History Interview (3 of 3)

Interviewee: Jean Moule
Interviewer: Natalia Fernández
Interview Date: May 8, 2012
Location: Moule residence, Stayton, Oregon
Duration: 2:46:50
 

Moule begins by describing her journey to OSU's College of Education doctoral program and explaining her activities as a student, including her participation in the 1996 student boycott. Moule then recalls her feelings and specific experiences of her treatment on campus; explains the development of the courses she taught as well as her transition to a faculty member; and discusses the Immersion Program she initiated along with her overall workload and continued curriculum development regarding multicultural issues in education. For additional context and depth, Moule includes excerpts from student reflections.

In the second half of the interview, Moule discusses the book she authored, the tenure and promotion process, and her overall relationship with her department. Throughout the interview Moule describes the challenges she overcame during her time at OSU, specifically the racism she endured, and she reads from an article in which she states various racist scenarios and how to “lighten the load.” Towards the end of the interview, Moule describes one of her favorite activities, geocaching, and she concludes the interview by reading the 2003 commencement speech that she gave to OSU graduates.

Jean Moule (b. 1945) received her doctorate in education from OSU in 1998 and began teaching in the College of Education that same year. Specializing in the topic of multicultural issues in education, Moule authored the book Cultural Competence: a Primer for Educators. Prior to her position at OSU, Moule worked for nearly two decades as a teacher and TAG (Talented and Gifted Program) coordinator for several Oregon (K-12) public schools.

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Title

Jean Moule Oral History Interview (3 of 3)

Description

Moule begins by describing her journey to OSU's College of Education doctoral program and explaining her activities as a student, including her participation in the 1996 student boycott. Moule then recalls her feelings and specific experiences of her treatment on campus; explains the development of the courses she taught as well as her transition to a faculty member; and discusses the Immersion Program she initiated along with her overall workload and continued curriculum development regarding multicultural issues in education. For additional context and depth, Moule includes excerpts from student reflections.

In the second half of the interview, Moule discusses the book she authored, the tenure and promotion process, and her overall relationship with her department. Throughout the interview Moule describes the challenges she overcame during her time at OSU, specifically the racism she endured, and she reads from an article in which she states various racist scenarios and how to “lighten the load.” Towards the end of the interview, Moule describes one of her favorite activities, geocaching, and she concludes the interview by reading the 2003 commencement speech that she gave to OSU graduates.

Jean Moule (b. 1945) received her doctorate in education from OSU in 1998 and began teaching in the College of Education that same year. Specializing in the topic of multicultural issues in education, Moule authored the book Cultural Competence: a Primer for Educators. Prior to her position at OSU, Moule worked for nearly two decades as a teacher and TAG (Talented and Gifted Program) coordinator for several Oregon (K-12) public schools.

Creator

Jean Moule

Source

Oregon Multicultural Archives Oral History Collection

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

May 8, 2012

Contributor

Natalia Fernández

Format

Born Digital

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

OH18-moule-jean-20120508

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Natalia Fernández

Interviewee

Jean Moule

Location

Moule residence, Stayton, Oregon

Original Format

Born Digital

Duration

2:46:50

OHMS Object

Interview Format

audio