2012–2013 Graduate Catalog

Graduate Level Education - Post Baccalaureate Course Descriptions

502 – Principles of Career and Technical Education, 1 Cr. 

Overview of the history, philosophy, organization, and administration of career and technical education with emphasis on national and Wisconsin standards for career and technical education. Focus on issues, trends, and challenges facing career and technical educators. Content will include national and state recognized resources, pedagogies, standards, and contextual learning opportunities. OVAE career clusters will provide foundation for exploration of the major CTE program areas and related professional journals and organizations.

506 – Inclusion of Students with Special Needs, 2 Cr. 

Study of students who have a variety of special needs. Includes handicapped, at-risk, culturally diverse, and gifted and talented. Student teachers will know definitions, characteristics, and educational needs of these students with special needs, be able to identify them, and make appropriate referrals. Students will also learn how to make adaptations to instructional programs to maximize inclusion.

512 – Keyboarding Teaching Methods, 1 Cr. 

An emphasis on teaching strategies for keyboarding instruction and the motivation of learning and skill building. Includes the utilization of keyboarding software packages. Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
 

515 – Educational Psychology, 2 Cr. 

Theories of learning and development and their application; critical thinking, motivation; classroom management, measurement and evaluation.

516 – Technology-Enhanced Instruction Pre-K–12, 2 Cr. 

Plan, design, and assess infusion of technology in learning environments, including adaptive technology; develop awareness of and experience with teacher productivity tools; explore ethical and legal issues surrounding use of technology in secondary learning environments, including school technology policies.

520 – Racial/Ethnic Issues,1 Cr. 

Emphasis on how students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds can be infused into the regular classroom and how these differences can lead to a richer learning environment for all students. Groups with a large U.S. or Wisconsin presence will be a special focus to help teachers learn how to assist these students in their classrooms and to understand their culture.

525 – Technologies, Pedagogical Skills, Standards, and Assessment, 2 Cr. 

Confirm knowledge, skills, and dispositions for technology educators; explore technology education research; evaluate Introduction to Engineering, a comprehensive survey course for middle/secondary technology education; revisit PI34 Content Standards for Technology Education; and complete a capstone assessment project.

527 – Methods: Teaching Science 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), teaching strategies, use of instructional resources, the organization of classrooms for instruction, and educational research as pertinent to science. Computer applications and laboratory techniques taught.

528 – Methods: Teaching Mathematics 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), teaching strategies, use of instructional resources, the organization of classrooms for instruction, and educational research as pertinent to math.

530 – Middle/Secondary Methods and Content Literacy 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Reading and writing instruction in content areas at the middle and secondary levels. Methods and materials to help students meet studying/reading/writing demands of the content area classes. Includes objectives writing, unit planning, lesson planning, parent involvement, testing, and assessment in the content areas.

532 – Methods: Teaching English 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), teaching strategies, use of instructional resources, the organization of classrooms for instruction, and educational research as pertinent to English.

534 – Methods in Art Education, 3 Cr. 

Course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in children’s interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans as they teach in the Viterbo After School Art Program which offers eight-week art classes for students ages 5–12. Studio component: development of art educational objectives through laboratory experiences.

535 – Methods: Teaching Foreign Language, Pre-K–2, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on teaching strategies for language and culture. The use of instructional resources including realia, technology, building a teaching file, and the organization of classroom for instruction. It also includes curriculum development and its implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards).

536 – Methods: Teaching Business Education in Pre-K–12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), teaching strategies, use of instructional resources, the organization of classrooms for instruction, and educational research as pertinent to business education.

537 – Methods: Teaching Technology Education, 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), effective teaching strategies, instructional resources, organization of labs and classrooms, technology education pedagogical research and applied learning practices, building a teaching file, assessments, and evaluations.

538 – Methods: Teaching Social Studies, 6-12, 2 Cr. 

Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation (including Wisconsin Model Academic Standards), teaching strategies, use of instructional resources, the organization of classrooms for instruction, and educational research as pertinent to social studies.

540 – Choral Methods 9-12, 3 Cr. 

The study of teaching and directing techniques for the senior high school. Involves general music, choral music, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, discipline, learning styles, teaching strategies, and philosophy. Emphasis on the total year’s program in perspective with performances and understanding the non-musical responsibilities of a high school teacher. The course also focuses on the development, application, and refinement of musical and interpersonal skills needed for teaching in a secondary setting. Offered every third semester.

541 – Methods: Teaching Theatre Arts 6–12, 2 Cr. 

Principles and general methods for teaching theatre in secondary education are discussed, explored, and applied. Wisconsin Model Academic Standards will be applied.

542— Advanced Methods in Art Education, 3 Cr.  

Introduction to the concept of the artist/teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning, evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques for the middle through secondary art classroom. A studio component of this course is meant to provide students with experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning for the studio-based experiential teaching component of the class.

543— Music in the Elementary School, 3 Cr.  

A class designed for the music education major with emphasis on the development of children’s listening, performance, literacy, and creative-expressive skills. Students will learn how to: 1) design age appropriate lesson plans; 2) structure the classroom environment; 3) apply classic techniques of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze and other emerging pedagogies; 4) measure and grade musical progress; 5) teach through the multiple intelligences; 6) teach multicultural music; and 7) provide opportunity for aesthetic experiences. This course will help students discover the joy and intellectual challenges that come from sharing music with children. Offered every third semester.

550 – Introduction to Education, 2 Cr. 

Orientation to the field of education; study of historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education; study of legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education; overview of innovative theories and practices; the organization of U.S. schools at elementary, middle level, and secondary. Students begin portfolio development process in this course.

559 – Student Teaching: Middle/Secondary, 6–12, 2–8 Cr. 

Teaching at the secondary level for an entire semester with one quarter in a middle school and the other in a high school. Capstone experience typically completed in the final semester. May be repeated for credit.

563 – Student Teaching: Pre K-12, 2–8 Cr. 

Teaching at the pre-K-12 levels. Capstone experience typically completed in the final semester. May be repeated for credit.

582 – Student Teaching Seminar, Pre-K–12, 2 Cr. 

Designed to assist student teachers in integrating theory with practice through discussion and individual conferences. Special emphasis on specific aspects of the teaching profession such as contracts, career and life planning, professional organizations, resume preparation, interviews, legal rights, and licensure. The final portfolio is completed in this course.

590 – Middle/High School Theory, 2 Cr. 

Study the holistic development of the early adolescent; explore structure of middle level learning environments; plan, design, and assess approaches to teaching and learning, including authentic learning, management of behavior and learning environments, awareness of student services.