MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION CORE
New Core Course
(Formerly EDUC 600 Philosophical Perspectives)
ETHICAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL AND SOCIETY—PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Students in this course are charged with examining the role of an educator as a moral steward. Students will be asked to think about the individual role that they assume in achieving and maintaining a more democratic and ethical society through education. Investigation into controversial ethical issues and dilemmas prepare educators to critically think through potential situations that may arise with students, parents, administrators, and peers. Students will look at the overview of the systemic nature of education and schooling, with emphasis on the role of teacher. Students will be introduced to the concept of learning in community, and the concept of nurturing and care for the system of education. The lens of Viterbo values will be utilized and applied to teachers’ roles in the educational system. These values are: contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service. Using these values, students will review and take a stand on critical issues facing education at the present time.
COURSE # EDUC 600
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: , 2, 3, 5, 9
- LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
DATES: June 17–21
INSTRUCTOR: Todd Braun
Number of registrants: 8
- LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
DATES: June 17–21
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Krumm
Number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Middleton High School
DATES: June 24-28
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Krumm
Number of registrants: 5
- LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
DATES: Aug. 5–9
INSTRUCTOR: Emmy Theisen
Number of registrants: 1
New Core Course
(Formerly EDUC 715/623 Teacher as a Person and Professional)
TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
This course asks students to re-examine their role as one who generates change in the education system by engaging in self-reflection and self-assessment of his/her current classroom best practices. In addition, students will be asked to develop a plan for future professional growth and development, including their pedagogical strengths and their opportunities for improvement. Students will develop a PDP as their path to continuous improvement as an educator. Finally, teachers will produce a teaching self-assessment that will include videotaped segments to showcase their teaching highlights. The Viterbo values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service are expected to be visible in student work that is submitted for the course.
COURSE # EDUC 623
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
- LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
DATES: June 24–28
INSTRUCTOR: Gerald Trochinski
Number of registrants: 4
- LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
DATES: July 15–19
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Lecheler
Number of registrants: 1
- LOCATION: Middleton High School
DATES: July 8–12
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Lecheler
Number of registrants: 3
- LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
DATES: Aug. 12–16
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin
Number of registrants: 1
RESEARCH I
(This is a core course in the Master of Arts in Education degree program. You must enter the program in order to take this course.)
This course provides an overview of educational research theory and practice. Teachers will design an approved research project on an approved educational topic.
COURSE # EDUC 601
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
DATES: June 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 *CHANGE OF DATES*
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Hughes
Number of registrants: 2
- LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
DATES: June 24, 25, 26, July 22, 2
INSTRUCTOR: Alan Harris
Number of registrants: CANCELLED
- LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
DATES: July 22, 23, 24, Aug. 8, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Todd Braun
Number of registrants: 4
- LOCATION: Middleton High School
DATES: July 22, 23, 24, Aug. 1, 2
INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen Forslund
Number of registrants: 4
EDUC 602 RESEARCH II
Research II does not meet. You will work with your Research I instructor as your advisor in completing the last two chapters of your five-chapter research project. Research II begins on the last day of Research I and ends in spring 2014.