A class designed for the music education major. The study of teaching and directing techniques for the middle/junior high school learner, with emphasis on the physical, psychological, and emotional development of adolescents. Course will include: 1) general music; 2) choral music; 3) curriculum design; 4) the changing voice; 5) selecting and evaluating age-appropriate repertoire; 6) playing fretted instruments, folk instruments, rhythmic instruments, melody instruments, and recorders in order to employ them as teaching tools. Offered every third semester.

Principles, goals, methods and strategies for teaching mathematics in elementary and middle school. Topics include: integrating math with literacy, differentiation, knowledge and implementation of curriculum, lesson planning, and assessment.

This course develops content and methods for interdisciplinary instruction and art integration in the elementary and middle school classroom. Critical thinking, problem solving, and experiential approaches are developed through reading, discussion, active participation, planning, and teaching.

Emphasis on secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment, investigation and implementation of instructional resources, classroom climate strategies and research related to best practices in specific content areas. Field hours and/or experience required.

This course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in childrens interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that they will teach in an educational setting. Studio component: development of art educational objectives through laboratory experiences.

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 years 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.

This course involves field-based projects addressing each of the state administrator standards and guidelines for a School Business Administrator. The activities will be determined by the student and assigned local mentor with input from the university practicum advisor. Evidence will be provided in the student portfolio, along with their reflections. To start the course the student will provide a prospectus (plan) of the kinds of activities and the approximate number of hours spent on each activity, aligned to the standards. Prerequisite: admission to the School Business Administrator licensure program. Restricted to students in the School Business Administrator licensure programs.

The superintendent practicum is designed to give students a realistic experience as an aspiring superintendent. Students must choose a minimum of three activities under each of the seven Wisconsin Administrative Standards to perform under the supervision of the students mentor. Students will be required to complete 150 hours of activities in the practicum. Activities will be aligned with the WAS standards: teaching standards, vision of learning, culture of learning, management, collaboration, ethical behavior and the politics of schooling.

A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit.