This course provides an introduction and overview to the field of disability studies in education, and examines inclusive practices in contemporary schools, grades PK-12. Topics covered will be the identification and characteristics of students with disabilities, a timeline of special education and inclusion, and a review of current legislation and policy. The course will cover roles and responsibilities of general and special educators as they collaborate in designing and implementing effective inclusive classroom plans.

Objectives, content, study, and experience in methods, use of media, including computer applications for social studies teachers in the elementary and middle school; focus on Wisconsins Model Academic Standards. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program.

As we become increasingly aware of the value and strength of diversity in our world, teachers must be prepared to meet the needs of students. This course explores research-based strategies to recognize strengths and increase achievement in diverse student populations in the schools. Topics include poverty, trauma, mental health, rural communities, and diverse cultural and social groups, including Wisconsin First Nations, and English language learners. The theme of the course will be promoting social justice through education.

This course is an introduction to the field of education. Students study the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education is studied. An overview of innovative theories and practices are presented. The organization of U.S. schools as elementary, middle level and secondary is examined. Professional written communication and information literacy skills are developed in this course. Field hours may be required by the instructor.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with foundational knowledge in creating and maintaining a positive K-12 classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies for students with mild to moderate behavioral challenges.

This course is an introduction to the field of education. Students study the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education is studied. An overview of innovative theories and practices are presented. The organization of U.S. schools as elementary, middle level, and secondary is examined. Field hours may be required by the instructor.

Continuing from 100 level written communication courses, this course examines the formal elements of argument: claims, warrants, support, induction, deduction, logical fallacies, and classical argumentative structures. Through writing, this course allows students to explore relevant issues in their field of interest including but not limited to, education, mathematics, and natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: C or higher in 104, 105 or 195. WCII, IL

Learn how to coach the athletes body, mind, and spirit. Learn techniques to motivate, build team chemistry, plan practices, work with families, and many other aspects of coaching. Many guest speakers, discussions, shadowing coaches and other presentation methods.

This course introduces students to theories of learning and development. Students apply critical thinking and their knowledge of learning theories to explore and analyze motivation, classroom management, measurement, and evaluation. Field work may be required by the instructor. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 150 or concurrent. OC

This course is designed to facilitate the development of an understanding of the value and function of creative activity in a childs learning, and how to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate integrated experiences in creative art, dramatics, music, movement, and play for young children. Prerequisite: 150.