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.
Emphasis on introduction to best educational practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course includes lesson planning, lesson presentations, and lesson reflection and analysis. Emphasis on writing, speaking and listening. This course develops skills in Oral communication and Critical Thinking.. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: 303. CCT/POC Bachelor Completion.
The focus of this course is the literacy development of the pre-K-3 child. The course covers the developmental process of literacy acquisition and the use of appropriate methods, models, and strategies for encouraging literacy growth. Early literacy concepts of phonological awareness, oral language development, phonemic awareness, word identification, phonics, and fluency are examined. The role of parents, community, and assessment tools will be explored. Prerequisite: 255 or concurrent
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.
Survey of many genres of literature; principles of selection and evaluation; the rich role of literature in todays classroom; planning a literature-based reading program; literacy analysis of social issues, culture and diversity that can be taught using a wide assortment of compelling literature to create deeper understandings of best practices to prepare children for todays world. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. LA
Courses on topics of interest to education students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.
Independent reading and-or research under the guidance of an education department faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit. Independent study contract is required.
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with foundational knowledge in creating and maintaining a positive K12 classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies for students with mild/moderate behavioral challenges.
This course emphasizes secondary curriculum, instruction, and assessment. It investigates multiple curriculum resources and explores classroom climate strategies. Students explore best practices in research for specific content areas. This course fulfills a pre-student teaching experience requirement for licensure. Prerequisite: 331 (or concurrent), admission to the teacher education program.