Teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. Capstone experience typically completed in the final semester. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

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.

The Professional Portfolio is the capstone project of an education student, and is part of the Wisconsin licensure process. This course includes designing a learning segment, teaching and video recording lessons in a K-12 student teaching placement, assessment of student learning, and extensive reflection on the teaching and learning process. Prerequisite: All previous education courses must be completed. This course must be taken during student teaching.

This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccaulareate 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.

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. Field experience hours required.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with a foundational knowledge in understanding students with mild/moderate behavioral challenges, creating and maintaining a positive classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies. Field Experience required 10 hours.

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. Students need to earn a B or better in this course to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Field hours or experience required.

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. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Graded CR/NC.

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.