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 Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program.

This course explores the civic, theological, and philosophical challenges and opportunities involved in a pluralistic world. What might it mean to move beyond tolerance toward civic engagement among people of various worldviews Students will analyze and experience contemporary interfaith organizations and initiatives including those that foster cooperative action in an effort to promote "a more just and humane world." This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

The focus of this course is the literacy development of the child from Pk-grade 9. The course covers the developmental process of literacy acquisition and the use of appropriate methods, models, and strategies for facilitating reading and literacy growth. Early literacy concepts of phonemic awareness, word identification, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, are explored through a sociocultural lens. Research based instructional strategies and issues will be examined. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

Explore, plan, design, and assess infusion of technology in learning environments, including adaptive technology; develop awareness of teacher productivity tools; explore ethical and legal issues surrounding use of technology in Pre-K-12 learning environments, including school technologies policies. Prerequisite: 215.

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. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Field experience hours required.

A study of developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment practices from birth to age six including children with special abilities, disabilities, or developmental differences.

Survey of many genres of literature; principles of selection and evaluation; the rich role of literature in today's 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 today's world. 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 a foundational knowledge in creating and maintaining a positive classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies for students with mild/moderate behavioral challenges.