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 on the literacy development of children in pre-K to grade 3. 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 phonemic awareness, word identification, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension are examined. Additionally, language differences, cultural and linguistic diversity, and language delays are addressed. The role of parents, community, and assessment tools are explored.
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. 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 K-12 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.
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.