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 phonological awareness, oral language development, phonemic awareness, word identification, phonics, and fluency are examined. The role of parents, community, and assessment tools are explored. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

In this course, students explore, plan, design, and assess the infusion of technology in learning environments, including adaptive technology. They develop awareness of teacher productivity tools and explore ethical and legal issues surrounding use of technology in Pre-K through Grade 12 learning environments. Technology policies in the school setting are examined. Prerequisite: 215.

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. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

Evidence-based, effective reading and writing instruction that supports successful literacy teaching in elementary/middle school. Best practices related to building background knowledge, teaching fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, morphological knowledge, and oral language development are a focus. Research-based literacy trends will be examined while participating in authentic classroom literacy practices. Prerequisites: 308, admission to the teacher education program.

This course is designed to provide a framework for teaching effective, inquiry-based science at the elementary and middle school levels. It provides a solid foundation in the concepts and models of hands-on, student-centered science and its assessment as described in the Next Generation Science Standards. In addition, the course prepares preservice teachers to address the WI Standards for Environmental Education and Sustainability adopted by the Wisconsin legislature in 2018. Through discussions of concepts and content, practice of methodologies, and hands-on exploration, students develop greater comfort and skill in creating a learner-centered classroom focused on the excitement of science discovery. The purpose of this course is to motivate and prepare pre-service teachers to be exemplary teachers of elementary and middle school science. Prerequisites: one science course or concurrent, admission to the teacher education program.

In this course, students explore, plan, design, and assess the infusion of technology in learning environments, including adaptive technology. They develop awareness of teacher productivity tools and explore ethical and legal issues surrounding use of technology in Pre-K through Grade 12 learning environments. Technology policies in the school setting are examined. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: 303.

Disciplinary and Content Literacy explores subject-specific literacies inside the literacy cycle. Students develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to teach K-12 learners. They learn how to negotiate and interpret complex texts and other multimodal forms of linguistic expression associated with specific contents. Students also review effective research-based strategies and practices in disciplinary literacies. Ultimately, students design and deliver discipline-specific instruction and select materials appropriate for diverse learners. Prerequisites: 150, 215, may take 255 concurrently.

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. Adaptation frameworks, modifications, and teaching strategies will be presented and modeled so that classroom teachers can accommodate the needs of all learners, regardless of ability level. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

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.

This course is designed to provide aspiring and current coaches with the essential knowledge and skills to lead, manage, and inspire athletes in a variety of contexts, from youth leagues to interscholastic programs. This course blends sport management with practical application, emphasizing ethical conduct, athlete development, and effective communication to foster a positive and high-performing sports environment.