Course Catalog Education (EDUC)


EDUC  203 - Environmental Education in K-12 Schools
Philosophies, teaching/learning processes, and resources for environmental education. Focus on hands-on/minds-on activities and multidisciplinary environmental education theory and practice; examination of ways to apply learning to future teaching roles in and out of the classroom.
P: Adm to teacher educ and Educ 361. REC: Env Sci 102, or 302, or 305.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture

EDUC  206 - Cultural Images in Materials for Children and Adolescents
The varied images of ethnic and racial groups and sex roles as developed in tradebooks, textbooks and other instructional materials for children and adolescents; detecting negative images and building positive images.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: Ethnic Studies
General Education: Social Sciences 2
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  280 - Instructional Technologies: Evaluation, Production and Application
This course examines computer and audio-visual materials designed, developed, and promoted for classroom use. Students will examine and use resources, explore professional literature and evaluate processes and products for future students. This course will meet the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction P.I. 3 & 4 mandates.
P: adm to teacher educ or candidate status.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  290 - Introduction to Educational Inquiry
An intensive exploration of the complex process of inquiry and the major issues raised by the thoughtful observation in the field.
P: candidate status in Educ; caregiver background check and TB test req.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
5 units min / 5 units max, Lecture

EDUC  298 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study

EDUC  302 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools
Addresses social studies standards, assessments, curriculum content, and instructional strategies including concepts, classroom environment, scope and sequence and other forces influencing the social studies program.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  303 - Teaching Art in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Philosophy and psychology of art education, characteristics and stages of creative development in children and children's art, selecting and motivating artistic experiences, developing lesson plans and units, organization of elementary art curriculum.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  304 - Teaching Music in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Identification of children's musical needs; materials and methods to assist classroom teachers in meeting these needs; includes practical experience with basic elements of music for the classroom teacher's competency and self-confidence.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  306 - Teaching Health, Physical Education in the Elementary, Middle Schools
Principles and methods of planning and conduct of health and physical education instruction for elementary and middle school classroom teachers.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  307 - Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Teaching methods in developmental reading: nature of the reading process, reading readiness, vocabulary, comprehension and study-skills development. Techniques for diagnosis and instruction of diverse learners.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  309 - Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Develops a language arts model, rationale, basic processes and skills and assessment procedures for the language arts classroom.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  310 - Teaching Communication Arts in the Middle and Secondary Schools
Theoretical and practical considerations in teaching communication arts. Development of a communication arts model, rationale, basic processes and skills, and assessment procedures for the communications arts classroom.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  311 - Teaching Foreign Languages
Principles and methods of teaching foreign languages to students of all ages; evaluation of texts and other materials; simulation of planning for one semester's teaching.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  312 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary Schools
Addresses social studies standards, assessments, curriculum content, and instructional strategies including concepts, classroom environment, scope and sequence and other forces influencing the social studies program.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  313 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools
Principles, methods and materials for teaching mathematics and computer science; development of mathematical concepts and skills, selection and use of materials, motivation, lesson and unit planning and evaluation.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  314 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools
The nature of middle and high school science curricula, recent innovations in science teaching, classroom teaching techniques, and evaluation.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  315 - Teaching English as a Second Language
Basic methods of teaching English to non-native speakers and the underlying theories from linguistics, psychology, education and sociolinguistics; development and evaluation of lessons for the ESL classroom.
P: none; REC: one 300 level linguistics cse.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  316 - Teaching Art in the Middle and Secondary Schools
Methodology, procedures and strategies for teaching art; motivation techniques, preparation of art lessons and lesson plans, evaluation of art learning experiences; creativity, visual awareness and perception techniques; curriculum development in art.
P: adm to teacher educ; REC: Educ 250 and 361.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  317 - Teaching Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools
Philosophical and curricular issues in secondary school music; review of secondary school materials and methodologies; developing rehearsal objectives for a performance-oriented music curriculum.
P: adm to teacher educ; REC: Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  319 - Adolescent Literature in Middle and Secondary School Reading
Design and content of effective adolescent literature programs; analysis and evaluation of adolescent literature; current practices in literacy curricula; adolescent literature and personal development; literature and social issues.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  324 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Educational research and practices related to methods, materials, evaluation techniques; mathematics curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, teaching mathematical concepts, facts, skills, problem-solving, use of calculators and computers; error patterns and remediation.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361; and Math 281 and 282 with at least a C grade in each course.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  325 - Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Teaching methods, materials, evaluation techniques, curriculum development, implementation and evaluation in elementary and middle school science concepts, processes and problem-solving; the nature of science, interactions of science, technology and society; applications of computers in science education.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  333 - Curriculum & Assessment in Early Childhood
Overview of all early childhood (3-4 yrs) developmental and instructional assessment methods, curriculum and instructional planning based on assessments, and preparation of a Documentation Portfolio for a 3 or 4 year old child.
P: Hum Dev 331 or Educ 240 or 340; admission to Education and conc enr in Educ 401; TB test and criminal background check.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  334 - Teaching General Music in the Elementary and Middle Schools
Philosophical and theoretical foundations of music education. Children's musical needs; curriculum development; traditional and contemporary methods and materials.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361 and Music 252.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  336 - Introduction to Experiences in Kindergarten
Students will spend 4-hours per week for 12 weeks in a kindergarten classroom implementing curriculum and assessment assignments/projects from Educ 443.
P: Adm to teacher educ, Educ 333, Educ 401 and conc enr in Educ 443, TB test and criminal background check. (F)
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Independent Study

EDUC  342 - Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners
A study of instructional methods and materials for teaching diverse learners.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture

EDUC  343 - Educational Assessment
This course will focus on the study of the principles, procedures, interpretation, and administration of formal and informal student assessment.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture

EDUC  351 - Field Project in School Settings
Thirty clock hours of direct experience with school children/youth in educational settings, focusing on specific educational projects identified by education faculty, school faculty, and other educators. Fulfills part of the 100-hour pre-student-teaching clinical experience requirement.
P: adm to teacher educ; and credit or conc enr in Educ 303, 304, 310, 311, 312, or 313.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Lecture

EDUC  352 - Social and Family Influences on Early Development and Learning
This course is designed for future and currently practicing teachers and other professional members of community organizations. The goal is to develop a better understanding of the many social influences in young children's development that lead to success or failure in the early school years (pre K-primary grades). Factors in the lives of young children which lead to positive or negative outcomes in childhood and beyond will be identified; their influence will be explained within such frameworks and approaches as Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and family systems theory. Strategies for helping young children and their families as well as knowledge of community resources will be stressed.
P: adm to teacher educ and EDUC 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  361 - Introduction to the Art and Science of Teaching
This course provides pre-service teachers with a foundation for understanding the teaching profession and the nature of learners. Students are required to do extensive field experience. The course combines both theory and practice in the art and science of teaching.
P: Educ 280 and 290 with the grade(s) of BC or better; and adm to teacher educ or candidate.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  401 - Student Teaching in the Pre-Kindergarten Setting
Supervised student teaching or internships in the pre-kindergarten setting. Offered on a pass/no credit basis only. Additional special course fee required for students exercised options for extra administrative and travel costs.
P: Hum Dev 331 or Educ 240; Adm to Education; conc enr in Educ 333; TB test & background check.
Typically offered in Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
2 units min / 2 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  402 - Student Teaching in the Kindergarten Setting
Supervised student teaching or internships in the kindergarten setting. Offered on a pass/no credit basis only. Additional special course fee required for students exercised options for extra administrative and travel costs.
P: Adm to teacher educ.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
6 units min / 6 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  403 - Student Teaching in the Primary School
Supervised student teaching or internships in the primary school. Offered on a pass/no credit basis only. Additional special course fee required for students exercised options for extra administrative and travel costs.
P: Adm to teacher educ.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
6 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  404 - Student Teaching in the Middle School
Supervised student teaching or internships in the middle school. Offered on a pass/no credit basis only. Additional special course fee required for students exercised options for extra administrative and travel costs.
P: Adm to teacher educ.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
6 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  405 - Student Teaching
Supervised student teaching or internships in the secondary school. Offered on a pass/no credit basis only. Additional special course fee required for students exercising options for extra administrative and travel costs.
P: Adm to teacher educ.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
6 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  406 - Evaluation and Testing in Education
Techniques for constructing tests and measurement systems; statistical procedures applied to classroom data; monitoring and assessing individual and group learning situations; using and interpreting data from standardized tests.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
2 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  414 - Seminar in Student Teaching/Internship
This two-credit seminar is intended to provide student teachers and interns with the opportunity to complete Department of Public Instruction certification requirements as well as to provide student teachers and interns with the experience of interacting with and learning from each other. Class meetings will be four all day sessions, either on Saturdays or during the week preceding the start of the University semester and the student teaching/interning experience in the classroom.
P: conc enr in Educ 401, 402, 403, 404 or 405.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  421 - Literacy and Language Development in Young Children
Acquisition of reading skills and development of language in preschool through primary grades; analysis of instructional and diagnostic strategies for listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary development, word identification strategies and approaches to beginning reading.
P: Educ 361 or Hum Dev 331.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  422 - Reading in the Content Areas
Practical guidelines for classroom teachers in subject areas: English, social studies, mathematics, science, etc. Suggestions for teaching reading and study skills related to content, specialized and technical vocabulary, and planning a unit with colleagues are included. Text structure and organization, the use of portfolios, problems with text structure, and using the arts to foster learning will be discussed. An understanding of the reading process and its relationship to cognitive development will also be featured. There is a technology component required for this course. Twenty hours of field experience in a Title I placement with elementary aged students is required.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  441 - Infants & Toddlers: History, Philosophy & Current Programs
Students implement guided observations and learning experiences with infants and toddlers while learning about the historical and current approaches, models and issues.
P: Education Candidacy Status or admission to Education
Typically offered in Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  443 - Teaching Kindergarten: Curriculum and Assessment
Development of variety of teaching strategies, assessment strategies and resources for appropriate, standards-based learning in full day kindergarten programs.
P: Admission to Education, Educ 333 and 401 and conc enr in 336, TB test and criminal background check req.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  452 - Principles of Middle Level Education
Provides students with an overview of middle level students, teachers, schools, and curriculum. Suggests instructional strategies to meet student needs. Addresses issues related to middle level education.
P: adm to teacher educ and Educ 361.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience

EDUC  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study

EDUC  515 - Teaching English as a Second Language
Basic methods of teaching English to non-native speakers and the underlying theories from linguistics, psychology, education and sociolinguistics; development and evaluation of lessons for the ESL classroom.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  519 - Adolescent Literature in Middle and Secondary School Reading
Design and content of effective adolescent literature programs; analysis and evaluation of adolescent literature; current practices in literacy curricula; adolescent literature and personal development; literature and social issues.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  542 - Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners
A study of instructional methods and materials for teaching diverse learners.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture

EDUC  543 - Educational Assessment
This course will focus on the study of the principles, procedures, interpretation, and administration of formal and informal student assessment.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture

EDUC  544 - Principles of Career and Vocational Education
This course will focus on the study of curriculum and instructional approaches that contribute to the preparation for the world of work.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
1 units min / 1 units max, Lecture

EDUC  552 - Social and Family Influences on Early Development and Learning
An ecological systems approach to understanding social and family influences that affect success or failure in the first years of school. Includes discussion of recent child development and education risk theories, research, and practitioner accounts. Survey of effective prevention and intervention programs for young children (prenatal - 8 yrs.) and families "at-risk." P: gr st. (F,S)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  606 - Evaluation and Testing in Education
Techniques for constructing tests and measurement systems; statistical procedures applied to classroom data; monitoring and assessing individual and group learning situations; using and interpreting data from standardized tests. P: gr st. (SO)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
2 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  621 - Literacy and Language Development in Young Children
Acquisition of reading skills and development of language in preschool through primary grades; analysis of instructional and diagnostic strategies for listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary development, word identification strategies and approaches to beginning reading. P: gr st. (F,S)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  622 - Reading in the Content Areas
Practical guidelines for classroom teachers in subject areas--English, social studies, mathematics, science, etc.; suggestions for teaching reading and study skills related to content, specialized and technical vocabulary, developing study guides; dealing effectively with reading problems in the content areas. P: gr st. (F,S)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

EDUC  652 - Principles of Middle Level Education
This course provides students with an introductory understanding of the philosophy and organization of middle level education. Emphasis is directed toward programmatic considerations. P: gr st and exper in educ. (F,S)
P: gr st and exper in educ.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture