Educational Studies
College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Teacher Education
School of Education
Department Chair: Delores Heiden
235A Morris Hall, 608-785-8132
Professors: Koppelman,
Krajewski, R., Wegner; Associate
Professors: Heiden, Kirk, Richardson, Rochon, Shanks, Walsko;
Assistant Professors: Ali,
Angell, Chaney, Johnston-Rodriguez, Phillips, Staloch,
Wycoff; Lecturers: Cason,
Slayton; Distinguished Lecturer: Swantz.
Master of Education
Professional Development
— See Graduate
Catalog.
Master of Science in Education
• College Student Development and
Administration
• Reading
• Special Education
See Graduate
Catalog.
CURRiculum and Instruction
(C-I)
C-I 110 Cr. 1
Tutoring Principles and Practice
Practical experience in tutoring area school students
prior to, during, or after school sessions as arranged in cooperation with
campus and approved community agencies. Repeatable for credit
— maximum
2. Pass/Fail grading.
C-I 211 Cr. 1
Level I Clinical Experience
Semester-long field experience involving observation
of teacher and learner characteristics. An introduction to the teaching
profession and participation in selected teacher activities. To be taken
concurrently with EFN 210. May not be taken concurrently with any other
clinical experience course. Prerequisite: sophomore standing; minimum 2.75
GPA; successful completion of Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). Pass/
Fail grading.
C-I 212 Cr. 1
Level I Clinical Experience in Health
Education
This introductory field learning experience is
designed to help the student identify the role of the school and its staff
through observation and participation. It also allows school health
education majors to consider the appropriateness of their chosen major
within the educational framework. Prerequisite: HED 205. Pass/Fail grading.
C-I 301 Cr. 2
Methods in Music: Elementary/Middle Level
Designed to develop a basic philosophy of music
education, to explore the role of the classroom teacher in music education,
to develop an understanding of methods and materials for music teaching,
and to gain facility for effectively using the autoharp in a classroom
situation. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education. (Not open to music
majors or minors.)
C-I 302/502 Cr. 1
Level II Clinical Experience
— Elementary
A clinical experience in which students become
familiar with teaching resources that are available in schools, have
opportunities to plan and to implement instruction using appropriate
curriculum resources, and develop whole group and small group instructional
strategies. May not be taken concurrently with any other clinical
experience course. Prerequisite: C-I 211 and admission to teacher
education. Pass/Fail grading.
C-I 304/504 Cr. 4
Understanding the Contexts of Classroom
Practice
A general methods course which introduces the middle
level/secondary teacher education student to a range of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions regarding the context of classroom practice. Students will
investigate current research on exemplary educational practice in the
middle level and secondary school setting. To be taken concurrently with
C-I 305. Prerequisite: PSY 212, 370; EFN 210, 303 or 701; C-I 211; junior
standing and admission to teacher education.
C-I 305/505 Cr. 1
Clinical Experience II: Professional Development in
Middle Level and Secondary Schools
A developmental field experience in the
student’s content area designed to build skills and understandings in
the context of professional classroom practice. This course is designed to
establish that the preservice teacher has the understandings and basic
performance skills in the school setting to continue in the middle
level/secondary program. To be taken concurrently with C-I 304. Pass/Fail
grading.
C-I 306/506 Cr. 3
Choral Music in the Junior/Senior High School
This course is designed to provide the students with
the basic principles and techniques of choral preparation and performance
in relation to public school choral ensembles. It deals specifically with
vocal production in young voices, choral sound, repertoire, stylistic
characteristics, and expressive elements. Prerequisite: admission to
teacher
education.
C-I 307/507 Cr. 3
General Music in the Junior/Senior High School
This course provides the students with a positive view
of the realities of general music in relation to the youngsters themselves
and to the musical and aesthetic learning possible at these age levels.
Sufficient materials, methods and techniques are explored as to enable the
beginning teacher to deal with adolescent musical skills and social
behavior. The course should also help each student to formulate a
philosophy of music education. Prerequisite: admission to teacher
education.
C-I 308/508 Cr. 3
Instrumental Music in the Schools
A practicum in the structure, supervision, and
administration of school instrumental music programs. Emphasis placed upon
elementary band techniques, junior/senior high school band/
orchestra
rehearsal procedures, and organization and conducting. Prerequisite:
completion of eight hours of techniques classes and conducting and
admission to teacher education.
C-I 312/512 Cr. 3
Methods in Art: Secondary
Art methods and materials for junior and senior high
schools. Prerequisite: C-I 304 or concurrent enrollment.
C-I 313 Cr. 2
Methods and Practices in Art: Elementary/Middle Level
One hour lecture: development of art expressions by
prekindergarten through elementary/middle level children and youth,
curriculum construction, including creative art expressions for exceptional
children. Two hours studio: development of art education objectives through
practical laboratory studio experiences stressing varieties of art
materials. Prerequisite: admission to teacher
education.
C-I 323 Cr. 2
Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical
Education
Study of effective teaching in elementary physical
education with an emphasis on analysis of teaching, maximizing student
learning time, classroom management skills, lesson planning, and planning
developmentally appropriate activities. Lect. 2. Must be taken concurrently
with ESS 321, 326, C-I 325. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.
Effective Fall 2004: Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.
C-I 325 Cr. 2
Methods of Teaching Middle/Secondary Physical Education
Study of effective teaching in middle/secondary
physical education with an emphasis on analysis of teaching, maximizing
student learning time, classroom management skills, and lesson and unit
planning. Must be taken concurrently with ESS 321, 326, C-I 323.
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education, ESS 225. 226. Effective Fall
2004: Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.
C-I 334/534 Cr. 3
Curriculum and Methods
in the Language Arts
This course is designed to provide preservice teachers
with a basic understanding of curriculum, instructional methods and
materials, and evaluation approaches in an integrated language arts program
for kindergarten through middle school children. Prerequisite: EFN 210, C-I
211, junior standing, and admission to teacher education.
C-I 335/535 Cr. 3
Curriculum and Methods in Elementary/Middle
Science
Designed to develop an understanding of curriculum,
instructional methods and materials, and evaluation techniques for children
in kindergarten through middle school science based upon educational
research, contemporary practice, and national and state educational
agencies’ recommended goals and expectations for science education.
The nature of science as a discipline and the scope and sequence of
appropriate content for each grade level are presented. Prerequisite: C-I
302 and admission to teacher education.
C-I 336/536 Cr. 3
Curriculum and Methods in the Social Studies
This course is designed to develop a basic
understanding of curriculum content, instructional methods and materials,
and techniques of evaluation based upon educational research and practice
in the social studies for children in kindergarten through middle school.
Prerequisite: C-I 302 and admission to teacher education.
C-I 354/554 Cr. 3
Curriculum and Methods in Mathematics
This course is designed to provide preservice teachers
with basic understanding of curriculum content, instructional methods and
materials, and evaluation procedures in mathematics programs for children
in kindergarten through middle school. Prerequisite: EFN 210, C-I 211, MTH
125, junior standing and admission to teacher education.
C-I 364/564 Cr. 3
Methods in Mathematics and Computer Science
Objectives, activities, materials, instructional
strategies and field work in mathematics/ computer science at the secondary
school level. Prerequisite: C-I 304/504 or concurrent enrollment.
Offered Sem. I.
C-I 365/565 Cr. 1-3
Using Manipulatives to Teach Mathematics
A study of materials used for mathematics instruction.
Focus will be on developing understanding of mathematical concepts and
procedures through the use of manipulatives, calculators; computer
programs, and other commercial and teacher made materials. Research base
for instructional strategies, classroom organization and evaluation will be
discussed. Prerequisite: C-I 354/554 or C-I 364 or
teacher certification. Repeatable for credit — maximum
6.
C-I 371/571 Cr. 3
Methods and Materials in School Music
A study of the philosophy, structure, and content of
music education in the elementary school curriculum. Emphasis is given to
observation, analysis and teaching in an elementary classroom four hours
per week in the La Crosse area. Students will learn techniques of teaching
and become familiar with materials for teaching basic concepts and skills
necessary to quality music education. Prerequisite: MUS 335 and admission
to teacher education.
C-I 374/574 Cr. 3
Teaching the Fine Arts
This course is designed to develop a basic
understanding of an integrated fine arts program and to examine its
relationship to the development of creativity. Art, music, drama and
creative writing will be the areas of emphasis. Divergent learning and
teaching styles will be examined and will be used as the foundations for
unit and lesson plan development. Prerequisite: C-I 211.
C-I 376/576 Cr. 2
Music in Early Childhood Education
A study of the philosophy of music education in early
childhood education. Emphasis will be given to the study of vocal
development, listening and movement activity and the use of classroom
instruments, with practical application in off-campus early childhood
situations. Prerequisite: MUS 231.
C-I 381/581 Cr. 1
Environmental Education Methods
This course is designed to develop an under-standing
of curricula, instructional methods and materials and evaluation techniques
for K-12 level environmental education based upon educational research,
contemporary practices and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
recommended goals and expectations. Prerequisite: GEO 200 and completion of
C-I 302 or C-I 305 or declared environmental studies minor.
C-I 382/582 Cr. 1
Creative Problem Solving
Creative problem solving emphasizes a five-step
process plus the use of the skill of oral brainstorming. Creativity
potential of individuals is explored and the five steps are experienced in
practice sessions. Adaptation of the process for classroom teaching is
emphasized.
C-I 403 Cr. 3-15
Student Teaching: Secondary
Student teaching is a full day, full school semester,
professional experience in selected elementary and secondary schools with
qualified, approved cooperating teachers. Orientation, seminars and
classroom projects required. Prerequisite: completion of requirements in
education, including special methods courses, recommendation by the
appropriate education program faculty, 2.75 grade point average based upon
the major, minor, concentrations and professional course work, and approval
by the Teacher Education Council. May be repeated for credit in a
subsequent semester for each additional licensure.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
C-I 404 Cr. 3-15
Teaching Internship
Teaching internship is a full day, full school
semester, professional experience in selected elementary and secondary
schools with qualified, approved cooperating teachers. Prerequisite:
completion of requirements in education, including special methods courses,
recommendation by the appropriate education program faculty, 3.00 grade
point average based upon the major, minor, concentrations and professional
course work, approval by the Teacher Education Council, selection for WIP
placement and a state intern license. Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory grading.
C-I 405/605 Cr. 3
Methods in English Education
A study of methods, materials and evaluation
techniques that are shown by current research and practice in English
education to be effective with middle and secondary level students.
Emphasis is given to the knowledge and skills necessary to create a
developmentally appropriate, positive learning environment. The course will
include approaches to teaching critical thinking skills using a variety of
activities and teacher modeling. Prerequisite: C-I 304 or concurrent
enrollment. Offered Sem. II.
C-I 406/606 Cr. 1-2
Teaching Basic Writing Skills
A developmental approach to teaching basic writing
skills at the middle/junior and the senior high school levels. The course
will examine philosophies, conceptual frameworks, and techniques in
teaching writing. Special emphasis will be given to the concept of writing
across curricular subject matter areas. Prerequisite: teaching
experience.
C-I 407/607 Cr. 1
Uses of Computers and Software in Middle and Secondary
School Writing
Designed to acquaint the middle/junior or senior high
school teacher with methods for the improvement of student writing through
the use of appropriate authoring and word processing programs. Emphasis
will be upon the development of instructional techniques for the
improvement of writing across subject matter areas. Prerequisite: teaching
experience and keyboard skill.
C-I 408/608 Cr. 3
Methods in History and Social Studies
A course using citizenship education in a democracy to
demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach to teaching methods, curriculum
materials and evaluation techniques. Course topics include: living history,
global studies, law-related education and economic literacy in the social
studies. There is an emphasis on the use of critical thinking skills to
create a challenging learning environment unique to the needs and interests
of middle and secondary level students. Prerequisite: C-I 304 or concurrent
enrollment.
C-I 409 Cr. 3-15
Student Teaching: Elementary
Student teaching is a full day, full school semester
professional experience in selected elementary and secondary schools with
qualified, approved cooperating teachers. Orientation, seminars and
classroom projects required. Prerequisite: completion of requirements in
education, including special methods courses, recommendation by the
appropriate education program faculty, 2.75 grade point average based upon
the major, minor, concentrations, and professional course work, and
approval by the Teacher Education Council. May be repeated for credit in a
subsequent semester for
each additional licensure.
Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory grading.
C-I 420/620 Cr. 3
Computers in Education
A survey of instructional uses of computers in
education. Students learn to make use of microcomputers as a support for
the learning process. Course topics include interactive instruction,
testing, and simulation.
C-I 440/640 Cr. 3
Education of the Gifted and Talented
This course is an overview of education for gifted,
talented and creative students (preK-12). Emphasis will be placed upon
definitions, characteristics, problems, identification procedures, and
programming. Strategies for teaching in the classroom will be examined.
Prerequisite: C-I 302 or 305 or teacher certification.
C-I 442/642 Cr. 1-3
Issues and Trends in Elementary Mathematics Instruction
This course focuses on recent trends in elementary
mathematics instruction. The examination and evaluation of current teaching
materials and equipment, the implementation of these materials and current
teaching strategies, will be the major components of this course.
Prerequisite: C-I 354. Repeatable for credit — maximum
6.
C-I 443/643 Cr. 2
Issues and Trends in Science Education
Designed to provide elementary teachers with
conceptual bases for developing and implementing an inquiry science
curriculum. Participants will examine relevant literature, participate in
demonstrated inquiry methods, and assess current curriculum materials and
classroom practices in science education programs. Prerequisite: classroom
teaching experience.
C-I 445/645 Cr. 2
Refining Teaching Skills/Level III Clinical Experience
A culminating clinical experience prior to student
teaching. Students will refine their skills of planning, implementing and
evaluating instruction. Through self-evaluation, teacher evaluation and
teacher-student conferences, students will determine how to improve their
teaching skills. Prerequisite: C-I 302 and RDG 432 or RDG 710, may be taken
concurrently with RDG 432 or 710. Pass/Fail grading.
C-I 448/548 Cr. 1
Course Construction Using the Wisconsin Instructional
Design System (WIDS I)
An introduction to performance-based instruction
utilizing the Wisconsin Instructional Design System (WIDS). Students will
become proficient in identifying performance expectations for learners,
developing performance assessment strategies and designing learning
activities. Participants will construct a course outcome summary and a
learning plan for a course of study.
C-I 449/549 Cr. 1
Course Construction Using the Wisconsin Instructional
Design System (WIDS II)
A follow-up to performance-based instruction using the
Wisconsin Instructional Design System. Students will become proficient in
developing performance assessment strategies, designing learning
activities, and embedding standards into the curriculum. Participants will
construct a learning plan and a scoring guide for a course of study.
Prerequisite: C-I 448.
C-I 450/650 Cr. 1
Clinical Experience III:
Professional Development in Middle Level and Secondary Schools
A developmental field experience in the
student’s content area, designed to refine skills and understanding
of the executive, organizational, and interactive functions of teaching.
The goal of this course is to establish that preservice teachers are ready
to successfully enter student teaching. Prerequisite: C-I 305 and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in a special methods course and
RDG 432 or 710. Pass/Fail grading.
C-I 460/660 Cr. 2
Integrated Curriculum: Theory into Practice
Designed to develop an understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of
integrated curriculum.
The focus of the course is on the application of these understandings to
classroom practice through the evaluation, selection, and use of
appropriate curriculum models, methods of planning, grouping patterns, and
instructional and assessment strategies. Prerequisite: C-I 302 or 305 or
teacher certification.
C-I 461/661 Cr. 3
Leadership for Elementary/
Middle Science Education
Designed to augment a basic understanding of science
curriculum development, teaching practices, resources, management, and
assessment procedures. Special emphasis will be given to controversial
issues in science, nature of scientific knowledge, laboratory safety,
long range planning and goal setting procedures, funding for operating an
inquiry science program, and special programs to enhance and extend
classroom science experiences for students. Prerequisite: C-I 335 or prior
elementary/ middle level classroom teaching experience. May be taken
concurrently with C-I 335 when a minimum of 20 science course credits have
been successfully completed. Offered Sem. I.
C-I 463/563 Cr. 3
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Methods
This course is designed to give preservice teachers a
basic understanding of classroom applications of second language
acquisition theories, teaching techniques, curriculum and lesson
development, classroom environment issues and sociopolitical concerns in
the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Prerequisite:
TSL 300; ANT 350 or CST 332; ENG 332; ENG 401, SPE 431, ENG 334 or PSY 436;
and the multicultural/international requirement; junior standing. Offered
Sem. II.
C-I 467/567 Cr. 3
Teaching a Foreign Language
A study of how a foreign language is learned and
acquired and what methods and techniques are effective with varying groups
of learners. Focus is on putting theory into practice through
demonstration, microteaching, curriculum evaluation, materials development
and unit lesson planning. Prerequisite: C-I 304 or 334, or concurrent
enrollment. Offered Sem. I.
C-I 469/669 Cr. 3
Methods in Science
An examination of the curriculum content,
instructional strategies and resources, and techniques of evaluation in
science education that are supported by research and the effective practice
of middle and secondary school teachers. The topics covered will promote an
awareness of the essential role of the teacher in creating and sustaining a
learning environment which meets the needs and interests of middle and
secondary students. Emphasis will be placed upon the relationship of
science, technology and society, critical thinking and inquiry techniques,
safety and liability concerns, and current trends and issues in science
education. Prerequisite: C-I 304 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Sem. II.
C-I 470/670 Cr. 1-3
Symposium in Education
Studies in education of interest to specific groups.
Varying topics will be offered at intervals with a specific title assigned
to each. Prerequisite: junior standing and admission to teacher education.
Repeatable for credit — maximum 6. Departmental option for
Pass/Fail grading.
C-I/C-S 480/680 Cr. 3
Survey of Computer
Assisted Instructional Systems
A survey of current trends in Computer Assisted
Instruction (CAI). It covers the development of instructional and
curriculum materials suitable for computer applications and involves the
use of a current authoring software package. Prerequisite: C-S 224 or C-I
420. (Cross-listed with C-S; may only earn credit in C-I or C-S.).
Offered occasionally.
C-I 483/683 Cr. 1
Issues in Early Childhood Education
Designed to discuss trends and issues in early
childhood education. Utilizing selected programs from the
“Footsteps” series of videotapes, participants will discuss
competencies needed by teachers in helping children develop positive
self-concepts and social competence. Attention will be given to providing
learning experiences that are based upon the individual needs, interests
and capabilities of young children. Participants will investigate the
impact which family relationships and changes in family structure have upon
the optimal growth and development of young children. Prerequisite: C-I 325
and junior standing. This course will not apply toward requirements for
initial certification in early childhood education at UW-La Crosse.
C-I 485/585 Cr. 1-3
Environmental Education Update
This course is designed especially for the experienced
school teacher. Content emphasis will include background knowledge on
current local and global environmental issues; state, national and global
goals and expectations; a review of teaching practices; and teaching aids
and resources including simulation software and Internet. Selected
certification or other programs for environmental education such as Project
Wild, Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, and Nature Center programs may be
implemented with grade appropriate infusion teaching plans developed.
Prerequisite: C-I 381 or classroom teaching experience. Repeatable for
credit — maximum 6. Departmental option for Pass/Fail
grading.
C-I 487/687 Cr. 1-3
Elementary Science Update
This course is designed especially for the experienced
elementary school teacher. Emphasis is on planning, developing and using
science instructional materials. Selected topics in life, physical and
earth science will be reviewed as a basis for curriculum planning.
Prerequisite: classroom teaching experience. Not repeatable for
credit.
C-I 488/688 Cr. 2
Questioning Strategies for
Higher Level Thinking and Learning
Designed to help K-12 classroom teachers develop
effective and efficient questioning strategies that will encourage students
to be reflective and active learners and thinkers. Various theories of
questioning will be discussed and practically applied. Methods will be
examined for using questioning skills in the classroom. Prerequisite:
admission to teacher education.
C-I 489/689 Cr. 3
Effective Motivation
and Teaching Behaviors
Research on effective instruction and teaching
practices will be reviewed and analyzed. New techniques of instruction
(suggestopedia) will be introduced. Research proven and new practices of
teaching and motivation will be practiced in the classroom
setting.
C-I 491/691 Cr. 2
Aerospace Education
Introduction to materials and methods of incorporating
aerospace subjects into the classroom curriculum. Activities and projects
are adaptable to all grade levels, 9-12, and are particularly
relevant
in today’s classroom.
C-I 495/695 Cr. 1-3
Supervision of Student Teaching
Designed especially for supervising teachers having
student teachers or teacher interns under their direction, and for other
teachers interested in preparing for teacher supervising responsibilities.
Emphasis on objectives of student teaching, orientation and induction,
roles and responsibilities of personnel, instructional planning and
implementation, process of supervision and post-instructional conferencing.
Prerequisite: certification for teaching, a baccalaureate degree, and
teaching experience. Repeatable for credit — maximum 3.
C-I 492 Cr. 1
Student Teaching/Intern Seminar
Through this course for student teachers and interns,
university coursework is correlated with successful teaching practices in
the schools. Students build on their knowledge base, reflect on their
teaching, and analyze school culture with their peers. To be taken
concurrently with C-I 403, 404 or 409; SHE 403 or 404.
C-I/EFN 499 Cr. 1-3
Individual Study
Reading and research in an area of student
interest in education under the direction of an
education instructor. Open to elementary and secondary education students
with excellent records. Admission by consent of instructor, adviser, and
department chair. (Not open to students concurrently enrolled in EFN 499.)
Repeatable for credit — maximum 6 in C-I and/or EFN.
(Cross-listed with EFN; may earn 6 credits total in C-I and EFN.)
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