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EDUC 583 - Educational Assessment
Description:
Develop understanding of the role assessment plays in determining student learning, evaluating and guiding instruction, and empowering teachers and students with useful data and evidence. Available for undergraduate credit as EDUC 383 .
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Professional Education Program
3 cr.
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EDUC 585 - Teaching the Early Adolescent
Description:
Characteristics of early adolescents and instructional strategies appropriate to their needs. Available for undergraduate credit as EDUC 385 .
Prerequisites:
EDUC 381 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 586 - Literacy in the Secondary School
Description:
Survey of issues, research, theory, process, and strategies that constitute literacy in secondary school including a clinical experience. Available for undergraduate credit as EDUC 386 .
3 cr.
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EDUC 590 - Reading and Writing for Content Understanding
Description:
Analyze and explore how reading and writing support content learning in secondary school. Develop strategies and learning activities that integrate reading and writing in content area studies. Available for undergraduate credit as EDUC 390 .
Prerequisites:
EDUC 386 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 600 - Professional Development Seminar: Professional Educator
Description:
Emphasis on reflective practice promoting professional growth. Processes for developing and submitting Professional Development Plans (PDPs) for Wisconsin initial educator licenses are examined and completed. Practical methods for stating goals, aligning them to standards, collecting evidence, and analyzing/reflecting on assessments of professional practice are highlighted. Action research is examined as a tool for deepening professional growth. Creating and maintaining a professional portfolio are addressed.
Prerequisites:
Graduate status
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 700 - Graduate Internship Seminar
Description:
Emphasis on reflective practice promoting professional growth. Discussion and application of state licensure requirements as integrated into the graduate internship.
1 cr. pass/fail
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EDUC 701 - Philosophical Foundations of Education
Description:
Analyze critical issues in education; their ideological and social bases.
3 cr.
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EDUC 702 - Advanced Educational Psychology: Theory Into Practice
Description:
Understanding and application of psychological theories of education relative to human abilities, behavior, individual differences, and human relations in diverse teaching and learning settings.
3 cr.
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EDUC 703 - Newer Views of Learning
Description:
Explore contemporary views on multi-dimensional and contextual nature of intelligence and learning styles. Investigate theories such as multiple, emotional, successful, and creative intelligence; re-examine importance of learning styles and methods (modalities) for constructing optimal educational experiences.
3 cr.
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EDUC 704 - Strategies for Discipline and Classroom Management
Description:
Develop effective strategies for solving individual behavioral problems; survey several models and interaction techniques to use in general and special education settings for students with disabilities.
3 cr.
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EDUC 705 - Basic Statistical Methods in Education
Description:
Fundamentals of statistical analysis that apply to education and other fields according to student needs; critical ratios and the test for paired, pooled, and unpooled samples; straight line and curvilinear regression for simple and multiple correlation of variables; introduction to the use of probability, simple and two-way analysis, chi square, and other nonparametric statistics.
3 cr.
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EDUC 706 - Experimental and Statistical Methods in Education Research
Description:
Applicability, limitation of experimental methods in education; simplified probability, classical, Bayesian, parametric and nonparametric statistics; use of calculator and computers; experimental designs; literature reviews.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 707 - Educational Research
Description:
Study educational research procedures and develop an educational product or paper, involving problem identification, literature review and analysis, description, and evaluation.
3 cr.
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EDUC 708 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
Description:
Relationship between schooling and society; impact of society and culture on education and individuals within educational institutions; emphasis on educational processes, development, and outcomes from multiple theoretical and research perspectives including human relations with implications for teaching.
3 cr.
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EDUC 709 - Differentiated Instruction
Description:
This course is designed to inspire educators and leaders to explore the many aspects of differentiated instruction. Evidence-based practices for addressing varied learning styles, readiness, and motivations of learners will be explored.
3 cr.
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EDUC 710 - Social and Culturally Responsive Practices
Description:
Theories and related practices of equity and social justice in the context of education, including culturally responsive teaching. Focus on expanding understanding of existing opportunity gaps and the methods, materials, and strategies that support the development of critical consciousness in educational practices; as well as on decreasing opportunity gaps in education through culturally responsive teaching. Educational practices and beliefs that support successful education of students of color, students from families in poverty, LGBT students, and students who speak English as a second or other language.
3 cr.
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EDUC 711 - Seminar: Problems in Elementary Teaching
Description:
Define problems and issues, examine research literature, review trends in curricula and methods, plan experimental investigation. Open to certified elementary teachers.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 712 - Seminar: Problems in Secondary Teaching
Description:
Define problems and issues, examine research literature, review trends in curricula and methods, plan experimental investigation. Open to certified secondary teachers.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 713 - Essential Skills for Special Educators
Description:
Application of key special education skills through practicum and development of interactive workshops. Topics include special education assessment (selecting, completing, scoring, interpreting, and describing), development of the full individualized education plan and behavior intervention plan, conducting IEP meetings, consulting with general educators, and adapting assignments to meet the individualized needs of a student.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 714 - Graduate Project in Education
Description:
In-depth examination of a current trend or issue in education. Development of a project integrating research in a student-selected area of interest.
3 cr.
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EDUC 715 - Application and Analysis of Reading Instruction
Description:
Critical analysis of research in reading instruction. Practice and reflection in teaching reading in content areas, reading comprehension, and study skills in a practical setting. Procedures for curriculum and program development for teachers and reading specialists.
3 cr.
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EDUC 716 - Educational Assessment
Description:
Advanced formative and summative evaluation in the classroom. Includes current issues and trends in educational assessment.
3 cr.
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EDUC 717 - Economic Education for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Description:
Introduction to the basic economic principles and issues; identify resources for economics instruction at elementary and secondary levels; design lessons and activities for integrating economics education across the curriculum. Open to experienced, certified teachers. May not earn credit in both EDUC 717 and ECON 717 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 718 - Core Components of Teaching Reading
Description:
Critical analysis of the reading process, including word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension study strategies and classroom organization for elementary/secondary school. Application in the classroom setting. Satisfies state mandate for phonics.
3 cr.
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EDUC 719 - Mind, Brain, and Education Science
Description:
Exploration of the latest scientific research on how the brain learns and the teaching methods that best meet those learning needs. Discover how students may learn in different ways as they mature and develop cognitively, emotionally and socially.
3 cr.
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EDUC 720 - Health and Wellness for Teachers and Students
Description:
Exploration of health and wellness practices for managing stress and promoting positive lifestyles. Strategies for crisis-based care and facilitation of a trauma-sensitive classroom.
3 cr.
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EDUC 721 - Fundamentals of Curriculum
Description:
Fundamental ideas in developing curriculum, emphasizing human aspects.
3 cr.
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EDUC 722 - Administration and Curriculum Development for Educators and Administrators
Description:
Meets the curriculum requirement for administrators and educators working in K-12 schools. Curriculum frameworks, assessment, supervision and leadership are aspects of the curriculum course content.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Every summer
3 cr.
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EDUC 723 - The Psychology of the Classroom
Description:
Exploration of the impact of psychology and human interaction on teaching, learning, and classroom management. Core concepts of educational psychology will be explored and applied to classroom management techniques.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Summer
2 cr.
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EDUC 724 - Diversity and Development
Description:
Core components of diversity, pluralism, and development in education. Exploration of the impact of class, gender, race, and language difference on teaching and learning. Concepts, principles, and current research related to human growth and development as well as the interaction of diversity and development are explored.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Summer
2 cr.
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EDUC 726 - Models of Teaching and Learning
Description:
Cohesive curricular components representing a broad array of educational philosophies and teaching methods in social, information-processing, personal, and behavioral models. Each model has distinctive curricular orientation and direct link to supportive instructional environments and curricular methods.
3 cr.
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EDUC 728 - Clinical Supervision of Instruction
Description:
Introduce and develop skill in classroom script-taping. Practice using Madaline Hunter’s six levels of conferencing to provide feedback to student teachers (for cooperating teachers) and classroom teachers (for principals and supervisors).
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
2-3 cr.
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EDUC 732 - Integrating Language Arts Across the Curriculum
Description:
Analyze and apply theories in language arts methods and materials to classroom function. Integrate language arts into content curriculum at all levels.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 733 - Elementary School Science
Description:
Survey philosophy and nature of a science, new elementary science curricula and research, innovative and experimental programs.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 734 - Elementary School Social Studies
Description:
Curriculum trends and approaches; new content, materials, innovations; needed research in the field.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 735 - Leadership for Curriculum Change
Description:
Study specific curricula including instructional strategies and models of instruction, and develop leadership skills for developing, implementing, and supervising curriculum.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 737 - Family, Community, and Agency Collaboration for Transitioning Individuals with Disabilities
Description:
Collaboration with parents, families, and communities to meet familial needs and understand behaviors and perspectives. Research, interventions, assessment procedures, assessment methods, and instructional techniques for providing career and vocational education, community skills, communication, and transitions during the lifetime.
Prerequisites:
Either EDUC 755 or EDUC 351
3 cr.
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EDUC 740 - Reading Teacher Portfolio
Description:
Compile personal/professional portfolio representing professional growth based on balanced literacy instruction, diagnosis and evaluation of reading difficulty, supported reading practices, clinical case study.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in EDUC 741
1 cr.
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EDUC 741 - Improvement in Reading
Description:
Trends and programs in developmental reading, reading curriculum, and related research.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 309
3 cr.
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EDUC 742 - Literacy and the Young Child
Description:
Study social and developmental aspects of literacy, including research, programs, and instructional strategies.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 309 , EDUC 310 , or teaching license
3 cr.
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EDUC 743 - Creating Strategic Readers Across All Contents
Description:
Application and exploration of research and evidence-based best practice for appropriate literacy instruction in all content areas.
3 cr.
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EDUC 746 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Reading Abilities
Description:
Survey formal and informal evaluation instruments in reading; test to identify remedial readers, construct diagnostic profiles, write interpretations of test results.
Prerequisites:
Both EDUC 309 and EDUC 741
3 cr.
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EDUC 747 - Supported Literacy
Description:
Materials and techniques of supported literacy. For classroom teachers, reading teachers, and administrators of reading programs who are responsible for instruction, curriculum development, and leadership.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 309 , EDUC 741 , and EDUC 746
3 cr.
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EDUC 748 - Supported Literacy Practicum
Description:
Clinical appraisal of students in literary programs. Interpret findings, develop and implement corrective measures with continuous analysis and evaluation of students. Final report describing student literacy behaviors, techniques and materials used, and recommendations for post-clinical instruction.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 741 , EDUC 746 , EDUC 747 , or concurrent registration
3 cr.
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EDUC 749 - Strengthening Professional Practice
Description:
Building professional capital to improve teacher expertise and learning outcomes. Field experience includes planning professional development.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 750 - Guiding and Directing Reading Programs
Description:
Leading the school improvement process in the area of reading. Apply qualitative action research to examination of school reading programs.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 751 - Reading Research
Description:
Review reading research and reflect on the influence of contemporary issues in literacy on reading educators and student reading achievement.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 752 - School Law for the Teacher
Description:
The impact of statute and court decisions upon teachers; the effect upon student rights, discipline, tort liability, financing, private and religious education, and equal opportunity.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 755 - Foundations of Special Education
Description:
Exploration and analysis of the history, etiology, characteristics, and assessment of students with disabilities. Instructional approaches and adaptations in a variety of educational placements in the least restrictive environment continuum.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 756 - Special Education Assessment
Description:
The evaluation process for special education as required by state and federal special education law. Steps in evaluation process are investigated and applied in a practical setting.
3 cr.
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EDUC 758 - Cooperating Teacher Fundamentals in Preservice Teacher Education
Description:
Methods for planning, supervising, and evaluating student and intern teachers in clinical stages of teacher education programs, with emphases on formative assessments and summative evaluation according to state and national teacher standards. Meets one Wis DPI rule to qualify as cooperating teacher, per Wis Admin Code PI 34.15(6). This course is offered fall and spring semesters for 1 credit in an online format, and offered in the summer for 3 credits in a hybrid format.
Prerequisites:
Wisconsin Teaching License and 3 years experience
1 or 3 cr. pass/fail
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EDUC 761 - Mentor Teaching: Research and Practice
Description:
Sociological, psychological and pedagogical approaches to design and implement programs for mentor teachers. Practical methods for supervising and assessing teachers according to established standards for professional development.
Prerequisites:
Wisconsin Teaching License
1-3 cr. pass/fail
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EDUC 764 - Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Description:
Analysis and application of effective curriculum and teaching practices for students with disabilities within the placement continuum. Practical application in an educational environment required.
3 cr.
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EDUC 765 - Professional Experiences
Description:
Teaching and related experiences in area of specialization with team of at least two teachers, a school administrator, and a university graduate faculty member.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
8 cr.
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EDUC 768 - Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
Description:
Preparation, evaluation, implementation, legal requirements and support for the transition of students with disabilities to successful adult environments. Practical application in home, community, and vocational environments required.
3 cr.
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EDUC 769 - Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities II
Description:
Instructional strategies, behavioral interventions, and curricular adaptations for the elementary and secondary levels in the areas of science, social sciences, and other areas of teaching students with disabilities.
Prerequisites:
Either EDUC 351 or EDUC 755
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall only
3 cr.
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EDUC 771 - Supervision of Instruction
Description:
Evolving concepts and strategies of supervision; role of supervision in facilitating professional development; place of supervision in evaluating curriculum and instruction; develop systems to observe and analyze classroom instruction.
3 cr.
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EDUC 772 - Teacher Induction Year
Description:
Survey issues and practices encountered by beginning and experienced teachers new to school districts during induction year and through third year of teaching. May be repeated for up to 3 credits provided there is a new focus for each year.
Prerequisites:
Wisconsin Teaching License and contract
1 cr. pass/fail
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EDUC 773 - Special Education Technology Foundation
Description:
Basic educational technologies for special education are explored and applied to basic foundations of general educational technology principles and practices. Includes current trends in assistive technology. Exploration and application to the special education classroom.
2 cr.
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EDUC 774 - Advanced Methodology in Special Education
Description:
Topics: Severe learning disabilities; severe emotional/behavioral disabilities; severe cognitive/intellectual disabilities; twice-exceptionality; autism spectrum disorders; self-advocacy/life skills. May be repeated for credit with different topics and approval of graduate coordinator.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate Degree, either EDUC 351 or EDUC 551 , Special Education Certification; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 775 - Alternate Assessment
Description:
Emphasis on assessment and evaluation strategies excluding standardized tools. Topics include implementation of state mandates and procedures, design of alternate measures based on content taught in public schools, and formulation of observation and informal measures.
3 cr.
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EDUC 778 - Parent, Home and Agency Involvement in Educating Children and Youth with Disabilities
Description:
Develop understanding of familial needs, behaviors and perspectives for all family members; cite resources/intervention to be applied to families having a child with a disability; learn interaction and communication techniques to use with family and community agencies.
Prerequisites:
Either EDUC 351 or EDUC 551
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 780 - Curriculum Development, Evaluation and Implementation
Description:
Explore how curriculum processes (development, evaluation and implementation) involve various individuals of various beliefs and values. From this comprehensive base concept, you will utilize curriculum concepts to meet the needs of your individual learners: general education, special education and other unique needs.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate Degree, and either EDUC 351 or EDUC 551
3 cr.
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EDUC 781 - Teaching Students with Disabilities Practicum-Internship
Description:
Professional practice in teaching children with disabilities. Subtitle will designate practicum or internship and specialization area(s). May be repeated for credit.
1-8 cr.
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EDUC 782 - Action Research: Single Subject Design
Description:
Focus on research methodology and topics specific to the field of education. Complete an action research project surrounding an issue of interest/need in your classroom or program through the use of a single subject design. Examine existing research and determine how it may apply to your classroom/program.
3 cr.
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EDUC 783 - The Reflective Teacher
Description:
Renew the spirit of teaching. Explore ways to find balance between professional and personal life; examine professional possibilities; develop clear professional goals; create projections about professional future; examine problems, rewards, and realities inherent in teaching through self-analysis and development of professional portfolio.
3 cr.
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EDUC 784 - The Creative Teacher
Description:
Experience the creative process through readings, active explorations, hands-on and creative exercises to understand the diverse definitions of creativity, be sensitive to its layers and facets, and bring it into the classroom.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 785 - The Skillful Teacher
Description:
Explore teaching models and best practices in education. Learn methods to align a comprehensive assessment plan with instruction and learn to interpret results to make sound educational decisions about instructional design.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 786 - Foundations of Alternative Education
Description:
Introduction and overview of effective teaching practices in alternative education settings; specific responsibilities associated with students at risk, including development and implementation of learning plans.
Prerequisites:
Valid teaching license
3 cr.
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EDUC 787 - Alternative Education Program Development: Curriculum, Methods and Assessment
Description:
Introduction and overview of curricula, methods and assessments or administrative practices for students with alternative learning needs; focus on instructional and administrative practices necessary to accommodate students with alternative needs and abilities.
Prerequisites:
Valid teaching license and EDUC 786
3 cr.
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EDUC 789 - Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Description:
Social and emotional needs of gifted learners with emphasis on guidance and the affective domain.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 791 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 790 - Analysis and Improvement of Educational Programs
Description:
For school district in-service needs. Topic and number of credits vary. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 791 - Foundations of Gifted/Talented Education
Description:
Overview of history and definitions. Emphases on development, characteristics, and individual learning differences of students with gifts and talents. Identification strategies and program options in the field of gifted/talented education. Introduction to current literature as well as exploration of relevant issues and trends.
3 cr.
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EDUC 792 - Curriculum Methods for Teaching Students with Gifts and Talents
Description:
Curriculum methods designed specifically for identified students with gifts and talents in specialized programs. Curriculum differentiation and instructional strategies/techniques for students with gifts/talents in the general education classroom. Integration of cognitive/affective domains as well as creative and critical thinking skills. Collaboration techniques. Planning of the Differentiated Program Plan. Professional and ethical teaching practice.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 791 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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EDUC 793 - Issues in Gifted/Talented Education
Description:
Identify and examine current issues and concerns in gifted education. Content depends on student needs and interests.
Prerequisites:
EDUC 791 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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EDUC 795 - Practicum in Teaching Students with Gifts and Talents
Description:
Observe educational programming for, plan instruction of appropriate learning experiences for, and teach students with gifts/talents using specifically designed methodologies. Program and self-evaluation.
Prerequisites:
Both EDUC 791 and EDUC 792 , or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
1-3 cr.
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EDUC 798 - Graduate Internship
Description:
Certifiable field experience for licensed educators seeking additional license endorsements or an initial license in an alternative pathway under Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction rules.
1-6 cr. pass/fail
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EDUC 799 - Thesis
2-6 cr.
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EDSU 703 - Reorienting Curriculum and Programs Towards a Sustainable Future
Description:
Examines education programs through the lens of global sustainability. A critical lens will be applied to the purpose and value of education both historically and contemporarily to develop your core beliefs and values in education and learning. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 903 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into a graduate program of study
3 cr.
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EDSU 707 - Analysis and Improvement of Programs in EFS
Description:
Project-based course designed to give the opportunity to research and design learning domains that support Efs principles, pedagogy, policies, and practices. The project will include action strategies, research application, and a blueprint for improvement of educational programs. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 907 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 709 - Ethics of Care in a Sustainable Society
Description:
Ethics of care is a theory to guide education toward developing moral, empathetic citizens. Explore this theory and its application within sustainability education. Ethics of care will be applied in the development of education programs for vulnerable populations. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 909 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 710 - Place-Based Approaches within the Global Community Context
Description:
Students will critically explore place-based approaches to decolonize and re-inhabit places in support of sustainable communities. Participants will identify local and global needs in relevant community contexts and determine resources to support place-based pedagogies in their programs, curriculum, or organizations. Students will connect local initiatives to global, interconnected challenges and solutions. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 910 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. or Master’s program
3 cr.
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EDSU 711 - Global Environmental Change
Description:
In the age where we are facing unprecedented global and local environmental issues, you will be able to articulate these issues from multiple perspectives integrating ecological, economic, and social aspects. You will also examine and assess the social movements that are underway to address global environmental issues. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 911 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the graduate program of studies or Ed.D.
3 cr.
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EDSU 712 - Political Ecology and Sustainability
Description:
Explore the relationships between political, economic, social, and environmental aspects of contemporary sustainability issues. Learn multiple perspectives with regard to the preservation and management of the commons and research the political ecology of a locally relevant issue. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 912 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 713 - Ecological Foundations for a Sustainable Society
Description:
Utilizing scientific and indigenous knowledge, explore and apply ecological principles for sustainability in social and economic systems. Human systems are also part of nature and ecological principles provide the foundation for long-term economic, civic, and social sustainability. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 913 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 714 - Teaching and Learning in Alternative Educational Settings
Description:
Education for sustainability can occur inside and outside of formal schools. Design and implement strategies to develop sustainability-focused learning opportunities in business, community, recreation, and other alternative youth and adult settings. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 914 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 715 - Creative and Innovative Technology Thinking in Educational Sustainability
Description:
This course will explore technological tools and frameworks used in societal and environmental meaning making of significance in our planet. Students shall explore from beginning to advanced level technologies in the field of Interactive Story Mapping (ISM), Remote Learning (RL), Location Intelligence (LI), Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization (DCAV) among others. In this course, students will engage in hands-on project-based activities involving extractive thinking of solutions from examination of empirical data. Such thought processes will lead students to develop applications that reinforces understanding from the lens of United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDG). Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 915 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program or Program Director Consent
3 cr.
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EDSU 740 - Adaptive Mindsets for Transformative Action
Description:
Implications of different mindsets for individuals, groups, and sustainability. Applying mindsets to learning, leadership, and personal fulfillment. Available for doctoral credit for the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability as EDSU 940 .
3 cr.
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EDSU 810 - Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Sustainability Leadership in Education
Description:
Interdisciplinary course that provides a foundation for the development of a personal and professional leadership style grounded in leadership theories, as they pertain to socio-cultural, political as well as pedagogical and ecological issues. Leadership discourses and discussion will be reflective of the influence of the social locations and identities of the actors as well as the dynamics of power, resistance, powerlessness and efforts to claim citizenship and justice from the grassroots and up. Through exposure to recognized leaders in society, ecology, education and other fields, you will postulate what leadership principles resonate with your area of work and study. Engage in interdisciplinary analyses of leadership theories and philosophies, and examine complex ethical and professional responsibilities within professional and community relationships.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program or permission
3 cr.
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EDSU 820 - Social Justice in Education for Sustainability
Description:
Advanced and in-depth exploration of the issues of power and inequality by addressing current issues from a variety of perspectives, possibilities and geographies. Key course concepts for social justice in education include cultural frameworks, social construct, and politics of epistemology. Examine historic and contemporary examples of informal and formal educational institutions as mechanisms of social, political, ecological and economic systems. Engage in critical research, analysis, writing, and development of programs in your field that strive to balance social justice education and learning as sustainability.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program or permission
3 cr.
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EDSU 900 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies and Educational Sustainability
Description:
Introduction to sustainability and key concepts and pedagogy of education for sustainability. Educational sustainability is an inclusive way of systems thinking that encompasses human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods and educational opportunities for a better world for all generations. Become familiar with the overall Ed.D. program design and develop personal learning goals for your doctoral studies.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 901 - Sustaining Human Systems
Description:
Human systems have rituals, celebrations, history, and indigenous knowledge that sustain their worldview and cultural interactions. Apply knowledge of Efs to explore cultural perspectives, social equity, ecological justice, biological and cultural diversities in an effort to develop an understanding of the values and commitment for the good of the whole.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 902 - Systems Thinking in Program Development
Description:
Utilize EfS concepts and systems thinking to identify, critique, and develop innovative evaluation approaches and frameworks for diverse format, non-formal, and informal educational settings. Course content will create opportunities to analyze and evaluate relevant education organizations, programs, and curriculum.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 903 - Reorienting Curriculum and Programs Towards a Sustainable Future
Description:
Examines education programs through the lens of global sustainability. A critical lens will be applied to the purpose and value of education both historically and contemporarily to develop your core beliefs and values in education and learning. Available for master’s program graduate credit as EDSU 703 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into a graduate program of study
3 cr.
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EDSU 904 - Transformative Sustainability Teaching and Learning
Description:
Builds on the introduction course, Educational Sustainability (EDSU 900 ) as an interdisciplinary approach to developing social and ecological change. Relevant theories and case studies will be utilized to address the cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual perspectives of transformational and systemic learning, in contrast to the managerial and mechanistic approach to teaching and learning.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 905 - Research I
Description:
Review current approaches to scholarly research, and design dissertation projects in preparation for prospectus defense.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 906 - Research II
Description:
Continue the development of your research methods, design, and analysis for dissertation projects.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program and passing grade in EDSU 905 (B or higher) or equivalent course
3 cr.
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EDSU 907 - Analysis and Improvement of Programs in EFS
Description:
Project-based course designed to give the opportunity to research and design learning domains that support Efs principles, pedagogy, policies, and practices. The project will include action strategies, research application, and a blueprint for improvement of educational programs. Available for master’s program graduate credit as EDSU 707 .
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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EDSU 908 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of EFS
Description:
Focus on the history, philosophical origins of education for sustainability and environmental history. Develop deeper understandings of the challenges facing education and our environment in contemporary society.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Ed.D. program
3 cr.
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