May 16, 2024  
2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education

  
  • ED 459T - Methods: Religious Studies


    2 Credit(s)

    Theory and practice of methodologies in religious studies.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 459U - Methods: Computer Science


    Variable 2-4 Credit(s)

    Theory and practice of methodologies. Required for all students seeking Computer teaching licensure.

    Prerequisite(s): Emergent Professional transition and declared computer science teaching major or minor.
  
  • ED 460 - Seminar


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Topics and credits to be determined and approved by the School of Education. Teaching art and design to children in pre-kindergarten through grade 8. See ART 466 .

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and student teaching or consent of Art and Education Departments.
  
  • ED 461 - ESL Methods & Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores areas of practice that have a bearing on curriculum and instruction, assessment, and materials and leads students to develop their own curriculum design projects. Considers issues in language assessment including reliability, validity, test bias and standardization and explores alternative authentic evaluation practices. Includes a Practicum Experience. (ESL Teacher Standards 2, 3, 4)

    Prerequisite(s): ED 260  & ED 262 .
  
  • ED 472 - ESL Student Teaching


    3 Credit(s)

    Provides students with an opportunity for supervised teaching experience in an ESL setting.

    Prerequisite(s): admission into Licensure
  
  • ED 473 - Bilingual Methods & Assessments


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores areas of practice that have a bearing on biliteracy development, bilingual instruction, assessment, and materials and leads students to develop their own curriculum design projects. Considers issues in multi language assessment including reliability, validity, test bias, and standardization and explores alternative authentic evaluation procedures. Includes a practicum experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 260  and ED 262 .
  
  • ED 474 - Bilingual Student Teaching


    3 Credit(s)

    Provides students with an opportunity for supervised teaching experience in a bilingual setting.

    Prerequisite(s): admission into Licensure.
  
  • ED 475 3 - Child Life Internship


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to apply academic and clinical skills learned in the classroom in a professional program setting under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Students will be required to explore the application of their unique background and foundation included with interpersonal skills to develop a philosophy and professional standard that will encourage their emerging role as a family centered health care professional. Consideration of all current aspects of multidisciplinary health care will be included as students create an understanding of medical, psychosocial, and ethical care of children in hospitals and health care settings.

    Offered (F/W/S/SS)

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other coursework.
  
  • ED 476 - Rdng and Literacy in Content Areas


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides teachers of students in early adolescence through adolescence with practical strategies that develop effective readers and learners in content areas. It emphasizes teaching methods and insights to improve students’ ability to handle the reading demands of content classrooms. Explores strategies and approaches that help students apply reading, writing, speaking, and study skills to think and learn about content. Practicum is required. As the School of Education expands the role of engaged learning in community partnerships, greater reliance will be placed on professional development school experiences in off-campus settings. This course will occasionally be used to facilitate that goal.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 220  or ED 215 ; Emergent Professional Transition required or approval of School of Education.
  
  • ED 479 - Independent Study - Education


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Topics and credits to be determined and approved by the School of Education.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • ED 480 - Student Tchng: Nursery


    Variable 3-6 Credit(s)

    ED 480 through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 481 - Student Tchng: Kindergarten


    Variable 3-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480 through ED 490 and ED 493 require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401
  
  • ED 482 - Student Tchng: 1-3 EC-MC


    Variable 3-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480 through ED 490 and ED 493 require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401
  
  • ED 483 - Student Tchng: 1-9 MC-EA


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480  through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 483A - Student Teaching Abroad


    Variable 3-6 Credit(s)

    Student teaching abroad, grades 1-9.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 483B - Student Teaching: 1-9 MC-EA & ESL


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480  through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401  and ED 450.
  
  • ED 483C - Student Teaching 1-9 MC-EA & Bilng


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480  through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401  and ED 473 .
  
  • ED 484 - Student Tchng: Bus EC-A


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    ED 480  through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the School of Education, ED 401 .
  
  • ED 485A - Internship Grades 1-9 EC-MC


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    ED 484  Student teaching as an Internship gr.1-9 (EC-MC).

    Prerequisite(s): Requires special permission from the School of Education.
  
  • ED 485B - Internship Grades 6-12, MC-EA


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student Teaching as an internship grade 6-12 (MC-EA).

    Prerequisite(s): Requires special permission from the School of Education.
  
  • ED 486 - Student Tchng: EC:SE


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching Early Childhood Special Education (EC:SE). ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required.

    Prerequisite(s): All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching, ED 401 .
  
  • ED 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary EA-A


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching for secondary grades 6-12, EA-A. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 488 - Student Teaching Art & Des EC-A:RE


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching experiences required for the Art and Design Teaching license Early Childhood through Adolescence. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â include a seminar as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required.

    Prerequisite(s): All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching, ED 401 .
  
  • ED 489A - Student Teaching Music General EC-A


    Variable 4-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching: Music general EC-A. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching Cross-listed MUS 489A .

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 .
  
  • ED 489B - Student Teaching Music Choral EC-A


    Variable 4-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching for Music Choral EC-A. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching Cross-listed MUS 489B .

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 .
  
  • ED 489C - Student Teaching Music Instrum EC-A


    Variable 4-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching for Music instrumental EC-A. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching. Cross-listed MUS 489C .

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 .
  
  • ED 490 - Student Tchng: Foreign Lang EC-A


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching for program licensing requirement. ED 480 Â through 490 and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 491 - Field Course in Education


    Variable 4-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching: Music general EC-A. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 Â require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 493 - Student Teaching: Theatre EC-A


    Variable 6-12 Credit(s)

    Student teaching for program licensing requirements. ED 480 Â through ED 490 Â and ED 493 require concurrent enrollment in ED 402 Â as part of the student teaching program; admission to student teaching is required. All student teaching registrations require Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education and admission to student teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 401 
  
  • ED 495 - Research in Education


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Topics and credits to be determined and approved by the School of Education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 499 - Workshop in Education


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Topics and credits to be determined and approved by the School of Education.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 596 - Accelerated Secndry Prg Orientation


    0 Credit(s)

    A non-credit mandatory orientation for candidates admitted to the Accelerated Secondary Program (ASP).

    Offered (F/S)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ASP program.
  
  • ED 597 - ESL Bilingual Ed Orientation


    0 Credit(s)

    A mandatory program orientation for candidates enrolled in the ESL or bilingual licensing sequence at the graduate level. Program information, certification requirements, and portfolio instructions will be provided. This course is required during the candidate’s first semester of program enrollment.

    Offered (F/W/S/SS)

  
  • ED 598 - ESL Bilingual Orientation Online


    0 Credit(s)

    A mandatory program orientation for candidates entering the online ESL and/or bilingual education licensure program.

  
  • ED 598S - Cross-Categorical Orientation


    0 Credit(s)

    This non-credit course orients cross-categorical graduate students to program and licensure requirements.

  
  • ED 599 - Adv Cert Elem Orientation


    0 Credit(s)

    This course provides orientation for students admitted to the Advanced Certification Elementary program.

    Offered (F/W/S/SS)

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the ACE program.
  
  • ED 600 - Workshop Current Trnds in Ed


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Emerging trends in education. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 600A - Initial Educators Wi PDP Training


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Emerging trends in education. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 600W - Curr Trends in Ed: Windows 95/Intnt


    0 Credit(s)

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 601 - Foundations of Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    Research-based study of teaching and learning, including review of instructional models and their use with varied age groups and programs.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 601A - Foundations of Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    ED 601A (Foundations of Instruction) has been designed to introduce teacher candidates to effective instruction, which includes planning, assessments, and instructional strategies. In this course, we will explore the Teaching-Learning Cycle, which will build teacher candidates’ conceptual understanding of the ways in which to understand and integrate assessment, planning, and instructional strategies in coordinated and engaging ways. We explore the Teaching-Learning Cycle while continuing to build upon Hardiman’s Brain-Targeted Teaching Model and culturally-responsive teaching practices. Practicum required.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 602 - Curriculum Planning


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of curriculum planning at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels; topics include purpose, population, scope, sequence, evaluation, and development in curriculum design, including various approaches to curriculum organization and innovation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 602A - Inclusive Curr Planning-ASP Program


    4 Credit(s)

    A study of curriculum design and planning at the middle and secondary levels with emphasis on inclusive content area curriculum development, and assessment and grading. Topics include: curriculum design, Universal Design for Learning, Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and Common Core Standards alignment, meaningful assignments, meaningful balanced assessment for learning, differentiation, accommodation, response-to-intervention, grading, and delivery of instruction. Practicum.

    Prerequisite(s): Available to Accelerated Secondary education students only.
  
  • ED 603 - Introduction to Educational Resrch


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides a general introduction to educational research and ethnographic, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Students learn how to construct research statements, research designs and data collection tools; do literature reviews; collect and analyze data; write up research findings; and develop research proposals.

    Prerequisite(s): Students in Graduate Education or Child Life only.
  
  • ED 604A - Second Language Acquisition Content


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides a comparative overview of first and second language acquisition theories and practices and explores the factors that influence acquisition. Emphasis is placed on curriculum and design, instructional strategies, and cultural considerations in order to engage language learners in academic coursework in the content areas while they develop a second language.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
  
  • ED 604F - ESL Curriculum Design & Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will offer an historical study of the pedagogy of ESL in the development of oral and literacy skills. We will explore how current knowledge of second language acquisition and learning styles influence the development of effective approaches, methods, and materials for ELL students. Emphasis will also be placed on the complex issues of assessment, testing, and evaluation of ELL students.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 604A  or equivalent.
  
  • ED 604G - Biling Ed Curric Design/Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will provide an in-depth review of the history and politics of bilingual education in the United states. A rationale for bilingual education will be developed as students reflect individually and collectively on their learning. Students will examine effective bilingual instructional methods in settings across the content areas. Review of current research and curricula will be used to develop practical applications for bilingual settings.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 604A Â or equivalent.
  
  • ED 605A - Language for Teachers I


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an understanding of how language functions to achieve a range of purposes that are important in our daily lives, in school learning and in the wider community. It introduces a robust linguistic model that describes how language varies from context to context and places knowledge about language at the core of classroom practice.

  
  • ED 605B - Paradigms of ESL/Bilingual Educ


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism and ESL/bilingual education. Students will explore: the history of immigration trends in the United States, the history of dual language instruction nationally, surface and deep cultural norms and social capital of immigrant and refugee students, strategies for culturally responsive literacy and discourse practices, ways to involve and encourage the bi-cultural student in the classroom, and theoretical assumptions and research pertaining to socio-linguistic and psycho-linguistic components of instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 605C - ESL/Bilingual Program Development


    3 Credit(s)

    This course looks at the components of effective ESL program development and design. Certain state and federal guidelines that govern the development and delivery of programs will also be explored. Participants will learn how to advocate for ELL students and address policies and attitudes that affect ELL students, programs and teachers. Strong emphasis will be placed on exploring effective ways of collaborating with general education teachers.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 605D - Biliteracy Development


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an understanding of how language functions in bilingual settings to achieve a range of purposes that are important in our daily lives, school learning and in the wider community. It places knowledge about language at the core of classroom practice and considers pedagogical implications for bilingual teachers.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 604A Â or equivalent.
  
  • ED 605E - Paradigms ESL/Bilingual-Elementary


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism and ESL/Bilingual education in the elementary grades. Students will explore the history of immigration trends in the United States, the history of dual language instruction nationally, surface and deep norms and social capital of immigrant and refugee students, strategies for developing culturally responsive literacy and discourse practices, ways to involve and encourage the bi-cultural students in the classroom, and theoretical assumptions and research pertaining to sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic components of instruction as they relate to programmatic and instructional approaches for the elementary grades.

    Offered (SS)

  
  • ED 605F - Paradigms ESL/Bilingual LA/SS


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism and ESL/Bilingual education in the subject areas of social studies and language arts. Students will explore the history of immigration trends in the United States, the history of dual language instruction nationally, surface and deep norms and social capital of immigrant and refugee students, strategies for developing culturally responsive literacy and discourse practices, ways to involve and encourage the bi-cultural students in the classroom, and theoretical assumptions and research pertaining to sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic components of instruction as they relate to programmatic and instructional approaches for the middle and secondary grades as they relate to the subject areas of language arts and social studies.

    Offered (SS)

  
  • ED 605G - Paradigms ESL/Bilingal-Math/Science


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism and ESL/Bilingual education in the subject areas of math and science. Students will explore the history of immigration trends in the United States, the history of dual language instruction nationally, surface and deep norms and social capital of immigrant and refugee students, strategies for developing culturally responsive literacy and discourse practices, ways to involve and encourage the bi-cultural students in the classroom, and theoretical assumptions and research pertaining to sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic components of instruction as they relate to programmatic and instructional approaches for the middle and secondary grades as they relate to the subject areas of math and science.

    Offered (SS)

  
  • ED 605H - Paradigms of Adult ESL/Bilingual Ed


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism and English language development. Students will learn about the history of US immigration trends, processes of acculturation, and an historical overview of language instructional models. Theoretical assumptions and research pertaining to sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic components of ESL instruction will be explored with an emphasis on developing culturally responsible literacy and discourse practices for the adult learner.

    Offered (SS)

  
  • ED 605I - Paradigm of ESL/Bil Ed in Sp Educ


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore cultural, social, linguistic and political aspects of bilingual/bicultural education with an emphasis on understanding the ELL student in a special education context. Immigration, its history, and its impact on educational practice and language instruction will also be explored with an emphasis on the psychological adaptation process for special education immigrant and refugee students and their families. Intercultural communication and competence will be examined through the prism of culturally relevant pedagogy and educational empowerment through family and community engagement.

    Offered (SS)

  
  • ED 605K - Language Analysis & Bilingualism


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to introduce us to the study of language from a broadly communicative approach including a Systemic Functional Linguistic perspective. Emphasis will be placed on contrastive analysis, learning how to investigate language, understanding cross-linguistic transfer, and how each impacts our promotion of biliteracy. Offered in Spanish and English.

  
  • ED 607 - Change Agents in Families Schools


    3 Credit(s)

    This course looks at change and the supports and barriers for instituting change. Students are encouraged to develop understandings of ethical considerations and the dynamics of change and to develop their own project to initiate a societal change in a family, community, or school setting.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 608 - Adult Stages of Learning


    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the developmental life stages of adult learning and transformative learning experiences that meet the needs of adult learners.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 609 - Philosophy & History of Catholic Ed


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the history and philosophy of Catholic education with particular emphasis on the American context.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 610 - Selected Topics Foundations of Ed


    Variable 1-4 Credit(s)

    Research findings from various disciplinary perspectives, which bear important implications for educational practice.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 611 - Approaches to Literacy


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on major historical developments in the teaching of reading including influential literacy paradigms and their impact on teaching and curriculum. In particular, students will be introduced to socio-linguistically informed approaches.

  
  • ED 612 - Issues in Ed: The Urban Setting


    3 Credit(s)

    Social and professional issues which bear significance for urban education. Topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 614 - Cross Categorical Children & Youth


    3 Credit(s)

    This course addresses the nature of learners who are members of special populations. Examines disabilities and exceptionalities through demographic and characteristic lenses, as well as incidence rates and etiology. Best practice methodologies conclude all analyses. The history and ethics of mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion and their effect on both regular and special education teachers and students today are explored.  This course requires Practicum.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Special Education.
  
  • ED 615 - Cross-Categorical Assess and Eval


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines principles and practices of identification and assessment for special needs pupils. Instruction and practice in statistical concepts and applications; item writing and test construction; selection, use and interpretation of standardized and teacher- made tests and observation techniques. Norm-referenced testing is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 210 , ED 220 , ED 230, or approved equivalency; Aspiring Professional Transition is required for licensing sequence.
  
  • ED 616 - SPED Transition Team Family Process


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the outcomes realized by youth with disabilities through in depth review of the planning processes, legal mandates and procedures that formulate best practices in executing successful transitions for students with disabilities. The course will focus on the many facets of transition planning involving educational, vocational and community entities with the goal always to ensure each student with disabilities receives appropriate educational benefit and an adequate quality of life from preschool to his or her postsecondary setting. Embedded in this course is a study of self-determination and family processes where collaborative, evidence-based communication practices facilitate resolution when difficult issues and conflict arise. Practicum required. 

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Special Education.
  
  • ED 618 - Diversity, Culture, & Literacy


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an in depth study of ways of promoting literacy when informed by a sociolinguistics and a systemic functional linguistic perspective. It emphasizes the importance of developing multiple literacies and how this is a social justice issue for our schools.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 611  and ED 686 Â or consent of instructor.
  
  • ED 618A - Diversity in Adult Learning


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the range of diversity among adult learners including race, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, economic status, and educational background and preparedness. Students will consider the implications of diversity for incorporating strategies that enhance the learning environment and success of all learners in classrooms and through broader institutional areas and activities.

    Offered (S)

  
  • ED 619 - Topics in Adult Learning


    3 Credit(s)

    Residential immersion experience: topics in adult learning.

    Offered (SS)

    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
  
  • ED 620 - Intro to Educational Leadership


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with opportunities to learn about the many aspects of leadership and facilitation of change in education. The course explores the challenges and rewards that leader’s experience, successful practices which enhance student learning, and an opportunity to develop a personal leadership vision. Includes the study of the tasks and climate of leadership at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels necessary to understand personal, social, and organizational change.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 620H - Introduction to Higher Ed Admin


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on theory and practice related to development of higher ed professionals. It covers historical context of higher ed and contemporary issues in organization, administration, and governance.

  
  • ED 621 - School Business Administration


    3 Credit(s)

    Study of the social policy and operational foundations of public school finance including revenue sources, uniform state accounting system, financial planning and budgeting at federal, state, and local levels as well as the practical implications at the school building level for planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 621H - Student Affairs in Higher Education


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an overview of the essential work of student affairs in higher education and its administration through research-based, theoretical, ethical, and best practices perspectives.

  
  • ED 622 - The Principalship


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with an in-depth exploration of the principalship. The course explores the nature and functions of principal leadership in schools. Class readings, presentations, case study analysis, interview with principals, and strategies for creating positive and productive school learning environments will be features of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 623 - Adult Lrn Foundation and Leadership


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to the historical foundations and missions of higher education institutions, and also prepares them to be effective leaders. Students will explore leadership styles, administrative management and supervision and also examine strategies for continuous improvement and new program development.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 624 - Literacy Development


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on pedagogies supporting literacy development in the elementary classroom inclusive of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Building upon ED 611 , it explores how literacy traditions, sociocultural theory, and key historical figures have influenced classroom practices in beginning literacy. Requirements for discussions and the final project assume students are currently teaching. Practicum required.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 611 . Co-requisite: ED 694 .
  
  • ED 625 - Inclusive School Law


    3 Credit(s)

    Ethical administration of school law is examined through topical explorations where students engage in ethical analysis of real life dilemmas involving school law: church-state relations, Equality in Education (including Equal Educational Opportunity (EEO), Bilingual and Second Language, AALANA , Gender Equity), student discipline, matters of attendance, instructional issues, students’ rights, tort liability, terms and conditions of employment, employee discipline, athletics, extracurricular, the provision of special education and related services, and Higher Education Law. Federal and state statutes, rules and regulations that govern the daily practice and the administration of schools as it applies to school administrators (principals, curriculum coordinators, athletic directors, business managers, etc.) are addressed through case based scenarios and case law.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 627 - Assessing Literacy


    3 Credit(s)

    This course emphasizes principles and guidelines behind assessing literacy. It introduces a developmental approach to assessing literacy based on systemic functional linguistics with attention to the academic language demands of schooling. Students are provided with ways of doing assessment resulting in useable diagnostic insight.

    Prerequisite(s): ED 605A 
  
  • ED 628 - Mentorign, Coaching & Supervising


    3 Credit(s)

    This field-work intensive course promotes the art of supporting and nurturing education leaders and teachers who are in the process of reforming their own or their institution’s literacy practices. It focuses on critical ways for identifying needs, selecting instructional materials, developing phased implementation plans, and creating an open accountability culture to productively monitor effectiveness.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 630 - Classroom Decision Making


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to classroom teaching as an enterprise of making decisions; examination of decision-making theory and strategies for improving classroom teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 631 - Supervision of Instruction


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be effective supervisors of educational personnel. Class activities will include study of various supervisory models, application of supervisory techniques to relevant case studies/school situations, and the formation of a personal supervisory plan applicable to a school setting.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 633 - Seminar in Instructional Analysis


    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive study of approaches and strategies for analyzing and assessing teaching, with plans for improving classroom teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 635 - Diversity in the Classroom


    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the many issues (including race, gender, legal status, social class and sexual orientation) that are part of the diverse landscape in our schools today. We will consider issues of oppression and privilege, both as they inform the way inequitable societal structures have taken root in the US, as well as the ways those issues play out in the country, and in our schools, today. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogical stance that recognizes and honors the importance of students’ cultural realities in all aspects of learning. Culture is central to learning, playing a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process and beliefs of groups and individuals. Our goal is to define a pedagogical stance that acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates cultures, and strives to build an authentically inclusive community.

    Offered (S, F)

  
  • ED 636 - District Admin of Spec Ed & Pup Ser


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of administration and supervision of special education and pupils services at the district level, including assessment, planning, and coordination responsibilities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 637 - Dist Ad of Prgm Plnng/Eval/Stff Dev


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the role and functions of administration as it relates specifically to curriculum and instruction at the district level, including assessment, staff development, and program coordination.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 638 - Foundations of Dual Immersion


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will focus on the principles of dual language immersion. Participants will examine program models as they apply to the policies and practices that inform literacy curriculum and pedagogy in dual language-bi-literacy settings. The outcome of this course will be for educators to develop ideological clarity about quality dual immersion classroom practices.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 639 - Biliteracy Research


    3 Credit(s)

    Language Focused Research: This course deepens students’ understanding of multi-lingualisim and biliteracy research through study of foundational readings. The course will require students to critically examine a number of language and literacy studies with consideration given to research design, scope, usefulness and shortcomings. This course should deepen knowledge in the field and support students’ understanding of the literature review process - a necessary component in the graduate thesis project. 

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 640 - Technology Curriculum Integration


    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores ways of integrating technology across the curriculum. Technology integration at various levels, software applications emphasizing tools for learning; curriculum integration approaches, software evaluation for curriculum integration and learning. Provides guided practice in a computer lab setting for hardware and software experience to develop techniques that can be applied in either a Windows or Macintosh environment.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 640A - Enviro Cnsvtn Ped: Tech Curr Int


    1 Credit(s)

    This course explores Environmental & Conservation Education curricula through outdoor experiences. Technology applications to enhance student motivation and engagement with Environmental Education are a component along with Next GEN Science Standards, Broadfield Social Studies Standards, and Wisconsin Common Core Standards.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 640B - MidSec Bus-Tech Exp: Tech Curr Int


    4 Credit(s)

    Learn how to develop lesson plans to teach financial transactions. Social Constructivism theory is applied in experience-based activities for teaching middle/secondary students to practically address financial transactions. Standards: Wisconsin Business Education Standards; Principles of Career and Technical Ed and Standards.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program
  
  • ED 640C - Tech Curr Int: Bus Ed Lit & Tec C


    3 Credit(s)

    Full title: Technology Curriculum Integration: Intro to Business Education Literacy and Technology Teaching C. Learn to teach financial security and wealth building strategies through lesson plans based on games and simulations focusing on financial fitness; investing methods; investor education and protection; personal investing; saving and budgeting; and insurance. Standards: Wisconsin Business Education Standards: Principles of Career and Technical Ed and Standards.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to ASP.
  
  • ED 640D - Tech Curric Int:Intro Bus Ed Lit D


    3 Credit(s)

    Full Title: Technology Curriculum Integration: Intro to Business Education Literacy and Technology Teaching D. Learn models for teaching middle/secondary students technical, psychological and behavioral credit basics. Topics: Socially responsible consumption; real world budgeting; free enterprise and regulation; monetary policy, inflation, protection and federal controls. Standards: Wisconsin Business Education Standards; Principles of Career and Technical Ed

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to ASP.
  
  • ED 640E - MidSec Eng EA-A Lit: Tech Curr Int


    4 Credit(s)

    This course explores Early Adolescent and Adolescent Literature development, instruction, and skill assessment. Technology applications to enhance student motivation and engagement with English curriculum are a component along with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and the Common Core Standards.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 640F - World Lang Teaching: Tech Curr Int


    4 Credit(s)

    Introductory foundation in approaches, technologies, and methodology for teaching foreign language: language teaching methods history, second language acquisition, World Language Standards, methodologies, knowledge and application of the communicative approach and task based language teaching including technologies. Video analysis of teaching required.

    Offered (SU)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 640H - MidSec Soc Studies: Tech Curr Int


    4 Credit(s)

    This course creates a vision of the desired state of Social Studies and History education in middle/secondary classrooms, examines the research ___ of BFSS HE, and explores use of technology to enhance student motivation and engagement. Students explore theories, practices and tools for realizing that vision through explorations of current models, Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and the Common Core Standards. Video analysis of teaching required. 

    Offered (SU)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 640M - MidSec Math Teach: Tech Curr Int


    4 Credit(s)

    A topical mathematics middle/secondary methods course. NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Education, Wisconsin Common Core Standards provide foundation for philosophy, content and goals of 6-12 math instruction. Students explore Technology to enhance student motivation and engagement and specific mathematics topics as well as current issues in 6-12 math education. Video analysis of teaching required.

    Offered (SU)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 640S - MidSec Sci Foundtns: Tech Curr Int


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the history and philosophy of science education and looks at science teaching from a research-based perspective. Course study includes constructivist learning theory, model-based inquiry, literature on student misconceptions, and examining the theoretical framework behind the new science standards. Students work to create a vision for the desired state of science education in middle and secondary classrooms. Instruction includes tools for realizing that vision through explorations in learning theory and various teaching models including the use of technology in instruction. Video analysis of teaching required.

    Offered (SU)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated Secondary Program.
  
  • ED 643 - Desktop Publishing in Education


    3 Credit(s)

    Study and use desktop publishing programs applicable to an educational setting. Incorporate computer graphics. Utilize different formats, printing options, collaborative writing strategies, editing techniques and spell check.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 645 - Inst Tech Policy Planning Evaluatio


    3 Credit(s)

    Through readings, simulations and on line resources this class will focus on technology planning and policies, providing instructional technology support, staff training issues and evaluation, funding sources and developing grant applications. This course provides opportunities to develop artifacts for use in meeting licensing assessments for instructional technology coordinator content standards 4, 10, 13, 15.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • ED 646 - Educational Media Presentations


    3 Credit(s)

    Develop strategies and techniques for organizing information into educational presentations. Use various hardware and software tools for electronic media presentations including HyperStudio and PowerPoint.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
 

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