EDUC 510
Educational Measurement and Assessment (2 cr.)
Students will learn how to apply measurement theory to classroom evaluation. Analysis, administration and interpretation of standardized assessment instruments, performance assessments using national and state standards, teacher-constructed assessment tools, and evaluation and grading will be examined.

EDUC 515
Foundations of Education (2 cr.)
This course examines the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of education, including such topics as schooling in a changing pluralistic society, human relations and discrimination issues in education, legal and political forces which impact on American education, and the teacher’s professional roles and responsibilities.

EDUC 517
Learning, Development & Exceptionality (3 cr.)
Students will learn and apply the principles of educational psychology, including (a) child and adolescent cognitive, social/emotional and moral development; (b) motivation, learning theories, classroom management and principles of effective teaching; and (c) psychology of exceptional children, including knowledge of exceptional educational need areas as defined by Minnesota, Wisconsin and federal law; the major characteristics of the disability areas in order to recognize their existence in children; and knowledge of various alternatives for providing the least restrictive environment for children with exceptional educational needs.

EDUC 525
Curriculum & Instruction: 5-12 (4 cr.)
Middle and secondary school classroom management, motivation, and student developmental differences will be examined. An emphasis will also be placed on unit development, daily lesson planning, interdisciplinary planning, teaming, cooperative learning, exploratory learning and a variety of teaching strategies appropriate for grades 5-12. In addition, teaching to the needs of exceptional
learners will be examined in the teaching/learning context. Field experiences address developmentally appropriate practices, integrating learning and diverse needs of learners.

EDUC 530
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas: 5-12 (2 cr.)
This course is based on the premise that every teacher is a reading teacher. Students will learn how to assess reading and written language skills of middle and high school students, the cognitive and skill levels required by various content-area materials and written tests, use of alternative testing strategies, and instructional strategies for developing strategic readers and competent writers in all content areas. Adaptation of course materials, teaching strategies and testing for students with exceptional educational needs will be
featured.

EDUC 533
Technology in the Classroom: 5-12 (1 cr.)
Students will learn how to facilitate technology-based learning. Major topics include: 1) information literacy, including criteria for Web-based research; 2) disciplinespecific software and technology; 3) presentation systems (Hyperstudio, projection microscopes, PowerPoint); and 4) assessment and grading tools. Special Methods: Grades 5-12 Candidates will choose the special methods course(s) pertaining to the licensure area sought.

EDUC 540
Social Studies Methods: 5-12 (2 cr.)
This course will address curriculum, skills and knowledge needed to teach social studies in grades 5 through 12. Topics to be studied include national and state Social Studies content standards for middle and high school, lesson and unit planning, and evaluation procedures.

EDUC 543
World Languages & Cultures Methods: K-12 (2 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching successfully in the area of world languages in grades K-12. Topics covered in the course will include lesson and unit planning, national standards and questioning skills. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies and utilization of technology to enhance instruction will also be stressed.

EDUC 544
Communication Arts & Literature Methods: 5-12 (2 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching communication arts and literature in middle and high school. Topics covered include lesson and unit planning, national standards, and questioning skills.

EDUC 551
Adolescent Literature (1 cr.)
This course is designed to familiarize communication arts teachers with major genres, authors, and award-winning books for middle and high school students. Methods for use of adolescent literature in the classroom will be featured.

EDUC 545
Mathematics Methods: 5-12 (2 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching successfully in the area of mathematics. Topics covered in the course will include lesson and unit planning, national standards, and questioning skills. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies and utilization of technology to enhance instruction will also be stressed.

EDUC 546
Physical Science Methods (2 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching the physical sciences. Topics covered in the course will include lesson and unit planning, national standards, questioning skills, discrepant events in science and demonstrations supporting them, and science classroom safety. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies and utilization of technology to enhance instruction will also be stressed.

EDUC 547
Life Science Methods (2 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching the life sciences. Topics covered in the course will include lesson and unit planning, national standards, questioning skills, discrepant events in science and demonstrations supporting them, and science classroom safety. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies and utilization of technology to enhance instruction will also be stressed.

EDUC IS5A
Music Methods: K-6 (2 cr.)
This course includes current methodologies, teaching strategies, procedures and resources specific to elementary and middle school music teaching.

EDUC IS5B
Music Methods: 7-12 (2 cr.)
The course content includes current methodologies, teaching strategies, procedures and resources specific to teaching music at the middle and secondary level.

EDUC 554
Clinical Practicum (0 cr.)
Students will work under a cooperating teacher in an area school two days per week for 10 weeks. Translation of learning theory to classroom practice and preparation for student teaching will be featured.

EDUC 558
Students with Special Needs (1 cr.)
This course focuses on federal and state laws and teachers’ responsibilities for understanding and providing differentiated instruction in grades 5-12 for students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, special gifts and talents, Asperger’s syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and other emotional/behavioral disabilities.

EDUC 560
Student Teaching: Early Adolescence/Young Adult: 5-12 (6 cr.)
While working closely with a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, the student will gradually become fully responsible for planning, organizing and teaching lessons, maintaining a conducive learning environment, and becoming acquainted with school routines and practices. Students will student-teach for a minimum of 15 weeks in Winona or the vicinity.

EDUC 565
Human Relations, Cultural Diversity & American Indian Cultures (2 cr.)
This course is designed to sensitize students to issues which can cause discriminatory and prejudicial behaviors in students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community at large. Emphasis will be placed on developing the skills and dispositions of an inclusive, multicultural teacher in today’s diverse classrooms. A particular focus will be placed on American Indian cultures of the Upper Midwest (Minnesota and Wisconsin).

EDUC 570
Professional Capstone/Portfolio (2 cr.)
The course is designed to help teacher education candidates integrate their professional identity along program-based dimensions of theory and practice. A special focus will be placed on examination of professional literature and research regarding school issues such as violence prevention, teacher development, and school reform models. Candidates will complete a professional portfolio that addresses their mastery of the Standards of Effective Practice.

EDUC 575
Substance Abuse Education & Community Health (1 cr.)
This course is a general introduction to the effects of substance abuse and provides basic familiarization with chemical and public health education programs in the school and community. The course is designed to meet the Minnesota statute for obtaining a teaching license.

EDUC 580A
Topics in Education (3 cr.)
This seminar course will explore a broad range of timely topics in the field of education based on student interest. Group research and debates will be featured.

EDUC 580B
Topics in Education: ESL (3 cr.)
Students who wish to explore topics related to educating English Language Learners will be guided by instructors with special expertise in elementary through secondary English as a Second Language programs.

EDUC 580C
Topics in Education: Special Needs (3 cr.)

In this seminar course students will explore in depth topics related to students with special needs, e.g., learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, gifted and talented, and other conditions requiring differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms.

EDUC 590
Introduction to Educational Research (2 cr.)
This course features the fundamentals of designing and conducting teacher action research. Students will acquire the skills needed to: 1) select an area of inquiry suitable for action research; 2) complete a review of the pertinent research literature; 3) frame a hypothesis that is testable using action research methodology; and 4) write a comprehensive and critical review of the extant literature on the student’s topic of inquiry.

EDUC 595
Philosophy of Education (3 cr.)
This course is designed to engage students in intensive study of the ideas of prominent educational philosophers in relation to critical issues in contemporary education. Students will be expected to present and defend a personal philosophy of education that reflects their beliefs relevant to philosophical writings and current issues.

EDUC 599A
Research Project (1 cr.)
Building on the critical review of literature completed during EDUC 590, students will perfect and present a plan for testing their hypotheses via classroom-based action research. Research proposal defense is the culminating performance of the Master of Arts in Instruction candidate.

EDUC 599B
Research Project: ESL (1 cr.)
Students who elect to pursue research topics related to English Language Learners will perfect and present a plan for testing their hypothesis via classroom-based action research centering on education of ESL students. Research proposal defense is the culminating performance of the Master of Arts in Instruction candidate.

EDUC 599C
Research Project: Special Needs (1 cr.)
Students who elect to pursue research topics related to students with special needs will perfect and present a plan for testing their hypothesis via classroom-based action research regarding education of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms. Research proposal defense is the culminating performance of the Master of Arts in Instruction candidate.

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