EDUW690
The Process of Education (1 cr.)
This course provides a comprehensive overview to the Master of Arts in Education Program/Wisconsin. Course content includes the philosophy and design of the graduate program, the structure of learning, and the expectations for graduate level work. Delineating and evaluating, using graduate level resources, and identifying professional and personal goals are also addressed. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses.

EDUW691
Professional Skills Development (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690, 692
This course provides information and structure to produce professional level writing using APA style and to use the computer as an efficient tool for completing assignments, deriving information, and communicating with others. Ethical issues in communication and research are investigated.

EDUW692
Portfolio Design (1 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690
This course is an overview for the development of the capstone product – a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating proficient teaching based on the Wisconsin State Teaching Standards. A specific area of study is identified as the primary focus of the portfolio. The course supports the Wisconsin State Teaching Licensure portfolio document and may be helpful for teachers who wish to complete either the Wisconsin Master Teacher or the National Board Teacher certification.

EDUW693
Instructional Design and Assessment (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690, 692
This course presents an overview of the acquisition and delivery of instructional design including the development of curriculum for diverse learners. Authentic assessment approaches are developed to align with the curricular focus. This includes, but is not limited to, developing differentiated lesson plans, choosing developmentally appropriate activities, aligning curricular focus with the Wisconsin State Standards, connecting curricula across content areas, developing and using authentic as well as standardized assessment.

EDUW694
The Classroom Environment (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690, 692
This course presents the current approaches to non-curricular classroom issues including brain-based learning research; normalizing difficult behaviors; medical, social and emotional concerns; safety; and stress levels for students and staff. Improving communications among teachers, parents, students and support staff is addressed.

EDUW695
Ethics and Issues in Education (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690, 692
Ethical behavior and decision making in an educational environment are the focus of this course. Law-related ethical theory and moral principles are identified. The distinction between ethics and values, preference and culture norms is examined.

EDUW696
Portfolio Production and Presentation (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: EDUW690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695
A comprehensive portfolio is prepared for presentation to a panel of professionals as the capstone project for this Master’s program. The portfolio includes evidence that all of the 10 Wisconsin State Teaching Standards have been met. As part of the portfolio, evidence is also presented that demonstrates improvement in student learning within their classrooms.