Education - Elementary (grades 1-8)
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Looking for a very important and personally rewarding occupation in today’s society can be a challenge. UW-Eau Claire has the answer: teaching children and young adolescents. Becoming a successful elementary/middle school teacher requires hard work, creativity and responsibility. Teachers must understand the children they teach, their learning processes, and how to communicate effectively.
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UW-Eau Claire middle childhood through early adolescence program leads to licensure to teach in elementary and middle level schools Grade 1-8 in the state of Wisconsin, as well as an additional licensure in a certifiable minor.
The Education Advantage
UW-Eau Claire has earned an excellent reputation for the quality of its preparation of teachers, and its graduates are employed throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Elementary education is one of the largest majors at UW-Eau Claire. It is a very competitive and selective program that offers one-on-one relationships with faculty who practice what they preach; opportunities for student teaching abroad; excellent networking with school districts; and strong collaboration among faculty across the College of Arts and Sciences to develop relevant course content for future teachers.
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Instructional and informational technology are well integrated throughout the program, providing for mastery of emergent tools and materials. Early in the program, students work in schools to become acquainted with the professional responsibilities associated
with the profession and to examine their education and career goals.
Student teaching
An extended period of student teaching is required during a professional semester that allows students to put their book and classroom learning into practice. Students may participate in overseas student teaching experiences through Global Student Teaching and still meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements. Students may also participate in student teaching experiences in inner city districts.
Value-added extras
The extras can make all the difference! At UW-Eau Claire campus resources such as the Human Development Center and the children’s literature collection help students become outstanding teachers. In addition, student organizations, such as the Future Teacher’s Club, provide extra social and learning opportunities for students in education.
Suggested freshman curriculum
-Intro to College Writing
-Intro to Cultural Athropoligy
-Intro to the Visual Arts
-Fundamentals of Speech
-Physical Science
Special admission requirements
Admission to the UW-Eau Claire Teacher Education Program requires success in the university’s pre-program. Admission to the pre-program requires passing the Praxis I test of math, reading and writing; achieving a 2.75 minimum gradepoint average; and earning a grade of C or higher in English 110.- Mathematics for
Elementary/Middle
Teachers I
- General Biology
- Western Civilization to 1660
- American National Politics
- Physical Education
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Our graduates
Typical positions held by elementary education graduates include teaching grades 1-8 in public or private schools. Graduates report 99% placement in school districts.
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Places you’ll find recent graduates:
- Teacher, Madison School
District, Madison, WI
- English Teacher in France
for 7-11 yr. olds
- Title I Math/Sage
River Falls School District
River Falls, WI
- Gr. 3 Teacher
Chippewa (WI)
Area Catholic Schools
- Substitute Teacher,
Eau Claire (WI) Area
School District
Department contact information
Amy Mitchell
mitcheah@uwec.edu
715-836-2013
