2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

C I - Curriculum & Instruction

203 Exploring Schooling in Grades 1-8
2 crs (2-8). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
P: Passing PPST scores
P: Minimum 14 credits
P: Limited to teaching majors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Special course fee required
Examination of elementary and middle schooling, instructional planning, and effective teaching practices. The course combines field experiences with reading and discussion to provide an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a professional educator at the elementary and middle school level.

210 Initial Teaching Experience in High School
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
P: Passing PPST scores
P: Minimum 14 credits
P: Limited to teaching majors
Must be taken with C I 211
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Special course fee required
This initial field experience provides opportunities to study and teach students in high school.

211 Initial Teaching Experience in Middle School
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
P: Passing PPST scores
P: Minimum 14 credits
P: Limited to teaching majors
Must be taken with C I 210
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
This initial field experience provides opportunities to study and teach students in middle school.

212 Initial Teaching Experience in Elementary, Middle, and High School Settings
2 crs (2-4). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
P: Passing PPST scores
P: Minimum of 14 credits
P: Limited to EC/A majors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Special course fee required
This initial field experience provides opportunities to study and teach students in grades 1-12.

301 /501 General Education Literacy Instruction PK-8
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to Special Education majors admitted to the
College of Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with SPED 301
SPED 301/501 must be taken concurrently and provides field experience in general education classrooms.
This course examines theories and strategies prevalent in general education practices designed to support children in all aspects of literacy development.

SPECIAL NOTE: All undergraduate courses listed below are intended for candidates seeking teacher licensure. Undergraduates who wish to enroll in these courses must have completed pre-program requirements and have been admitted to a teacher education program.

304 Classroom Practices
1 cr. F, Sp.
P: CI 203
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 306
Development of skills needed to function effectively in the elementary/middle level classroom. Topics include interpersonal relationships, parental involvement, cooperative learning strategies, school restructuring, and classroom management.

305 Reading Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 203 or concurrent enrollment in SPED 301
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of the teaching methods, instructional materials, and evaluation techniques employed in elementary/middle level reading. A directed practicum is included.

306 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 203; MATH 203, 204 and 305
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Study of teaching methods, instructional materials, evaluation techniques, and trends in mathematics. Includes a directed practicum.

307 Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 203
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 306
Teaching language arts in the elementary and middle school; writing, listening, and speaking skills are included. Methods, materials, and trends in language arts. Includes a directed practicum.

308 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 203; BIOL 100; PHYS 100; GEOL 106
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of the teaching methods, instructional materials, evaluation techniques, and trends in science. An environmental education component is included as well as a directed practicum.

309 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 203
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of teaching methods, instructional materials, and techniques in elementary and middle level social studies. Explores trends in social studies and looks at education for employment. A directed practicum is included.

312 /512 General Methods of Teaching
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 318
Admission to program. Concurrent enrollment in CI 318, 328, and a prescribed special methods course.
Introduces models of teaching; lesson and unit planning; direct and indirect methods of instruction; audiovisual, computer, and other educational technologies; managing classrooms; and evaluating and grading student learning.

316 /516 Writing in Response to Multicultural Literature in Grades K-12
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences; teaching certification
students may also enroll
This course examines what it means to have a multicultural perspective on the use of children’s literature in the classroom and to use those understandings to design rigorous writing curricula for all grade levels.

317 /517 Middle Level Methods and Curriculum
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and a prescribed methods course
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Special course fee required
Admission to program. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312 and 318, and a prescribed special methods course.
Examination of teaching methods appropriate for middle level students and an analysis of philosophies and organizational schemes of the middle level curriculum.

318 Teacher Assisting
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 328
Admission to program. Concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 328, and a prescribed special methods course.
Field experience in which student will experience certain aspects of teaching under the discretion of a cooperating teacher.

320 Teacher Assisting in ESL/EFL
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp, Su.
P: Limited to TESOL and TEFL minors
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Field trip(s)
This course provides a mentoring situation with an experienced ESL instructor which will give the student practice in curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation, and assessment of English language learners.

328 /528 Content Area Reading and Study Strategies
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Admission to program and Psyc 261, or CSD 370, or
consent of instructor
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to the College of
Education and Human Sciences and school psychology
students
Provides rationale and methods for determining the abilities of middle level and secondary students to read text in content areas and provides strategies for teaching effectively from text in a content area classroom.

333 /533 Literacy Learning in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
1 cr (1-0). Sp, V.
P: CI 210/211 or permission of instructor
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
No credit if taken after CI 753
Designed for K-12 teachers, this course discusses literacy learning for diverse learners as well as a repertoire of literacy strategies to accomplish academic success.

338 /538 Reading, Language, and Thinking
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 328, or CSD 370, or consent of instructor
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences and school psychology
students
Study of teaching the interrelationships of critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and listening across content areas; practice in research-based procedures to use language to promote learning. Study of the interdisciplinary team approach and group process.

350 Art in Grades 1-8
3 crs (3-6). F.
P: Limited to art teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
For art majors in preparation for student teaching of art in grades 1-8.

354 Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Art
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Required of Art-Middle Level and Secondary Teaching and Art-Comprehensive Teaching majors.

356 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Study of the curriculum, resources, teaching skills, and evaluation procedures for middle level and high school Social Studies. Required of the following teaching majors and/or minors: Latin American Studies, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology.

357 Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Mathematics.

359 Teaching Physical Science
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Chemistry and Physics.

361 Teaching Theatre Arts
2 crs (2-0). odd-numbered years.
Not for GE
Cross-listed with THEA 361
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Credit may be earned in only one of the following:
CI 361, THEA 361, CI 360, THEA 360
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
A study and analysis of current materials including textbooks, assessment tools, and teaching materials. Preparation for play production, classroom units, and advocacy tools.

366 Teaching Foreign Languages Grades 6-12
2-3 crs. F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Students majoring/minoring in one language should enroll in this course for two credits. Students majoring/minoring in more than one language should enroll in three credits.
Theories of language acquisition and learning, methodological trends, review of current research, guidelines for teaching the skills and culture.

367 Teaching Biology
2 crs (1-3). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Required of Biology Teaching majors and minors.

405 /605 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: 1 year college level foreign language study or
equivalent, or consent of instructor
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Designed to help school teachers and others recognize the language difficulties of non-native speakers and teach effectively the sounds, basic structures, and vocabulary of English. Stresses development and use of practical techniques and materials based on second-language acquisition principles.

406 /606 TESOL Practicum: Grades 1-8
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a CI
program
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Instructor approval required
Practicum in teaching English to speakers of other languages in grades 1-8; includes classroom observation, lesson planning, and teaching experience.

407 /607 TESOL Practicum: Grades 6-12
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a CI
program
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Instructor approval required
Practicum in teaching English to speakers of other languages in grades 6-12; includes classroom observation, lesson planning, and teaching experience.

408 /608 Methods of Teaching Content-Based ESL
3 crs (3-0). F.
(Formerly C I 403)
P: CI 405
P: Limited to TESOL minors
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Future and current English as a Second Language (ESL), bilingual education, and content-area teachers learn how to modify mainstream course materials and instructional strategies so that English language learning students can engage in course content while simultaneously developing their new language.

409 /609 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Methods
3 crs (3-0).
Admission to program required or consent of instructor
Study of teaching English to non-native speakers in their home countries/overseas. Focus on methods applicable to foreign language contexts including 4-skill instruction, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as lesson planning, curriculum design, material presentation/explanation, and practice activities.

410 /610 Current Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
1 cr (1-0). Su.
P: CI 305 or equivalent
P: Limited to teaching non-degree students
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Current issues and innovations in teaching reading. May be taken during three different summer sessions for a total of three credits applied toward certification and/or degree.

411 /611 Methods of Bilingual/Bicultural Content-Based Instruction and Curriculum Design
3 crs (3-0). Sp, Su.
CD2
P: CI 405
P: Limited to TESOL minors
Special course fee required
Field trip(s)
Students will learn about bilingual language acquisition, appropriate instruction of bilingual children through grade-level subject matter, various program models, and methods of assessing bilingual students. Students will develop curricula to teach bilingually in content areas.

415 /615 Assessment and Evaluation in Grades 1-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: CI 304 or 312
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 435
Includes observational techniques, teacher-made devices, familiarity with standardized instruments and relative statistical concepts, alternative and performance-based assessments, and current national and state evaluation trends.

435 Classroom Management in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 304
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 457
Introduction to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create, organize, and maintain an enriched and positive 1-12 classroom environment and set high standards for all students through curriculum and instructional design.

436 /636 Education of Girls and Women in the United States
2 crs (2-0). F.
GE-V; CD1
Cross-listed with WMNS 436
Credit may not be earned in both CI 436 and WMNS 436.
No credit if taken after special topics or directed study
with the same title.
Minimum junior standing
This course will focus on both informal and formal definitions of schooling and explore a wide array of influences and choices that contribute to the preparation of resilient women who grow and change through their life-time.

437 Teaching Foreign Languages in Grades 1-8
2 crs. Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Admission to professional semester
Principles and practices in teaching foreign languages in grades 1-8. Preparation for teaching in bilingual education programs.

440 Internship Teaching in Elementary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Special course fee required
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated with Fed 497 during the professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrolling. Offered on satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade basis only. Students with a major in Sped with dual certification in Eled may register for an internship of 7 crs. in Sped (Sped 475) and 7 crs. in Eled (CI 440).
Department permission required
The intern is a paid contractual member of public school staff, spending the entire semester in the school system in an elementary setting. The public school calendar is followed.

441 Student Teaching in Elementary Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated with Fed 497 during the professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrolling.
The student teaches full time for one quarter in the elementary grades. The calendar of the school to which the student is assigned is followed for beginning, ending, and vacation dates.

445 Student Teaching in Middle Level Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 14 credits
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated with Fed 497 during the professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrolling.
The student teaches full time for one quarter in the grades 6-9 in a middle level concept school. The student teaches subjects taught in middle school. Students typically teach in their approved major/minor area. The calendar of the school to which the student is assigned is followed for beginning, ending, and vacation dates.

446 Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 1 times
Special course fee required
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated with Fed 497 during the professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrolling.
Department permission required
The student teaches full time for one semester in grades 5-8. The calendar of the school to which the student is assigned is followed for beginning, ending, and vacation dates.

450 /650 Reading and the Young Child
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
This course examines curriculum, methods, assessments, materials, and trends in teaching oral language, reading, and writing to children from birth through grade 3.

456 /656 Understanding the Early Adolescent
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 203 or 210 and admission to program or professional
teaching experience
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Examination of changing attitudes and behaviors of early adolescent youth as related to teaching-learning situations.

457 /657 Integrating Literacies into the Middle Grades Curriculum
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: CI 304
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Must be taken with C I 415
Designed to provide means to develop understanding of early adolescent learning and to explore, research, analyze, and acquire knowledge and skills necessary to plan and deliver sound educational experiences pertaining to literacy in middle schools.

463 /663 Practicum in Elementary/Developmental Literacy Grades 1-5
1 cr (0.5-1.5). F, Wi, Sp, Su.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Provides a field experience to acquire proficiency in the teaching of reading in the primary grades 1-5. Students will observe, plan, teach and assess reading in an elementary school over the course of a semester.

464 /664 Practicum in Content Area Reading
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp, Su.
CP
Must be taken concurrently or after a course in content area reading.
Application of strategies for assessing the difficulty of text in content areas; focuses on classroom difficulties due to differing reading abilities of students, with recommended strategies for teaching reading. Supervised practicum for reading teacher and specialist only.

470 Student Teaching in Secondary Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to professional semester. Coordinated with Fed 497/697 during professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrolling.
Professional teaching experience in a secondary school under supervision of a cooperating teacher in the school and related University personnel. Due to nature of experience, students should expect to be free of part- time work and other University activities; live in community where assigned, follow calendar of school where assigned.

471 Student Teaching in Special Subjects
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Teacher licensure, related special methods course(s), and departmental approval
Intended for teachers already certified who are seeking additional licensure; limited student teaching experience specially arranged with student.

475 Internship Teaching in Secondary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Special course fee required
Admission to professional semester. Contractual arrangement with assigned school required: salary provided by contracting school; appropriate state licensure required prior to beginning assignment; coordinated with Fed 497/697; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meeting required prior to enrollment.
Department permission required
Professional teaching experience for one full semester in a secondary school under supervision of cooperating teacher and related University personnel. Due to nature of experience, student should expect to be completely free of part-time work and other University activities; live in community where assigned; follow calendar of school where assigned.

476 /676 Developing Programs and Curriculum Materials for the Gifted Student in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences; teaching certification
students may also enroll
Consent of instructor
Reviews characteristics of gifted student. Suggests program modifications to meet their needs. Stresses stimulation of creative and productive thinking. Participants will identify materials and/or develop a program for selected students in their own school.

493 /693 International Experience in Education
1-8 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Completion of junior methods practicum or teaching license
Allows students to study some aspects of education in another country. Experiences may involve teaching, survey of curriculum, methodology, trends and/or study tour of education facilities. Experience must be approved by department chair.

495 /695 Directed Studies in Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated when topic differs
Arranged by department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of departmental faculty, of a problem not covered in existing courses.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
3.00 GPA in elementary education and middle level coursework.
Get form from department office
Individual research project under faculty direction.

705 Literacy Assessment
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CSD 311/511; CI 328/528; SPED 300 or 330 or 400; or
equivalent for each or consent of instructor
Teachers will examine assessment methods for reading and writing, conduct assessments, and analyze data to inform instructional decisions. Issues of literacy assessment will be explored. Work outside of class with a student is required.

706 Practicum in Literacy
1 cr (0-3). F, Sp.
P: CI 705 or consent of instructor
Using assessment methods learned in CI 705, teachers work on multidisciplinary teams to assess a client and make instructional recommendations. Teachers discuss issues of each case and review and share research related to their case.

710 Children and Youth at Risk
2 crs (2-0).
Describes what factors put children/youth at risk: topics include resiliency and thrival theories, causes and conditions, and emotional well-being issues in the context of public schools and communities.

721 Teacher Reflection and Evaluation
1 cr (1-0).
Designed to assist educators in examining their teaching through reflective practice. Participants will explore and apply multiple ways of reflecting and evaluating their teaching from peer assistance to self-evaluations, student interviews, and teaching portfolios.

725 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 306 or 357 or consent of instructor
A survey of current trends and issues related to mathematics teaching and learning in elementary through high school. Contemporary instructional procedures, curricula and assessment methods will be examined. Technology integration will be infused.

726 Issues of Critical Literacy in Grades K-12
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: CI 305, 328/528 or 753
S/U grade basis not allowed
A major thrust of this course will be on the social, cultural, and political dimensions of literacy education in grades K-12.

730 Current Trends and Issues in Curriculum 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
Organizing elements, current issues, innovations, and trends in curriculum for grades 1-12.

731 Supervision and Leadership in Reading Instruction
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 305 or 726, 705, 706, and 753
Provides the prospective Reading Specialist with literacy theories, coaching models, facilitation, evaluation and leadership strategies to promote and supervise the K-12 district reading instruction and assessment program.

732 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
Analysis of trends, issues, materials, and practices in Social Studies education.

733 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-12
3 crs.
P: CI 308 or consent of instructor
Advanced study of contemporary curriculum models and strategies for teaching science. Investigates current issues affecting 1-12 science teaching.

738 Techniques of Curriculum Construction
3 crs (3-0).
Intended for classroom teachers and others who have curriculum development responsibilities; systematic procedures for developing complete courses or units of instruction.

741 Guiding and Directing the Reading Program
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 731
Participants in this course explore current literacy theory and research, analyze the content of various literacy programs being implemented in schools, and engage in developing a school-wide literacy plan and a professional development program.

742 Advanced Topics in Teaching
1-3 crs.
May be repeated when topic differs
A collection of one-credit courses, varying in scope and in degree of emphasis on educational issues and/or practices, designed to provide continued study of topics related to professional issues and professional performance.

743 Instructional Supervision Theory
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
A theory based course designed to develop the competence of those preparing to supervise teacher education students. Fees may be waived if the cooperating teacher, team leader, or administrator is serving the UW-Eau Claire teacher education program.

744 Instructional Supervision Practicum
3 crs (0-3).
P: CI 743; current involvement in supervision
A practicum based course designed to improve the competencies of those who are supervising teacher education students. Fees may be waived if the cooperating teacher, team leader, or administrator is serving the UW- Eau Claire teacher education program.

745 Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
3 crs (3-0).
Materials, procedures, and organization of elementary and middle school language arts. For teachers, supervisors, and administrators in elementary and middle schools.

753 Facilitating Literacy Across the Curriculum
3 crs (3-0).
Rationale and methods for determining and meeting the needs and abilities of middle level, secondary, and post- secondary students to read text in content areas.

755 Interpersonal Effectiveness in the School Environment
3 crs (3-0).
Designed to help participants develop abilities to act in concert with teachers in a team environment. Includes a study of current literature and techniques in the inter- department team relationships. Emphasis is on simulations of stress situations in which participants diagnose the causes and explore solution techniques.

765 University of Wisconsin-Reading Symposium
1 cr. Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Held off-site in Milwaukee, Appleton, or Madison
Instructor approval required
This two day June symposium features nationally recognized speakers who address recent advances and issues in K-12 reading research. Strategies and practices to enhance classroom instruction are provided.

768 Seminar in Reading
3 crs. Su.
P: CI 706 or F ED 740 or CI 788
Content determined by both professor and students. Multiple topics for consideration presented by instructor. Each class member is required to be familiar with all topics and to investigate one in considerable depth.

770 Seminar in Elementary and Middle Level Education
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Consent of instructor
An intensive study of selected topics in elementary and middle level education. The exact topics to be studied will vary according to the interests of the professor and the seminar participants.

771 Cooperative Learning and Grouping in the Classroom
3 crs (3-0). F.
The operation of schools and classrooms and the organization of curriculum and instruction are examined from group perspectives. Cooperative learning and other strategies for using small groups in classrooms.

776 Teaching Adult Learners
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
Examines the nature and needs of adult learners, approaches to adult learning programs, methods for instructing and evaluating adult learners, as well as trends and projections in adult education.

785 Issues in Middle Grade Teaching
3 crs (3-0). F.
An examination of issues facing middle grade teachers including needs of students, self concept, organization, curriculum, grading/reporting, and student activities.

788 Introduction to Educational Inquiry
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
Admission to Master in Education—Professional Development or Master of Science in Teaching Degree Program.
Study of educational inquiry and research methodologies. Intended to increase student’s ability to critically read and synthesize the products of educational inquiry, to conceptualize and conduct a clear, disciplined inquiry into a topic.

794 Scholarly Paper
1-2 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 2 credits
Permission of scholarly paper adviser
Department permission required
Selection and implementation of the scholarship/research process with guidance from a CI graduate adviser. Culminates in a paper and an oral presentation.

795 Research Paper
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
PR only grade basis
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply

796 Directed Studies in Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permits groups of students to study common educational problems.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

799 Thesis
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Full-time equivalent
PR only grade basis
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply