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Curriculum and
Instruction
Brewer Hall
271
(715) 836-5846
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Susan
McIntyre, Chair
Robert Hollon, Michael Kolis, Tamara Lindsey, Sherry
Macaul, Maureen Mack, Mona Majdalani, Deborah Pattee, Kenneth Schmidt,
Robin Umber, and Associated Teacher Education Faculty.
To Curriculum
and Instruction Course Descriptions
PURPOSES AND
GOALS
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares
teachers for elementary, middle level, and high school classrooms through
several programs. Through a series of courses and experiences emphasizing
reflection and decision-making in teaching, students develop knowledge and
process skills and attitudes necessary for effective teaching. Students
also acquire skill in (1) planning and using various teaching methods and
resources, (2) creating and maintaining a positive learning environment,
and (3) evaluating learning and instruction. At the completion of a
program, students are ready to assume responsibilities for classroom
teaching and are prepared to continue developing as a professional.
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DEGREES
AWARDED
The following majors lead to the
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Art, Economics, English, French, German, History,
Latin American Studies, Political Science, Social Studies, Sociology,
Spanish, and Theatre Arts.
The following majors lead to the
Bachelor of Science Degree: Biology, Chemistry, Elementary/Middle Level
Education, Geography, Kinesiology (Physical Education), Mathematics,
Physical Science, Physics, and Physics-Mathematics.
All majors in Music lead to the
Bachelor of Music Education.
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PROGRAM
OPTIONS
Programs in
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are designed to lead to
licensure by the state of Wisconsin. UW-Eau Claire provides these three
program options:
A. Middle
Childhood through Early Adolescence (MC-EA)
B. Early Adolescence through Adolescence (EA-A)
C. Early Childhood through Adolescence (EC-A)
Students
should select the program option they wish to pursue and follow the
requirements for that program. In addition to the program requirements,
all students must complete the appropriate General Education requirements
(see General Education: College of Education and Human Sciences) and other
University requirements for graduation.
Pre-program. Before seeking admission to a program, students must
complete the appropriate pre-program course(s): CI 203 (Exploring
Schooling in Grades 1-9) for Option A or CI 210 (Initial Teaching
Experience in High School) and CI 211 (Initial Teaching Experience in
Middle School) for Options B and C.
To enroll in
CI 203 or 210 a student must meet the following criteria: (1)
pre-education status, (2) completed at least 14 credits; (3) resident and
total GPAs of 2.75 or higher; (4) grade of C or above in Engl 110 or
equivalent; and (5) passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST).
Space available for these courses will be limited to resources available.
Program Admission Information
The programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are designed
to continually assess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the best
candidates to be recommended for endorsement to the Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction for certification to teach in the state of
Wisconsin. Students are admitted to program on a selective and limited
basis from a pool of candidates who meet minimum criteria. Students who
enter the University and who plan to pursue one of the program options A,
B, or C should understand that not all who seek admission to the College
of Education and Human Sciences, and to program, will be admitted, even if
minimum criteria are met. Detailed descriptions of program admission
criteria and procedures are available from the department office, Brewer
271, given that changes occur in an attempt to use admission results and
information to improve curricula.
Admission
to Program (Gate #1)
Students who wish to pursue any of the three program options [A: Middle
Childhood through Early Adolescence (MC-EA), B: Early Adolescence through
Adolescence (EA-A), and C: Early Childhood through Adolescence (EC-A)],
must file a formal application during the first week of October (for
spring admission) or of March (for fall admission). Admissions committees
are convened and decisions are made in time for students to register for
program courses for the ensuing semester. When students are admitted to
any of these three programs, they are also admitted to the College of
Education and Human Sciences.
Admission
to the Option A Program (MC-EA): (Block)
Students should go to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction office,
Brewer 271, and obtain the MC-EA Advising Handbook which provides
information on process and procedures, as well as rubrics for scoring, the
ten Wisconsin Teaching Standards, and auxiliary information (e.g.,
certifiable minor choices, resumé format, etc.). Students wishing
consideration for admission to program should apply one year prior to the
semester in which they want to be in the “block” (methods) courses.
Students may not apply for program while enrolled in CI 203, Exploring
Schools in Grades 1-9. Candidates for admission to program prepare a
“portfolio” based on four of the ten teaching standards (#s 1, 2, 4, 9).
Additional criteria for admission includes: overall GPA, performance in CI
203, Exploring Schools in Grades 1-9, a degree plan, dispositions towards
teaching, and overall writing and quality of the application materials.
The MC-EA Admissions Committee is comprised of two faculty members from
the Curriculum and Instruction department, two elementary and/or middle
level teachers or principals, and two faculty or academic staff members
from the teacher associated faculty from the College of Education and
Human Sciences. Each portfolio is reviewed by two raters and average
scores are determined by the coordinator of the admissions process.
Rank-ordered total scores on the portfolio are provided to the
chairperson. Students are admitted based on the total portfolio score.
Students who are not admitted may apply one additional time.
Admission
to the Option B (EA-A) and C (EC-A) Programs: (Block)
Students desirous of consideration for admission to these programs and the
College of Education and Human Sciences should apply the semester before
they want to enroll in the methods sequence of courses, also known as the
“block” (e.g., CI 312, 318, 328, etc.). Students may not apply for program
while enrolled in CI 210/211, the pre-program courses. Candidates prepare
a portfolio based on the ten Wisconsin Teaching Standards for the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction (see Dr. Mickey Kolis, the
adviser for EA-A and EC-A students who have education program related
questions and rubrics used for scoring portfolios). Additionally, content
departments have requirements for admission which focus predominantly on
content knowledge (e.g., Foreign Language requires passing an oral
competency exam in the target language). Students should see their content
area adviser for information or direction to the education adviser in that
department. The EA-A Admissions Committee is comprised of EA-A/EC-A
faculty from the College of Education and Human Sciences and at least one
member from each of the certifying areas: Art, Music, English,
Kinesiology, Mathematics, Social Studies, History, Science (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics), Foreign Language (Spanish, French, German), and
Theatre Arts. The portfolios are scored by EA-A faculty in the College of
Education and Human Sciences and rank-ordered total scores are provided to
the chairperson. The chairperson convenes a meeting of the EA-A admissions
membership where final decisions are made for admission to the program,
College, and the block semester. Students who are admitted to program must
take CI 312 and 318 the subsequent semester. Unsuccessful candidates may
reapply once.
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Admission to the Professional Semester
(Gate #2): Professional Semester
Applicants in
program option A below must earn a minimum grade of B in the Block
practicum field experience for three of the five areas: language arts,
mathematics, reading, science, and social studies and earn a minimum GPA
of 2.75 across the block courses with no less than a C in the following
courses: CI 304, 305, 306, 308, 309 to gain departmental approval for
admission to student teach or intern.
Applicants in
options B and C below must earn a minimum grade of B- in each of the
professional education courses (CI 210, 211, 312, 317, 318, 328, content
methods) to be considered for admission to student teach or intern.
All students
seeking licensure through programs in the department of Curriculum and
Instruction must complete a full semester of student teaching or
internship. All applicants for student teaching or internships must have
resident, total, and professional education course GPAs of 2.75 or higher
and have departmental approval. Grades for student teaching courses (CI
440, 445, 446, and 475) are reported and recorded on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
PROGRAM OPTION A
This program option offers pedagogical studies in the
basic areas of reading, language arts, social studies, science, and
mathematics, and in special subjects such as art, music, children’s
literature, health, speech, and physical education. The major is designed
to provide students with strong preparation in all the subjects taught in
the elementary school and middle school.
OPTION A: MC-EA
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Licensure
MAJOR: Eled, Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence
(Code 940-206)
CI 203, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 335, 415, 462, 464, and 441 and 445,
or 440, or 446; Art 300; Edmt 285, 380; Fed 385, 490, 497; Lmed 305; Musi
340; Kins 361; and Sped 400. This major leads to Middle Childhood through
Early Adolescence: Regular Education licensure. Requires second major or
minor from list below.
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Major |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence |
940-206 |
see above |
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ETS 20146 |
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APPROVED MAJORS AND MINORS FOR OPTION
A |
Second
Major |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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Art |
020-206 |
CI 350 (fall only) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 10133 |
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French |
260-203 |
CI 366 (F) and CI 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 20173 |
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German |
280-204 |
CI 366 (F) and CI 437
(Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 20181 |
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Spanish |
320-203 |
CI 366 (F) and CI 437
(Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 10191 |
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Minors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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French |
260-403 |
CI 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 20173 |
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General Science |
120-403 |
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no addt'l exam |
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Language Arts |
930-402 |
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no addt'l exam |
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Learning Disabilities |
950-470 |
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no addt'l exam |
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Library Science |
960-403 |
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EC-A licensure for this minor |
no addt'l exam |
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Mathematics |
180-408 |
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no addt'l exam |
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Social Studies |
500-403 |
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|
no addt'l exam |
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Spanish |
320-404 |
CI 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 10191 |
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Teaching of English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL) |
550-409 |
CI 405 |
1 yr college level foreign language |
ETS 20360 |
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Theatre Arts |
601-425 |
CI 361 (F) |
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ETS 10640 |
PROGRAM
OPTIONS B and C
These program options are organized around content majors
and education courses and are designed to prepare teachers for early
adolescence through adolescence teaching or for early childhood through
adolescence teaching in selected areas. Each program requires the student
to complete: (1) a major and minor, double major, or comprehensive major,
each of which has been approved for teaching and (2) a professional
sequence consisting of teaching methods and related courses. Advising is
done through the content major department. Upon admission to program,
candidates are assigned an adviser in education as well.
OPTION B: EA-A
Early Adolescence through
Adolescence Licensure
Approved
teaching major and minor, double major, or comprehensive major; and CI
210, 211, 312, 317, 318, 328, prescribed special methods course(s) (see
approved majors and minors below); 462, 464, and 445 and 470, or 446, or
475; Fed 385, 490, 497; Sped 300.
APPROVED
MAJORS AND MINORS FOR OPTION B
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Comprehensive Majors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
| English |
540-006 |
Engl 402,
404, 406 |
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ETS
10041 |
| Physical
Science* |
240-004 |
CI 359
(fall only) |
Biol 180
or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Physics-
Mathematics*
Physics Emph.
Math Emph.
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210-003
210-004
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CI 357 (Sp) and
CI 359 (F)
CI 357 (Sp)and
CI 359 (F) |
Biol 180 or Geog 178
Biol 180 or Geog 178
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ETS
10061 and ETS 10435
(regardless of emphasis)
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| Social
Studies |
500-XXX |
CI 356 |
Econ
103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
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Majors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
| Biology* |
080-205 |
CI 367
(Sp) |
Biol 180
or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Chemistry* |
100-204 |
CI 359
(F) |
Biol 180
or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Economics |
360-204 |
CI 356 |
Econ
103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
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Comprehensive Majors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
| English |
540-210 |
Engl 402,
404, 406 |
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ETS
10041 |
| Geography |
140-213 |
CI 356 |
Econ
103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| History |
380-206 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| Mathematics |
180-207 |
CI 357 |
|
ETS
10061 |
| Physics* |
230-205 |
CI 359
(F) |
Biol 180
or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Political Science |
420-203 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| Sociology |
480-204 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
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Minors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
| Biology |
080-403 |
CI 367
(Sp) |
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Chemistry |
100-406 |
CI 359
(F) |
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Coaching |
971-403 |
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no
addt'l exam |
| Economics |
360-404 |
CI 356 |
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| English |
540-408 |
Engl 402,
404, 406 |
|
ETS
10041 |
| French |
260-403 |
CI 366
(F) and
CI 437 (Sp) |
study
abroad in language |
ETS
20173 |
| Geography |
140-413 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| History |
380-404 |
CI 356
(Sp) |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| Learning
Disabilities |
950-471 |
|
|
ETS
20146 |
| Library
Science |
960-403 |
|
EC-A
licensure for this minor |
no
addt'l exam |
| Mathematics |
180-407 |
CI 357 |
|
ETS
10061 |
| Physics |
230-403 |
CI 359
(F) |
Biol 180
or Geog 178 |
ETS
10435 |
| Political Science |
420-403 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| Sociology |
480-404 |
CI 356 |
Econ 103,
Biol 180 or Geog 178 |
ETS
10081 |
| Spanish |
320-404 |
CI 366
(F) and
CI 437 (Sp) |
study
abroad in language |
ETS
10191 |
| Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
550-408 |
CI 405
(F) |
1 yr
college level foreign language |
ETS
20360 |
| Theatre
Arts |
601-424 |
CI 361
(F) |
|
ETS
10640 |
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*Broadfield Science add-on
certification is available with these majors and requires CI 359
(fall only)
and CI 367 (spring only). |
OPTION
C: EC-A
Early Childhood through
Adolescence
Approved major and minor, double major, or comprehensive major; and CI
210, 211, 312, 317, 318, 328, prescribed special methods course (see
approved majors and minors below); CI 462, 464, and 441 and one of 445 or
470, or 440, or 446, or 475; Fed 385, 490, 497; Sped 300 (not required of
Kinesiology majors).
NOTE: CI 441 is not required for Foreign Language majors and minors in the
student teaching semester as an earlier elementary level field placement
(required by DPI) which occurs in CI 437.
APPROVED MAJORS AND MINORS FOR OPTION C
Comprehensive
Majors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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Art |
020-072 |
CI 350 (F),
354 (Sp) |
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ETS 10133 |
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Latin American Studies |
340-003 |
CI 366 (F), CI 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 10191 |
Music, Instrumental/
General |
060-057 |
Musi 211, 310, 400 |
|
ETS 10113 |
Music, Choral/
General |
060-058 |
Musi 211, 310, 400 |
|
ETS 10113 |
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Kinesiology |
991-065 |
Kins 290 |
|
ETS 10091 |
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Majors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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French |
260-203 |
CI 366 (F), 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 20173 |
|
German |
280-204 |
CI 366 (F), 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 20181 |
|
Spanish |
320-203 |
CI 366 (F), 437 (Sp) |
study abroad in language |
ETS 10191 |
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Theatre Arts |
601-204 |
CI 361 (F) |
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ETS 10640 |
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Minors |
Code |
Prescribed
Methods
Courses |
Additional
Requirements |
Praxis II Content
Test Required |
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Adaptive Physical Education |
991-459 |
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only with Kinesiology major |
no addt'l exam |
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NOTE: student completing an EC-A comprehensive major
or standard major may complete an additional major or minor with
licensure at the EA-A level from the list under Option B above. |
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