Teacher Education
Mission Statement 
The Teacher Education Department develops the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of students which, in turn, provides a solid professional foundation for educators to enter their respective fields.
Faculty and Staff
Ali, Tanzeem, Assistant Professor, Science Education
Brown, Carol - Associate Professor, Counseling
Buncher, Michael - Academic Advisor and Certification Officer
Burdge, Maryjane - Assistant Professor, Special Education, Department Co-Chair
Carpenter, Amy - Senior Lecturer, Reading and Literacy, Student Teaching Supervisor
Churchill, Mary - Associate Professor, Teacher Education/EPP Coordinator, Department Co-Chair
Flaig, Amy - Academic Advisor, Field Experience and edTPA Coordinator
Graves, Peter - Senior Lecturer, Math Education
Hunt, Quintin - Assistant Professor, Counseling
Kronzer, Terri - Professor, Educational Administration
Lee-Nichols, Mary - Associate Professor, Teacher Education
Mainali, Bhesh - Assistant Professor, Math Education
Paul, John - Associate Professor, Counseling
Rady, Tammy - Academic Department Associate
Ridenour, Matthew - Assistant Professor, Social Studies Education
Schuelke, Nicholle - Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
Walkky, Taylor - Academic Advisor and Recruiter
Zbacnik, Amanda - Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
Adjunct Instructors
Amys, Anthony - Lecturer, Teacher Education
Bergum, Tamara - Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Bonneville, Maryann - Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Cook, Jessica - Senior Lecturer, Special Education
Ells, Jennifer - Lecturer, Early Childhood
Fullerton, Amy - Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Gamache, Rebecca - Lecturer, Early Childhood
Gilpin, Staci - Senior Lecturer, Special Education
Graves, Peter - Senior Lecturer, Teacher Education
Henson, Katherine - Lecturer, Reading and Literacy
Hinders, Kathy - Senior Lecturer, Special Education
Kamrath, Barry - Senior Lecturer, Educational Administration
Larson, Jon - Senior Lecturer, Student Teacher Supervisor
Larson Kidd, Susan - Senior Lecturer, Special Education
Murley, Steve - Senior Lecturer, Educational Administration
Oling, Lee - Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Pernu, Sally - Senior Lecturer, Special Education
Renwick, Matthew - Senior Lecturer, Educational Administration
Riggle, Andy - Senior Lecturer, Instruction
Riesgraf, Kristin - Lecturer, Math Education
Rochon, Lynn - Lecturer, Teacher Education
Rogers, Sonja - Senior Lecturer, Teacher Education
Trowbridge, Chad - Senior Lecturer, Educational Administration
Zeman, Lawrence - Senior Lecturer, Educational Administration
Zimmer, Amy - Lecturer, Teacher Education
Course Descriptions
| COUN - Guidance & Counselor Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 481 | Seminars in Counselor Education | 0.50 - 3.00 |
| Selected topics and problems in counselor education. May be taken in several units provided a different topic or problem is studied each time. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| COUN 489 | Counseling and Psychological Professions Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course. | ||
| COUN 499 | Independent Study | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| Independent study approach to topics are designed in counseling to allow the student to explore particular areas of interest beyond the stated curriculum. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| EC - Early Childhood | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| EC 189 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| EC 252 | Foundations of Early Childhood | 3.00 |
| Study and evaluation of early childhood models, theory, and practice. Students study major developmental systems, including motor, socio-emotional, and cognitive-linguistic within a cultural framework. Students review major constructs in contemporary child development, such as attachment, personality and temperament, as well as develop skills in observation and assessment. Includes up to 15 hours of field experience in programs serving young children. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| EC 289 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| EC 353 | Exceptional Needs of Young Children | 3.00 |
| Examines the knowledge and skills required to assess and identify children birth through age 8 with exceptional educational needs and talents. Principles and theories of atypical child growth and development, learning theory, child maltreatment group organization and management for young children are explored. Develops an understanding of clinical diagnoses common to infants and young children, the knowledge necessary to implement developmentally appropriate assessment tools and to promote parent education and family involvement with young children within an interdisciplinary framework. Includes up to 10 hours of field experience in Early Childhood programs. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| EC 355 | Child Guidance | 3.00 |
| One of two courses focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, implementation, and evaluation based on typical and atypical child development, learning theory and research. Focuses on theories of play in early childhood, implementing play based activities for children birth to age 8 through the integration of creative arts, physical activity, social-emotional development and mental health, and basic techniques for therapeutic play. This course includes an examination of early stress and coping, guided imagery, separation and loss. Includes 15 to 20 hours of field experience in Early Childhood programs. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| EC 389 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| EC 470 | Child Life | 3.00 |
| Seminar course for students completing the Child Life concentration. Theoretical foundations of Child Life practice, the therapeutic relationship, family care, assessment and documentation are covered in depth in this course. Attention is given to understanding children in the context of medical issues as they arise in hospital settings, such as end of life care, chronic disease and emergency care. Includes up to 15 hours of field experience. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| EC 479 | Family and Culture | 3.00 |
| Seminar is placed on understanding diversity and cultural competence. Students study and develop communication skills for interacting effectively with children, family systems, and co-workers. Attention is given to understanding children in the context of family and culture, to teaching conflict resolution skills, and to implementing anti-bias practices. Includes up to 15 hours of field experience in an early childhood program setting. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| EC 481 | Seminars in Early Childhood | 0.50 - 4.00 |
| Selected topics and problems in the area of early childhood. May be taken in several units provided a different topic or problem is studied each time. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| EC 482 | Seminars in Child Development | 0.50 - 5.00 |
| Selected topics and problems in the area of child development. May be taken in several units provided a different topic or problem is studied each time. Depending on the term of offering this course can be graded P/NP or Graded A-F. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| EC 486 | Administration of Child Development Programs | 3.00 |
| Focuses on the rapidly changing field of child development programming. Emphasis on developing the business skills and knowledge that every director must have: funding, budgeting, selecting, training and supervising staff, housing the program, purchasing the equipment, and implementing a standards-based evaluation for the program. Specific licensing procedures, grant writing, and program accreditation are also covered in considerable depth. Designing accessible programs for both typical and atypically developing children is emphasized. Includes up to 10 hours of field experience in child development programs. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| EC 489 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| ECED - Early Childhood Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| ECED 357 | Early Childhood Methods | 3.00 |
| This course focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, implementation, and evaluation based on typical and atypical child development and research. Examination of pre-academic and academic skills in a wide range of areas, including mathematics, environment, science, and social studies for young children birth through age 8. The relationship among the developmental domains of cognitive-linguistic, social-emotional and motor development literacy and language development are explored. Also requires the study of program, curriculum, and instructional approaches that contribute to the preparation of young children for work, including career exploration, practical application of basic skills, and employability skills and attitudes. Includes 15 to 20 hours of field experience in Early Childhood programs. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| ENGED - English Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| ENGED 275 | Developing Literacy | 3.00 |
| Introduction to language and literacy development from birth through age 12/13. Considers current theories of language acquisition, emergent literacy, and the roles literature, reading, and writing play in the development of language competence, including the study of phonics. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| ENGED 370 | Reading and Language Arts Methods | 3.00 |
| Study of the principles and techniques of teaching reading and the language arts of speaking, listening, and writing in the kindergarten/elementary/middle schools (ages 5-12/13; grades K-7/8). Field experience required. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGED 275 (C or Better) and Admission to the Teacher Education Program | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| ENGED 463 | Developing Literacy Pre K-3 | 3.00 |
| Study of the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula and instruction in the language arts that foster the concept of emergent literacy. Emphasis is on the development of language (both oral and written) and literacy from birth through third grade. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGED 370 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Instructor Consent | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| MTHED - Mathematics Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| MTHED 189 | Mathematics Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| MTHED 250 | Essentials of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3.00 |
| This course for pre-service elementary school teachers includes mathematical content and concept required to teach at elementary school. It includes various mathematics topics which are essential for teaching mathematics at elementary school. This course covers both content and methods for teaching mathematics at elementary school. Prerequisite recommended is general education math course. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of General Education Mathematics Course(s) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| MTHED 305 | Tutoring Practicum | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| Tutoring practicum designed for secondary mathematics teaching majors and minors to develop competencies in mathematics content tutoring skills and interpersonal relations needed in peer tutoring with college students. Permission of Student Support Services lab supervisor required. Limited enrollment. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 240 with a grade of C- or better. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| MTHED 322 | Teaching Elementary/Middle School Mathematics | 3.00 |
| A learner-center approach methods course focusing on the theories, models, and strategies for effectively understanding and teaching mathematics concepts and skills in the five content areas to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course. Topics include Numbers and Operations; Measurement; Geometry; Data Analysis and Probability; and Algebra. In-class micro-teaching required. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 230 or MTHED 250 (C or Better), and T ED Admission | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| MTHED 323 | Teaching Elementary/Middle School Mathematics II | 3.00 |
| Study of the theories, models and strategies for teaching mathematics concepts and skills to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grade 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course. Field experience or Academic Services-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of MTHED 322 (C or Better), Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better), and T ED Admission. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| MTHED 339 | Secondary Methods in Mathematics Education | 3.00 |
| General principles and problems of teaching mathematics in the secondary schools. Emphasis on organizing teaching activities; teaching materials and resources; and current methodology. This course is offered on-campus only. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| NSED - Natural Sciences Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| NSED 189 | Natural Science Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equibalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| NSED 289 | Natural Science Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| NSED 321 | Teaching Elementary/Middle School Science | 3.00 |
| Study of the theories, models and strategies for teaching science concepts and skills to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course. Kindergarten pedagogical issues addressed to comply with Minnesota licensure requirements. In class micro-teaching required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall or Spring Terms | ||
| NSED 339 | Secondary Methods in Science Education | 3.00 |
| General principles and problems of teaching science in the secondary schools. Emphasis on organizing teaching activities, teaching materials, resources, and current methodology. Field experience in Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| SPED - Special Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| SPED 189 | Special Education Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SPED 283 | The Exceptional Child | 3.00 |
| Introduction to special education. An overview of the various groupings of individuals with exceptionalities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are examined, focusing on etiology, identification, incidence, prevalence, treatment, services available, and educational implications. Mental, physical, behavioral, and sensorial exceptionalities are discussed. National, state, and local laws and policies impacting individuals with exceptionalities are examined. Historical perspectives, legislative and litigative history, models, theories, and philosophies that provide the basis for special education practice are also examined, as well as current legislation, regulations, policies, litigation, and ethical issues related to the provision of educational services for students with disabilities. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SPED 289 | Special Education Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SPED 355 | Interventions/Methods in Services in Special Education | 3.00 |
| This class will take an overall look at the various methods of serving students with disabilities. The focus will be on Response to Intervention methodology, taking data in progress monitoring for a child with an IEP, and using some of the online tutorial services for students with disabilities. Beyond best practices for educators, students will explore the delivery models for special education services and begin to research the learning styles of students with disabilities. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of SPED 283. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SPED 375 | Individual Educational Assessment and IEP Development | 3.00 |
| This class will focus on assessment in three categories - through a Response to Intervention process for a student struggling a classroom, through standardized testing components used in today's schools, and through a customized package of assessments to determine a disability. Students will practice with each instrument and complete a diagnostic profile of a simulated student. The focus will be on writing a report in a fashion that many audiences will understand, especially parents. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of SPED 283 is prerequisite for this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SPED 389 | Special Education Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SPED 481 | Seminars in Special Education | 0.50 - 4.00 |
| Selected topics and issues in the area of special education. May be taken in several units provided a different topic or issue is studied each time. | ||
| SPED 488 | Methods in Special Education | 3.00 |
| Special Education requires specific methods and protocols in order to meet federal and state requirements. This course assists students in learning the requirements and practicing the methods necessary for use in special education environments and as part of the IEP process. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SPED 489 | Special Education Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SPED 493 | Inclusive Management Strategies | 3.00 |
| Study of behavior theories, inclusive strategies and programs, functional analysis of behavior, positive behavior interventions, strategies, and supports, RTI, and behavior intervention plans. Students learn how to apply concepts from behavior modification to inclusive settings. Students engage in a behavior-change project and learn how to use data to plan behavior intervention in inclusive settings. The course emphasizes the application of theory to the academic, social, emotional and behavioral development of school-age children, including those with exceptional educational needs. Attention also given to communication with parents, teachers, community members and other appropriate team members regarding behavior issues and plans. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| SPED 495 | Methods of Adaptive Instruction | 3.00 |
| Examines methods, strategies and materials for adapting curricula to meet the learning needs of students with mild to severe high incidence exceptional educational needs. Emphasizes knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to evaluate students' academic and social needs, research and design appropriate curricula, make modifications and adaptations throughout and across curricula, differentiate curriculum and instruction, and use research-based teaching strategies. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of SPED 283. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SPED 496 | Practicum in Special Education | 3.00 |
| 40 hours of supervised field experience in an inclusive setting working with students who have exceptional needs. Emphasis is on implementation of best practices. Pass-Fail. Enrollment in this course requires permission of Special Education Coordinator. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for enrolling in this course is completion of SPED 283 and consent of Special Education Program Coordinator. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| SSED - Social Studies Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| SSED 189 | Social Studies Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SSED 289 | Social Studies Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SSED 331 | Elementary/Middle School Social Studies | 3.00 |
| Study of the theories and strategies for teaching social studies concepts and skills to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course. Kindergarten pedagogical issues addressed to comply with Minnesota licensure requirements. In-class micro-teaching required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| SSED 339 | Secondary Methods in Social Studies Education | 3.00 |
| General principles and problems of teaching social studies in secondary schools. Emphasis on organizing teaching activities, teaching materials and resources, and current methodology. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. This course is offered on-campus only. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| SSED 389 | Social Studies Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| SSED 489 | Social Studies Education Elective | 0.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| T ED - Teacher Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| T ED 100 | Orientation to Teacher Education | 1.00 |
| This course provides an overview of the expectations and provisions for teacher candidates prior to application for admission and program entry. The orientation will convey important certification information, policies and procedures, introduce students to available resources and services, and provide the opportunity for interaction with other students, faculty and staff. Prerequisite: This course should be taken currently with or prior to TED 200. Students who transfer in TED 200 from another university must take this course their first semester at UW-Superior. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| T ED 189 | Teacher Education Elective | 1.00 - 99.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| T ED 200 | Introduction to Education | 3.00 |
| Provides an historical, philosophical, and social foundation underlying current trends and issues in PK-12 education in the U.S. and Wisconsin. This course provides a basic understanding of pedagogical knowledges, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to proceed in an intensive program of study that prepares students to become effective teachers. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required | ||
Prerequisites: Teacher Education Non-Academic Test (TB and Criminal Background Check) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 253 | Human Development | 3.00 |
| Examines theories of human development from birth through adolescence. Focuses on physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of development in relation to student learning. Explores contexts that shape development, including family, culture, community, environment, and schools. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 270 | Multicultural Education | 3.00 |
| Supports an intensive study of issues surrounding inequality and inequities that impact education in the U.S. Critically examines issues related to prejudice and discrimination with attention to intersections of race, ethnicity, cultures, class, gender, and exceptionality in schools. Focuses on anti-oppressive strategies effective in providing all students equitable opportunities to succeed academically. Includes integration of WI American Indian history, culture, sovereignty, and treaty rights into PK-12 curriculum. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
University Studies Requirements: Diversity | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 289 | Teacher Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
University Studies Requirements: Diversity Social Science | ||
Prerequisites: Student must be On Campus (not DLC) | ||
| T ED 300 | Theories of Student Learning | 3.00 |
| Focuses on the study of learning theories and principles that guide the organization of successful educational experiences for pre K-12 students. Emphasis on the advantages and limitations of learning theories, different theories of learning and their advantages and limitations. Also addresses the relationship of diversity motivation and management to learning. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 339 | Instructional and Assessment Strategies | 3.00 |
| Focuses on the study and implementation of the essential skills needed for successful teaching in the middle and secondary schools: Instructional planning, lesson development/implementation, and assessment in the classroom. This course is offered on-campus only. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| T ED 381 | Selected Topics and Problems in the Area of Teacher Education | 0.50 - 3.00 |
| Offered only as Continuing Education credits. May be taken in several units provided a different topic or program is studied each time as requested. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| T ED 389 | Teacher Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| T ED 407 | The Middle School and Its Students | 3.00 |
| Provides students with an understanding of the history, philosophy, organization, curriculum, teaching patterns, and particular student needs of middle-level educational institutions. Particular emphasis placed on the planning and maintenance of a school and classroom environment suited to middle-level students to prepare middle-level teachers with the background necessary to teach and work in middle-level schools with students aged 10-14. Field experience or Academic Service-Learning required. This course should be taken the semester prior to student teaching. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better), Admission to the Teacher Education Program, and Completion of ENGED 370, MTHED 323, NSED 321, SSED 331, or T ED 339 (All C or Better) | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 441 | Student Teaching in the Elementary/Middle School | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Provides student teaching experience in the elementary/middle school (Wisconsin MC-EA licensure: ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). This is a full-day teaching experience. A minimum of 12 semester hours of student teaching is required for certification. Students wishing certification at more than two levels will be required to complete additional student teaching placements. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 442 | Student Teaching in the Middle/Secondary School | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Provides student teaching experience in the middle/secondary school (ages 10-18; grades 5-12). This is a full-day teaching experience. A minimum of 12 semester hours of student teaching is required for certification. Students seeking certification in more than two areas will be required to complete additional student teaching placements. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 443 | Student Teaching in Special Areas-Early Childhood-Adolescence (4-18) | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Provides student teaching experience in the special areas (art, music, and physical education) covering early childhood through adolescence (birth-age 18). This is a full-day teaching experience. A minimum of 12 semester hours of student teaching is required for certification. If a student wishes certification in another major or more than one minor, additional student teaching placements will be required. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 444 | Student Teaching in Pre-School | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Provides student teaching experience at the pre-school level (birth-age 4). Enrollment restricted to elementary education majors completing a minor in Early Childhood Education. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 445 | Supervised Practice for Inservice Teachers (3-9) | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| A student teaching experience for participating and experienced teachers, combining supervised practice, directed studies, and self-evaluation of teaching. Open only to teachers with two or more years of teaching experience but who need additional student teaching for certification. The teacher must have the approval of the school district before enrolling in this course. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 446 | Student Teaching Kindergarten | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Provides student teaching experience with kindergarten-age children in the elementary school. Enrollment restricted to Elementary Education majors completing the Early Childhood minor. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 448 | Internship in Elementary /Middle School Teaching | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Experience in student teaching in pre-school, kindergarten (ages 4-5), or elementary/middle school education (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8) for selected elementary majors. This is a one-placement teaching experience for a full semester of the cooperating school. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 449 | Internship in Middle/Secondary School Teaching | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Experience in student teaching in middle/secondary education (ages 10-18; grades 5-12) for selected secondary majors. This is a one-placement teaching experience for a full semester of the cooperating school. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 450 | Internship in Special Areas Teaching K-12 | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Experience in student teaching in special areas for selected special areas majors (art, music, and physical education). This is a one-placement teaching experience for a full semester of the cooperating school. Department consent is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 453 | Student Teaching SPED Elementary and Middle School | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Experience in student teaching in elementary/middle special education (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8) for special education licensure candidates. This is a one-placement teaching experience for a full or half semester of the cooperating school. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 454 | Student Teaching SPED Middle and High School | 6.00 - 12.00 |
| Experience in student teaching in middle/high school special education (ages 10-18; grades 5-12) for special education licensure candidates. This is a one-placement teaching experience for a full or half semester of the cooperating school. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 489 | Teacher Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
University Studies Requirements: Diversity Social Science | ||
Prerequisites: Student must be On Campus (not DLC) | ||
| T ED 494 | Principles and Practices of Inclusive Teaching | 3.00 |
| Involves the principles inherent in the educational process for integrating children with exceptional needs into the general education school environment (K-12). Designed specifically for the study of the inclusion of students with special educational needs into the general education program and development of teacher skills and knowledge to support this placement. | ||
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| T ED 499 | Directed Studies in Teacher Education | 0.50 - 6.00 |
| Allows the student with special needs and interests to pursue particular areas and problems in education. The problem and/or plan of study requires approval of the instructor within the department who will be directing the study. | ||
Prerequisites: Student must be On Campus (not DLC) | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
Contact Information
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Belknap and Catlin Ave.
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880