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LIBRARY/MEDIA
E-Mail: libmedia@mail.uww.edu
LIBMEDIA 201 INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING SYSTEM
IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA (ILSEM) 1 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. ILSEM is a modular
individualized learning system designed to present students with explanatory
and hands-on practical experiences at the introductory level with classroom
technologies for print, graphics and visual communication, and related
web-based resources.
LIBMEDIA 343/543 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE
AND RELATED MEDIA 3 u
Designed primarily to acquaint the student with books and nonprint
media which appeal to the adolescent interest. Emphasis will be placed
on adolescent human growth and development, reading interests and principles
of selection. Open as an elective.
Prereq: Soph st.
LIBMEDIA 350/550 REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
3 u
Basic reference theory and the strategies and tools useful in manual
and electronic reference service.
Prereq: Jr st.
LIBMEDIA 351/551 BUILDING MEDIA COLLECTIONS
3 u
Principles of building and managing collections for all types of libraries.
Study of tools used in selection and ensuring access to information for
particular purposes and populations. Emphasis will be placed on supporting
intellectual freedom.
Prereq: Jr st.
LIBMEDIA 434/634 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
3 u
An introduction to instructional technology as it relates to present
and future curriculum objectives. Basic techniques for operating traditional
and computer enhanced audiovisual equipment, and producing graphic, projected
and electronic media are developed, including simple use of video systems,
desktop publishing and hypermedia for the classroom and media center.
Prereq: Jr st or above.
LIBMEDIA 438/638 TEACHING AND LEARNING
VIA VIDEO AND ACROSS DISTANCES
3 u
As our technological capabilities grow, education is no longer bounded
by the four walls of the classroom. We can now connect students, teachers,
and experts around the state and across the world. With these new capabilities
arises the question as to how best enhance learning when students, teachers,
and resources may be widely dispersed geographically in distributed learning
environments. This class will introduce you to the strategies and technologies
of distance education from creating and editing videotapes usable in many
locations to connecting learners via two-way interactive video conferencing
systems.
LIBMEDIA 440/640 DEVELOPING LIBRARY/MEDIA
SKILLS 3 u
This course is designed to support development of effective information
and technology literacy skills in library users and integration of those
skills into the curriculum.
LIBMEDIA 441/641 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
IN THE LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
3 u
This course prepares students to identify, critically select and use
available library hardware and software through the process of analysis
of needs, design and evaluation of currently available systems and services.
Prereq: LIBMEDIA 434/634 or cons instr.
LIBMEDIA 451/651 CLASSIFICATION AND
CATALOGING 3 u
Introduction to the organization of information. Study of the principles
governing basic methods of descriptive cataloging and intellectual access
to print, non-print and electronic materials and information sources. Emphasis
is on the Dewey Decimal Classification, MARC records, electronic tools,
Sears subject headings and metadata.
Prereq: Junior standing.
LIBMEDIA 454/654 LIBRARY AND MEDIA
CENTER ADMINISTRATION 3 u
Organization and administration of libraries and school media centers.
Includes the study of library objectives and the theory and practice of
acquiring, processing, disseminating, housing and accessing all types of
educational materials. Emphasis is on planning, leadership and the changing
roles and responsibilities of the library media professional.
Prereq: Jr st.
LIBMEDIA 494 SEMINAR
2 u
An advanced course of study which may involve original research or
the study of materials in a particular area appropriate to librarianship
studied under an instructor of the department.
May be retaken. Prereq: Jr or sr st.
EDFOUND 243 EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC
SOCIETY GI/Diversity
3 u
Designed to prepare students to teach in settings with diverse student
populations. Attention will be directed to major issues confronting education,
the experiences of students from diverse backgrounds, and an analysis of
the role of the teacher in a pluralistic society.
Prereq: For those seeking licensure in education, concurrent enrollment
in CIFLD 210 or SPECFLD 210 and EDFOUND 212 or EDFOUND 222.
EDFOUND 212 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 u
This course is designed primarily for secondary school teachers. Among
the areas considered are the psychology of teaching, learning theories,
memory, development, intelligence, creativity, individual differences,
motivation, and classroom management.
Prereq: Concurrent registration in CIFLD 210E or CIFLD 210F and EDFOUND
243.
EDFOUND 214 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT I
1u
This course provides a hybrid course format (online & face-to-face)
for students who need to fulfill the preprofessional portfolio requirement
for admission to professional education. It is designed to assist students
in developing a Phase 2 developmental preprofessional portfolio aligned
with University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's College of Education (COE) conceptual
framework and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) standards
and assessment categories. Students will also be instructed in development
of the basic preprofessional requirements (philosophy statement, key/seminal
artifacts, and reflective statement(s)).
EDFOUND 222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3 u
A developmental study of the child from conception to the onset of
puberty, including physical, psychosocial and cognitive growth.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in CIFLD 210 or SPECFLD 210 and EDFOUND
243.
EDFOUND 322/522 PRESCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3 u
A study of theory and principles of development and learning from conception
to age eight; techniques of observing and the role of play in development.
Prereq: Soph st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
EDFOUND 474/674 INCREASING STUDENT
MOTIVATION TO LEARN 3 u
This course is designed to help educators gain an understanding
of the cognitive, and social-emotional needs of students, analyze educational
practices that may undermine the fulfillment of these needs in traditional
classrooms, and explore structural changes and instructional strategies
that support the needs of all students, thereby increasing their motivation
to learn in school.
Prereq: Admission to Professional Education.
EDFOUND 478/678 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
3 u
Adolescent Development acquaints students with the major theories related
to adolescent development and helps students interpret the theories in
ways which are meaningful in understanding and working with adolescents.
Focus is on the changes of adolescence with special attention given to
the biological, cognitive, social and emotional systems.
Prereq: Pass two portions of PPST or professional ed admission or consent
of Department Chair.
EDFOUND 481/681 HUMAN ABILITIES AND
LEARNING 3 u
This course is designed to help educators comprehend and apply the
fundamental psychological principles underlying the teacher-learning process.
Among the areas considered are motivation, classroom management, instructional
applications, individual differences and creativity.
Prereq: Pass two portions of PPST or professional ed admission or consent
of Department Chair.
MEASUREMENT AND RESEARCH
EDFOUND 423 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 u
A study of principles and techniques used to evaluate pupil progress
in physical education through a survey of available testing instruments
and the use of elementary statistics.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
EDFOUND 424/624 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 u
This class is designed for special education, communicative disorders,
and elementary education majors. It includes testing, measurement, and
evaluation of student progress in multiple contexts. Teacher testing, assessment,
and decision making in the school environments are emphasized as well as
examining traditional and performance assessment strategies. Basic statistical
procedures, the use and interpretation of standardized tests, appropriate
use of non-testing techniques are covered as well as various grading and
reporting systems.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
EDFOUND 425/625 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 u
This class is designed for special education, communicative disorders
and secondary education majors. It includes testing , measurement, and
evaluation of student progress in multiple contexts and subject areas.
Teacher testing, assessment, and decision making in the school environments
are emphasized as well as examining traditional and performance assessment
strategies. Basic statistical procedures, the use and interpretation of
standardized tests, appropriate use of non-testing techniques are covered
as well as various grading and reporting systems specific to the secondary
school setting.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
EDFOUND 482/682 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS
3 u
This course is designed for students at the senior or graduate level
who find it necessary to be an educated consumer of statistical information.
This is designed to be a first course on this topic. Major areas of study
include gathering/organizing data, probability, inferential techniques
(t-test, ANOVA, follow-up tests, correlation, and repression), non-parametric
techniques (chi-square test), and single subject designs.
SPECIALIZED STUDIES
EDFOUND 490/690 EDUCATION WORKSHOP
1-6 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 9 units in major/degree.
EDFOUND 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES
1-3 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 9 units in major/degree. Prereq: Consent
of instructor.
EDFOUND 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Sponsorship of instructor and permission of dept.
HUMANISTIC STUDIES
EDFOUND 472/672 MODELS OF ACCELERATED CLASSROOM
LEARNING 3 u
This course is intended to instruct teachers how to use the latest
"whole brain" learning theories and techniques in the classroom. It will
employ accelerated learning, whole brain instruction, positive and holographic
learning.
EDFOUND 475/675 UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING
WITH DISRUPTIVE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
3 u
Designed to give students an opportunity to discuss the various theoretical
approaches to handling disruptive behavior in the classroom and to apply
these approaches to actual problem situations. Emphasis will also be placed
on the prevention of behavior problems through the development of effective
classroom procedures. Recommended for all Education majors.
PRACTICUM
EDFNDPRC 210 OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION
1-3 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. This course prepares
students for Directed Teaching. It includes participation in the classroom
situation under the guidance of a supervising teacher. Repeatable.
Prereq: EDFOUND 212 or EDFOUND 222 or concurrent enrollment and EDFOUND
243 or concurrent enrollment; student must have passed at least two sections
of the PPST, and must have achieved a 2.40 grade point average based on
at least 12 units of course work or consent of department.
EDFNDPRC 411 LIBRARY PRACTICE
2 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis only. Planned to supply
actual experience in area libraries to blend theory and practice for library
media minors who do not intend to become school librarians.
Prereq: LIBMEDIA 350, LIBMEDIA 351, LIBMEDIA 451, LIBMEDIA 454 or cons
instr.
EDFOUND 492 FIELD STUDY
1-6 u
Studies designed to increase the student's understanding of an area
of library media by reading and travel under the direction of a member
of the department. Area of concentration to be approved by the chairperson
of the department. Repeatable.
Prereq: Jr st or cons instr.
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