Summer 2011 Workshops for Teachers
UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
(800) 621-5376 - contined@uww.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Provides information on a wide variety of natural resources, issues, and methods, including interaction between the elements of the natural environment, the condensed energy in physical and biological systems, interaction between people and the environment, and methods of integrating environmental education in the classroom. This workshop will cover all grade levels. Registration closes one week prior to the starting date.
 
CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ISSUES (2 sections)
Designed to enhance teachers' awareness and knowledge of Wisconsin Indian tribal history, culture, educational concerns, and economic and political issues. The format provides 12 hours of classroom instruction at UW-Whitewater and participation in a 3-hour field event to be arranged.
 
This class satisfies ONLY the first human relations stipulation: "All license applicants must complete preparation in minority group relations, including specific attention to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of American Indian tribes and bands located in Wisconsin."
 
  • Section 1 - June 17-18 (Fri/Sat); 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Winther Hall 2010, UW-Whitewater
    Instructor: Ms. Dona Yahola, UW-Whitewater
    EDUINDP 490/690, sec. 3, ungr class 1700, grad class 1702
    1 undergraduate or graduate credit
     
  • Section 2 - June 30-July 1 (Thu/Fri); 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Winther Hall 2010, UW-Whitewater
    Instructor: Ms. Dona Yahola, UW-Whitewater
    EDUINDP 490/690, sec. 4, ungr class 1701, grad class 1703
    1 undergraduate or graduate credit
       
TEACHING COOPERATIVES
The workshop explores a variety of issues and methods in developing and delivering the teaching of cooperatives. Specific attention will concern farm cooperatives. The format provides in-classroom discussion and instruction concerning issues dealing with cooperatives as well as fieldwork.
 
  • June 20 and 27 (Mon); 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Winther Hall 2010, UW-Whitewater
    Instructor: Mr. Steve Kruse, UW-Whitewater
    EDUINDP 490/690, sec. 1, ungr class 1678, grad class 1679
    1 undergraduate or graduate credit
     
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
As a result of this workshop, students will demonstrate competence in resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and school staff; assisting pupils in learning methods of resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and staff; and dealing with crises, including violent or disruptive situations, that may arise in school or at school-sponsored events.
 
  • June 27-July 1
    This section will be conducted online using D2L. There are no face-to-face meetings.
    Instructor: Dr. Rowand Robinson, UW-Whitewater
    EDUINDP 490/690, sec. 2, ungr class 1698, grad class 1699
    1 undergraduate or graduate credit
     
Summer 2011 Tuition 
1 Undergraduate Credit (WI resident)$284.84
1 Graduate Credit (WI resident)$430.47
  
1 Undergraduate Credit (Non-resident)$600.38
1 Graduate Credit (Non-resident)$973.27
  
1 Undergraduate Credit (MN resident)$292.40
1 Graduate Credit (MN resident)$453.47
Contact Minnesota Office of Higher Education, (800) 657-3866 

Currently admitted UW-Whitewater students may register for these classes on the WINS system. New or returning students may request an admission/registration packet by contacting the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at contined@uww.edu or (800) 621-5376, or downloading the form below and mailing it with payment to:
Credit Outreach
UW-Whitewater
800 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
 
Admission/Registration Form (requires Adobe Acrobat)
Information Sheet (Word document). Includes information on admission, registration, the WINS system, billing and fee payment, payments by credit card, and requesting grade reports and transcripts.
 

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