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Graduate Curriculum & Instruction Gen

2011 Spring Term

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TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE ESL/BE CLASSROOM

CIGENRL 530

Teaching Grammar in the ESL/BE Classroom is a component of the licensure minor in Teaching ESL/Bilingual-Bicultural Education. This course prepares teachers to instruct non-native learners in English grammar. Students examine selected grammatical topics to better comprehend the structure of English and to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching them.

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ESL METHODS AND CURRICULUM

CIGENRL 603

ESL Curricula and Materials will provide students with the background to develop or select appropriate curricula and to design materials which enhance language learning. The approach to curricular design and materials development is one that is learner centered.

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ASSESSMENT IN THE ESL/BILINGUAL CLASSROOM

CIGENRL 605

This course explores policies, procedures, and instruments used to assess English language proficiency and academic achievement of limited English proficient students in American public schools. Included in this are the areas of English and native language competence; program placement, progress, and exit; alternative assessments in ESL, bilingual and mainstream classrooms.

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EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES

CIGENRL 689

Designed to acquaint the teacher education student with the problems and procedures of securing a teaching position. Includes consideration of professional ethics, preparation of placement credentials, teacher certification practices, interviewing techniques and teaching contracts. Reviews opportunities for professional advancement through graduate study. (Open to teacher education students. Should be taken the semester prior to graduation or the semester of graduation.)

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SEMINAR

CIGENRL 694

Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.

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REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH

CIGENRL 702

The course assists teachers in planning, organizing, implementing, and assessing inquiry-related strategies appropriate for their classrooms. Participants will investigate current issues by way of Action Research, ethnographic, symbolic interaction, and qualitative inquiry techniques. Projects will be conducted that relate to individual classroom needs and situations. PREREQ: Graduate Standing.

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CURRENT TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CIGENRL 710

An in-depth examination of a single current topic of interest to teachers in grades 6-12. Topics will vary from semester to semester, and may include, for example, national curriculum standards for school subjects, writing across the curriculum, cooperative learning in a specific subject, the school-to-work transition, or instruction on specific themes such as the environment or communication. Repeatable for credit.

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION

CIGENRL 725

This course focuses primarily on the processes of curriculum development. The students will be involved in curriculum design activities which will require consideration of the socio-political and philosophical forces as well as consideration of learning and developmental theory.

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INTRODUCTION TO ELEM AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

CIGENRL 728

Introduction to K-12 Elementary and Secondary Administration is a three-credit graduate course designed to introduce students to the main themes of research and practice in American primary and secondary school leadership through a sustained investigation of the conditions for successful instructional leadership.

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SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHERS

CIGENRL 770

Basic course in supervision of student teachers, open to UW-W cooperating teachers, explores the respective roles and responsibilities of all student teaching personnel, nature of student teaching programs, procedures followed in the selection of cooperating teachers and assignment of student teachers. Attention is also given to the recognition of skills and activities fundamental to the development of effective teachers.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

CIGENRL 798

Variable Topics