educational setting. 407/607
COLLEGE OF Educational Foundations 635 2-3 units (crs.)
Human Development and Education
EDUCATION AND Consideration of major theories, principles, problems,
issues and recent research findings about human
development. Physical, intellectual, social and personality
HUMAN SERVICES development throughout the lifespan will be examined in
the context of education. One emphasis will be on
Educational Foundations Service Courses students' reflections of their own development and their
Office: Education 616 observations of the development of others. A second
Telephone: (920) 424-7044 emphasis is on how these reflections and observations
Email: edfound@uwosh.edu may contribute to the development of children and
Web Site: www.coehs.uwosh.edu/educ_found/index.htm adolescents under their care as whole persons. Students
may enroll for 2 or 3 credits at either the undergraduate or
I. FACULTY graduate level. Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree or
consent of instructor. 435/635
Leung, Garrison, Meyerson, Parks, Petronicolos, Short-
Meyerson
Educational Foundations 671 2-3 units (crs.)
Learning Processes in Children
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Reading and discussing a variety of new materials in the
Educational Foundations 543 3 units (crs.) areas of early childhood learning and generating
The Adult Learner applications of research findings to working with children.
The biological, psychological and social characteristics of Some areas discussed: learning in the newborn; learning
the adult learner, including middle-aged persons as well as to love and to fear; play; attitude conditioning; motivation
those in later life. The intellectual abilities adults possess for learning; self-concept development; Piaget; Montessori;
will be examined with specific references to educational cognitive growth; IQ change and approaches to teaching
processes. Prerequisite: Educational Foundations 230, young children. Prerequisite: Educational Foundations 235
235, 240, 377 or equivalent. 343/543 or equivalent. 471/671
Educational Foundations 550 3 units (crs.) Educational Foundations 702 3 units (crs.)
Adolescent Psychology Statistical Foundations in Education
A study of pre-adolescence and adolescence as a Descriptive statistical techniques, including measures of
psychosocio- central tendency, variability, normal curve, percentile ranks
cultural phenomenon. Emphasis will be placed upon and standard scores. Correlational techniques, parametric
the basic conflicts and adjustment patterns of adolescents. and nonparametric statistical tests. Emphasis on
Contemporary interests and problems of pre-adolescents schoolrelated
and adolescents in school situations will be stressed. research problems. Prerequisite: Educational
Prerequisite: Advanced standing including Psychology Foundations 310 or equivalent.
201. 350/550
Educational Foundations 703 3 units (crs.)
Educational Foundations 577 3 units (crs.) Education and the Making of American Society
Human Growth and Development Philosophical, social and historical foundations of
Study of theory and problems in the various areas of American education will be explored. Specifically, this
human development as interrelated phenomena. course will focus on contemporary and historical thoughts
Psychological, social, emotional, intellectual and physical and issues in American education as they relate to the
development from infancy to maturity. Environmental larger society.
factors will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Psychology 201.
Educational Foundations 589 3 units (crs.) Educational Foundations 704 3 units (crs.)
Education of Gifted and Talented Students Psychological Foundations of Education
Issues in identifying, motivating and providing for the A psychological basis for the study of human abilities and
learning of gifted and talented children and youth. Attention learning. Research evidence, along with empirical findings,
is given to creative processes taught on individual and is provided to relate theoretical principle to classroom
group bases. 389/589 practices. Individual difference, motivation, retention and
transfer and evaluation and their implications to teaching.
Educational Foundations 607 3 units (crs.)
Education and Diverse Populations
This course deals with the educational needs of members
of diverse populations (African-Americans, American
Indians, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, disabled
individuals, lower socio-economic and/or female persons)
and related concerns they may face in the traditional
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Educational Foundations 705 2-3 units (crs.) Educational Foundations 763 3 units (crs.)
Child Psychology On Becoming a Global Citizen
Growth of children from birth to adolescence. Emphasizes This course focuses on the philosophical dimensions of
the child as a whole being, with major divisions dealing becoming a global citizen with knowledge about global
with physical, social, emotional and intellectual issues, such as world trade and human rights. The
development. Prerequisite: Psychology 201. emphasis will include helping the student understand
nonviolent action as an alternative to violence in resolving
Educational Foundations 706 3 units (crs.) global conflict. Students will examine the concept of
Multicultural Education citizenship in a global world through the lenses of
This course is designed to develop an understanding of philosophical, historical and anthropological inquiry.
cultural processes and sensitivity to diverse cultural
groups. The course includes multicultural content as it Educational Foundations 764 3 units (crs.)
relates to teaching, procedures for identifying various Seminar for Special Topics in Global Education
forms of bias in educational materials and teaching styles An advanced, reading-intensive seminar exploring best
appropriate for culturally diverse learning styles. practices for integrating global awareness into classrooms
and organizations. Students will develop action plans to
Educational Foundations 708 3 units (crs.) bring global awareness to their workplace based on a
Social Analysis of Educational Policy historical and sociological understanding of globalization
A course about the social analysis of educational policy. and childhood.
Examines some of the ways in which social scientists and
other thinkers have sought to understand recurring Educational Foundations 765 3 units (crs.)
concerns and issues that have troubled and shaped Introduction to Global and Comparative Education
educational policy, educational policy-making and policy The goal is to develop an understanding of educational
actors over the years. The focus of the course will be on systems that exist around the world, with special emphasis
the study of educational policy initiative in the U.S. and on comparing the global educational issues and factors
globally. that have impacted the development of these systems
including, but not limited to, historical and current cultural
Educational Foundations 713 3 units (crs.) traditions, mores and value systems.
Principles of Appraisal and Evaluation in Education
The construction, administration and interpretation of Educational Foundations 770 3 units (crs.)
diagnostic and other evaluative devices in the educational Foundations of Educational Research
setting. Special attention given to recent philosophical Introduction to the concepts, tools and procedures
orientations toward the use of measurement data for essential for planning and conducting research in
evaluative purposes. Prerequisite: Educational education and related fields. Prepare a research proposal
Foundations 310 or consent of instructor. and organize a research report. Emphasis is given to the
interpretation and analysis of research literature from the
Educational Foundations 760 2 units (crs.) behavioral and social sciences.
Learning Theory and Educational Practice
Oriented primarily toward learning theory and secondarily Educational Foundations 794 1-3 units (crs.)
to applying this theory to practical educational problems. Special Topics in Educational Foundations
Designed as a specific two (2)-credit core course to which A special topics course of current interest for students with
the student can add one (1)-credit modules. The core specific interest or background in educational foundations.
course will stress the understanding of theory, while the May be repeated under different topics, but only three (3)
modules will stress applications of theory. credits may be applied toward a degree.
Educational Foundations 761 1 unit (cr.) Educational Foundations 796 1-3 units (crs.)
Learning Theory for Discipline and Classroom Independent Study
Management Because there is no graduate program in Educational
What authorities have to say about fostering desirable and Foundations, Independent Study in this area must be
preventing undesirable behavior in the classroom. A one undertaken with the approval of a department offering a
(1)-credit module designed to accompany Education graduate program, but under the direction of a member of
Foundations 760. the Educational Foundations staff. Prerequisite:
Independent Study Topic and Instructor Approval Form
Educational Foundations 762 3 units (crs.) must be completed prior to registration.
Piaget: Theory and Application
A study of Jean Piaget’s learning theory and its application
to the classroom.
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Education Service Courses Human Services Service Courses
Courses with the “SRVS CRS” subject heading are Human Services 577 3 units (crs.)
education Family and Community Advocacy
service courses. Service Courses 500 and above carry Studies the knowledge and develops the skills for acquiring
graduate credit but the units (crs.) do not apply toward power for families and communities through advocacy
graduate degree programs unless prior approval is granted processes. Skills include outreach, use of public and
by the respective graduate program coordinator and the private records, interacting with agency staff, documenting
Office of Graduate Studies. Other graduate education and analyzing problems, use of census reports and state
courses listed here may count towards a graduate degree and federal statutes, writing press releases, letters to the
with the favorable endorsement of the respective graduate editor and networking with other activists. 377/577
program coordinator and the Office of Graduate Studies
Human Services 586 1-3 units (crs.)
Service Courses in Education 621 1-3 units (crs.) Drug Abuse and Behavior
Contemporary Topics in Education Surveys the psychological, sociological, medical and legal
Focuses upon professional growth through problem facets of the drug use and abuse problem as it affects our
solving, self expression, group thinking and independent society today. Emphasis upon societal presses that
study. Educators work on problems related to their contribute to the problem, personality characteristics of
professional needs. Course may be repeated with change drug abusers, the drugs most commonly abused.
of topic to a maximum of nine (9) credits. Prerequisite: A Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 386/586.
practicing professional educator. Pass/fail course. 421/621
Service Courses in Education 622 1-3 units (crs.)
Contemporary Issues in Education
The focus is on professional growth and development via
exploration of theory and practice related to current issues
and educational initiatives. Course may be repeated with
change of topic to a maximum of nine (9) credits. 422/622
Service Courses in Education 729 1-3 units (crs.)
Supervision of Student Teachers
Role of the supervising teacher in student teaching or
internship programs. Development of understanding and
skills essential to working effectively with student teachers.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree, certification and at least
one year of teaching experience.
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