Shared Inquiry Community

Admissions

Master of Science in Education - Professional Development

The shared inquiry process is a learning method in which students search for answers to fundamental questions raised by a text, lecture or experience. Participants in shared inquiry learn to give full consideration to the ideas of others, promoting thoughtful dialogue and open debate.

Who Should Enroll

K-12 educators in all teaching areas
Higher education and vocational and technical school instructors
Anyone interested in developing teaching and leadership skills in an educational setting

Key Features

Earn your master's degree within two academic years
Meet one weekend a month at a convenient location
Work with experienced facilitators and enthusiastic peers
Set and achieve personal and professional goals based on educator standards
Enjoy a positive learning environment while gaining skills that are immediately applicable and relevant to your current position
Create a customized action research project to improve your classroom or school

Program Curriculum

See Degree Requirements

Additional Admissions Requirements

In addition to the graduate student Admissions Requirements, applicants must submit a one-page, personal letter of intent that includes:

the reasons for your interest in this program,
a description of your current teaching position; and
an explanation of how you plan to apply what you learn in this program.

Please note that this program is specifically designed for practicing teachers and that all courses are completed in a cohort fashion. As such, previously obtained graduate credits will not be accepted into this program.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Date

Location

Contact

Thursday,
May 3

4:30 - 6:00 PM

UW-Barron County
Meggers Hall
1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868

Samantha Heathman

715-234-8176 ext 5403

Thursday,
May 3

3:30 - 5:00 PM
(drop in anytime)

Neillsville High School
Main Entrance of High School
410 Center Street
Neillsville, WI 54456

Michele Boernke

715-389-6540

Wednesday,
May 9

3:30 - 5:00 PM
(drop in anytime)

Stratford Elementary School
Teachers Lounge - follow the signs
522 N. 3rd Avenue
Stratford, WI 54484

Michele Boernke

715-389-6540

Wednesday,
May 30

4:00 - 5:30 PM
(drop in anytime)

UW-Marshfield Wood County Campus, Room 101
Administration Building
2000 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449

Michele Boernke

715-389-6540

List of Active Communities

Learn more about Shared Inquiry Communities by talking with program representatives in the following communities.

Hudson, Wisconsin
Currently Underway
Pamela Bowen
(715) 425-0633

River Falls/St. Croix Valley
Starting Fall 2012
Pamela Bowen
Email
715-425-0633

Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Underway
Samantha Heathman
Email
715-234-8176

Wausau, Wisconsin
Starting Fall 2012
Vickie Richmond Hawkins
Email
715-261-6309

Marshfield, Wisconsin
Starting Fall 2012
Michelle Boernke
Email
715-389-6540

Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Currently Underway
Kathleen Palmer
Email
920-683-4702

Marinette, Wisconsin
Currently Underway
Pamela Bowen
Email
715-425-0633

Attend An Open House

Mobilize interest in your area by scheduling an open house in your community. Contact Pamela Bowen for information on upcoming visits or to request one for your school or school district.

Still Have Questions?

See our frequently asked questions for answers.