Summer Courses
Courses will be available at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Professional Development Conference, online, and at Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom workshop locations in the Madison and Eau Claire areas. Several Individually Tailored courses are also available.
2009 WAAE Professional Development Conference Courses
WAAE Web site: http://www.waae.com/
Advanced Leadership Development - AGED 701 (2 credits), Class # 9449
Science Teaching Methods* - TED 789: section 01 (3 credits), Class # 9478
Professional Development Reflection Log - Offered as AGED 695: section 01, Independent Study (1
Credit), Class # 9450
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Online Courses
Sustainability-Focused Education Programming - AGED or ESM 720 (2 credits) ONLINE COURSE, class # 9426 or #9439, 06/15/2009 - 08/14/2009
Students will examine the necessity and methods for integrating education in community-wide sustainability efforts. The focus will be on the role of non-formal education programs. Students will investigate the theories, models, and tools of non-formal education and apply them to sustainable community development efforts. Co-listed as AGED/ESM 720. Prerequisite: AGED/ESM 707 or consent of instructor.
Sustainable Agriculture - CROP 568 (3 credits) ONLINE COURSE, Class # 9419, 06/29/2009 - 08/03/2009
An interdisciplinary critical analysis of production agriculture as a sustainable industry. Students will engage in an interactive dialogue about technical, social and economic concepts related to sustainability in production agriculture systems. Concepts include, but are not necessarily limited to, sustaining soil, water and air resources; sustaining the biodiversity, environmental health, energy efficiency, and economic viability of agricultural systems; sustaining rural communities; and organic farming. Students will also learn about government programs and regulations related to sustainability, and will become acquainted with several organizations that promote agricultural sustainability.
Seminar: Supervising Field Experiences - TED 783 (3 credits) ONLINE COURSE - Class # 9510, 07/06/2009 - 07/24/2009
Study of the pedagogical, human relations and assessment skills related to supervising pre-service students in teacher preparation programs. Recent research/literature forms the framework for this class. Students become aware of the need for continuous self-evaluation and understand the supervisory process.
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Workshops
Southern Workshop - July 2, West Madison Agricultural Research Station
AGED 789, section 01, Agriculture Basics for Teachers, Class # 9514
Northern Workshop - July 14, Pat and Sarah Schaffer Farm near Eau Claire
AGED 789, section 03, Agriculture Basics for Teachers, Class # 9515
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Individually Tailored Courses
Service Learning - AGED 671 (1-2 credits)
Independent Study - AGED 695 (1-3 credits)
Advanced Agriculture Intern - AGED 770 (3 credits)
Advanced Service Learning - AGED 771 (1-2 credits)
Research Seminar - AGED 781, 782, and 783 (1 credit each)
Independent Research - AGED 798 (1 - 3 credits)
Thesis - AGED 799 (1 - 3 credits)
Please see the Class Schedule Lookup web site for available sections of these courses.
Other UWRF Graduate Summer Course Information
for Ag Ed teachers and related professionals
Bioinformatics for Teachers* - BIOL 789: section 01 (2 credits), Class # 9216, 06/15/2009 - 08/14/2009 - ONLINE
This class will introduce participants to the analysis of biological information using computer programs, with an emphasis on DNA sequence analysis. Topics will include an overview of basic molecular biology concepts, accessing sequence databases, sequence alignment, protein structure, microarrays, and applications in phylogenetics, agriculture, and the human genome project.
Evolution for Teachers* - BIOL 789: section 02 (2 credits), Class # 9264, 06/15/2009 - 08/14/2009 - ONLINE
Teachers will expand their knowledge, skills and resources for teaching this complex and socially controversial subject.
*These courses are part of the program to assist agricultural education teachers earn biology certification. Please contact Tim Buttles (715-425-3555 or timothy.j.buttles@uwrf.edu) for details.
