Online Learning for Educators
College of Education and Professional Studies
Build your professional development plan under PI 34 with courses that are aligned with Wisconsin Educator Standards. Conveniently delivered and always available, this selection of one-credit, online, graduate courses make it easier for educators to get the professional development they need. Classes are developed and taught by experienced teachers, faculty and administrators and are offered throughout the year. Each class may be completed in just seven weeks.
- All teachers seeking recertification credits
- Busy professionals who don’t have the opportunity to come to campus
- Students who want to explore a new method of learning
- Parents, childcare professionals, youth and community directors and other professionals who work in alternative educational settings
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- Courses will never be cancelled; there is no minimum enrollment number required
- All students pay the tuition rate of a Wisconsin resident, regardless of where they live (for 2008, tuition is $342.30 per credit)
- All course work is asynchronous, so you don't have to log on at a specific time to participate
- Practical and timely topics that can be immediately applied in the workplace
- All instructors are trained in adult education
- The UWRF Teacher Education Department is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and is a National Education Association (NEA) Exemplary Teacher Education Program
Courses are offered in sessions throughout the year.
- Fall 2007: October 1 - November 16, 2007
- Spring 2008: February 11 - April 4, 2008
- Summer 2008: June 16 - August 1, 2008
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For course descriptions, select the title. To register go to eSIS. Make sure to note the section number of Teacher Education 695 you want to register for. All students must apply and be admitted at the graduate level to register for classes.
Textbooks required for each course are available through the University Bookstore online (external site).
Browse the list of topics below or select topics based on the Wisconsin Standards for Educator Development and Licensure.
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Wisconsin Standards |
Semesters Available |
| Course Title (Catalog and Section Numbers) |
Teacher |
Pupil
Services |
Admin. |
F07 |
Sp08 |
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Conflict Resolution
(Teacher Education 389/695:20) |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2 |
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X |
X |
X |
How to Teach So Students Remember
(Teacher Education 695:21) |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 |
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X |
X |
Native American Tribal Sovereignty
(Teacher Education 389/695:22) |
1,3,10 |
7 |
5,7 |
X |
X |
X |
Bullying and School Violence Prevention
(Teacher Education 695:23) |
2,5,6,10 |
3,4,6,7 |
3,5,6,7 |
X |
X |
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Write2Think
(Teacher Education 695:24) |
3,4,5,7,9 |
1,2,3 |
1 |
X |
X |
X |
Cognitive Therapy, Motivation and Self-Esteem
(Teacher Education 695:28) |
2,3 |
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X |
X |
X |
Classroom Management Techniques: K-12
(Teacher Education 695:29) |
2,3,5,6 |
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X |
X |
X |
Engage, Don't Enrage-Employ Kidspiration/Inspiration
(Teacher Education 695:31) |
2,3,4,6,7 |
2,3,6 |
4,5 |
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X |
X |
For definitions of Wisconsin Standards, visit the WI Department of Public Instruction website (external site).
For a list of other courses that meet the Wisconsin Standards, go to the PDP Support web page.
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree but teaching certification or licensure is not required.
- Participants need to be admitted as a UW-River Falls graduate student before registering for classes. See Applying for Graduate Credit for application instructions and requirements.
- Once you've been admitted for graduate study, you will receive instructions on how to register online. See Registering for Credit Classes for more information.
Contact the Outreach office
Email: outreach@uwrf.edu
Phone:
(715) 425-3256 or (800) 228-5607 |
