Here are courses being offered during the 2009 spring semester for certification renewal.  Please note the registration deadline for a Southern Wisconsin Certification Consortium course is Friday, January 30, 2009.

Other WTCS colleges also offer certification renewal opportunities.  Click here then click the last link - Certification Offerings   http://systemattic.wtcsystem.edu/Professional-Development/Certification.html

 

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Certification #50 – Curriculum & Course Construction................................... 2

Certification #50 - Instructional Design and Planning.................................... 2

Certification #52 - Teaching Methods................................................................... 3

Certification #52 – Methods of Teaching............................................................. 3

Certification #52 – Teaching Methods.................................................................. 3

Certification #53 - Educational Psychology of the Adult Learner                4

Certification #53 – Educational Psychology....................................................... 4

Certification #53 – Educational Psychology....................................................... 4

Certification #54 - Educational Evaluation........................................................ 5

Certification #54 – Instructional Evaluation...................................................... 5

Certification #55 - Guidance and Counseling...................................................... 6

Certification #55 – Introduction to Guidance.................................................... 6

Certification #55 – Guidance and Counseling..................................................... 6

Certification #55 – Guidance and Counseling..................................................... 7

Certification #58 – Supervision............................................................................... 8

Certification #69 - Educational Diversity............................................................ 9

Certification #69 – Educational Diversity........................................................... 9



Certification #50 - Curriculum & Course Construction

Course Construction: Instructional curriculum design for effective teaching [WIDS].

 

CTE-438-001                 Course Const-Career/Tec Educ (on campus)

59114                             Dr. Howard D. Lee

Class meets Fridays 5:00 PM-9:00 PM and

Saturdays 8:00 AM-12:00PM

January 9-10; February 6-7; March 6-7

Fox Valley Tech College-Appleton

 

Certification #50 - Instructional Design and Planning

This course focuses on the development of course outcomes, which identify performance expectations, development of performance assessment strategies, creation of a learning plan, and analysis of the relationship between a course and an occupational program.  Participants will design a performance-based course of study.

 

Mentor:                          Jeanne Williams (608) 882-4871 or jmwilliams21@charter.net

Location:                        Online Course

 

 

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Certification #52 - Teaching Methods

This is an introductory course in the selection and use of teaching methods.  Included are basis for selecting a method, skills/strategies/techniques, factors in making effective use of a method, effective use of questioning, and effective use of audiovisual aids.  The participant demonstrates knowledge and skill by making instructional presentations using various teaching methods and critiquing effectiveness of use of methods used by the individual or by others.

 

Mentor:                          Chris Wellington  (608) 328-1660 or cwellington@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Monroe Center

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Mentor:                          Kirke Plank  (608) 757-7727 or kplank@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

 

Certification #52 – Methods of Teaching

Teaching Methods: Learning environment, instructional methodologies. Includes a technology integration module.

 

CTE-405-001                 Methods of Teaching Career/Tec Ed (on campus)

59112                             Dr. Julianne K. Taylor

Class meets Wednesdays 4:40 PM-07:10 PM

January 22 – May 15

 

CTE-405-930A              Methods of Teaching Career/Tec

62796                             Dr. Julianne K Taylor

Class meets on Fridays 5:00 PM-10:00 PM and

Saturdays 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

February 13-14 and April 10-11

 

Reg through outreach registration - (715) 232-2485 or (715) 232-5167 or access Stout; special tuition $530/UG; plus text fee; at Fox Valley Tech College Appleton, room TBA

 

Certification #52 – Teaching Methods

 

Facilitator:                      Larry Wilkins-WCTC

Location:                        WCTC Pewaukee Room B010

Dates:                             April 18, 25 and May 2, 9

Time:                              8:30 AM-3:30 PM

 

A $45 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the fall Southern Wisconsin Certificate Consortium courses. A $20 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the 10-hour in-services offered by the Southern Wisconsin Certification Consortium. To register, contact Sandy McNutt at extension 7738 or email smcnutt@blackhawk.edu by January 30, 2009

 

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Certification #53 - Educational Psychology of the Adult Learner

The student will be able to apply educational/psychological principles to the teaching/learning process to provide the basis for improvement in instruction and learning of adults and to analyze the impacts of age and individual differences on the teaching and learning process when presented with human behavior and teaching or learning situations.

 

Mentor:                          Karen Showers (608) 365-0727 or  karen.showers@wtcsystem.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

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Mentor:                          Melanie Baak (608) 757-6320 or mbaak@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

 

Certification #53 – Educational Psychology

Participants use principles of educational psychology to develop their personal philosophy for learning. Focusing on the importance of learner-centered educational environment, you will apply what is known about how people learn to the process of planning, evaluating, and improving the quality of learning.

 

CO91-SP813                  Tom Draz

Online class from January 19-Mar 23

Northwest Technical College

 

Certification #53 – Educational Psychology

 

Facilitator:                      Kathy Braier

Location:                        WCTC Pewaukee Room B020

Dates:                             February 21, 28 and March 7, 17

Time:                              8:30 AM-3:30 PM

 

A $45 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the fall Southern Wisconsin Certificate Consortium courses. A $20 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the 10-hour in-services offered by the Southern Wisconsin Certification Consortium. To register, contact Sandy McNutt at extension 7738 or email smcnutt@blackhawk.edu by January 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

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Certification #54 - Educational Evaluation

Prepares instructors and trainers to design and implement the performance assessment component of a course.  Places emphasis on the development of criterion-referenced performance assessment strategies, the application of varied assessment formats, and the use of assessment strategies for a course of study, create varied assessment tools, and prepare an assessment rationale.

 

Mentor:                          Jeanne Williams (608) 882-4871 or jmwilliams21@charter.net

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Mentor:                          Ann Marie Krause (608) 757-7750 or akrause@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

 

Certification #54 – Instructional Evaluation

Educational Evaluation: Student assessment, instructor assessment, and institutional assessment.

 

CTE-440-001                 Instructional Evaluation in Career/Tec Ed (on campus)

59115                             Dr. Howard D. Lee

Class meets Tuesdays 4:40 PM-6:40 PM

January 22 – May 15

 

CTE-440-930C              Instructional Evaluation in Career/Tec Ed

62737                             Dr. Howard D. Lee

Class meets Tuesdays 4:40 PM-6:40 PM

January 22 – May 15

 

Reg through outreach registration – (715) 232-2485 or (715) 232-5167 or access Stout; online CRSE; sp etui $530/UG, purchase texts for online BS & MS career & technical education students

 

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Certification #55 - Guidance and Counseling

The student will be able to describe the philosophy, function, and referral process of student services in the WTCS; relate the importance of guidance as an integral part of the teacher’s role; apply the skills of listening, reflecting, and clarifying in the classroom setting; provide career counseling using local resources available; and describe how the teacher can assist the guidance counselor(s) in solving the problems of students.

 

Mentor:                          Rubina Jan (608) 757-7607 or rjan@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

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Mentor:                          Rachel Jorgenson (608) 329-8207 or rjorgenson@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Monroe Campus

 

 

Certification #55 – Introduction to Guidance

Guidance and Counseling: Importance of guidance as an integral part of the teacher's role in relationship to the local community

 

SCOUN-301-001           Introduction to Guidance (on campus)

Class meets Mondays 3:35 PM – 5:35 PM

January 22 – May 15

 

SCOUN-301-930A        Introduction to Guidance

Class meets Fridays 5:00 PM-10:00 PM and

Saturdays 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Weekends to be determined

 

Reg thru outreach registration – (715) 232-2485 or (715) 232-5167 or access Stout; spec tuition $530/UG plus text fee; at Fox Valley Tech College, Appleton

 

Certification #55 – Guidance & Counseling

This course introduces the philosophy, function, and referral process of student services in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). A guidance and counseling framework is used to develop skills and strategies to enhance student success. Participants will explore the educator’s role in meeting the guidance and counseling needs of learners. They will develop a personal theory of counseling, explore available student support resources and analyze legal and ethical implications of the educator’s role.

 

CO91-SP815                  Patty Wisneski

Online class from March 25-May 6

Northwest Technical College

 

 

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Certification #55 – Guidance and Counseling

 

Facilitator:                      Grace Davis-Harris-WCTC

Location:                        WCTC Pewaukee Room B095

Dates:                             February 21 and March 7, 14, 28

Time:                              8:30 AM-3:30 PM

 

A $45 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the fall Southern Wisconsin Certificate Consortium courses. A $20 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the 10-hour in-services offered by the Southern Wisconsin Certification Consortium. To register, contact Sandy McNutt at extension 7738 or email smcnutt@blackhawk.edu by January 30, 2009

 

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Certification #58 - Supervision

Prepares practicing or aspiring leaders and supervisors of instructional staff in the WTCS to provide effective leadership of the planning, design, implementation, evaluation and marketing of learning opportunities and other related services. Emphasis on contributions to a learning college and team environment. Participants evaluate models and share best practices in their leadership role and overall responsibility of coordination of the delivery of quality learner-centered products and services. Participants will differentiate the roles of leader and manager and grow to appreciate followers and their professional and personal growth. Strategies for the optimization of human and financial resources and compliance with laws, policies and procedures will also be addressed. Successful completion of WTCS Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute (WLDI) may substitute for this course.

 

Mentor:                          Kirke Plank (608) 757-7727 or kplank@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

 

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Certification #69 - Educational Diversity

This certification-learning plan focuses on teaching diverse student populations.  Participants will study a variety of student populations and design learning environments that meet their specific needs.  Participants will also examine prejudice and sexual harassment and their impact in the classroom.

 

Mentor:                          Rubina Jan (608) 757-7607 or rjan@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Central Campus

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Mentor:                          Chris Wellington  (608) 328-1660 or cwellington@blackhawk.edu

Location:                        Monroe Center

 

Certification #69 – Educational Diversity

(10-hour only)

 

Facilitator:                      Milton Dockery-WCTC

Location:                        WCTC Pewaukee Room B010

Dates:                             February 28

Time:                              8:30 AM-3:30 PM

 

A $45 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the fall Southern Wisconsin Certificate Consortium courses. A $20 upfront, non-refundable fee will be charged for the 10-hour in-services offered by the Southern Wisconsin Certification Consortium. To register, contact Sandy McNutt at extension 7738 or email smcnutt@blackhawk.edu by January 30, 2009

 

 

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