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OpenLearning@MLC Is Back
June 13 & 14, 2023
OpenLearning@MLC is an online virtual conference open to WELS/ELS called workers and hosted by the Office of Continuing Education at Martin Luther College.
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How can AI transform the way you teach?
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How can AI transform student assessment?
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What are we going to do now that Saxon Math is going away?
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How do we empower parents as family spiritual leaders?
At the 2023 OpenLearning Conference, we’ll be immersed in these and many other timely questions! We’ll explore tools and understandings that will help us reach all our students—to fulfill both the educational mission of our schools and the Great Commission!
Face-to-Face Courses 2023
Mesa
EDU8508 Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Demonstration of strategies that will help students comprehend what they read.
J Roux
Jun 12 – 13
Pilgrim Lutheran School – Mesa AZ 8 am – 4 pm
Caledonia
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jun 20 – 21
St John Lutheran School – Caledonia MN 8 am – 4 pm
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New Ulm
EDU8103 Developing Home & School Relationships
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strong relationships are vital in early childhood ministries, especially in the area of mission outreach. Learn how to develop a family-oriented classroom, foster communication with families, and actively engage families in the school.
C Loomis
Jun 20 – 21
St Paul Lutheran School – New Ulm MN 8 am – 4 pm
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EDU9248 Supervisory Practices
1 credit
A survey of techniques, strategies, and materials for the effective supervision of teacher candidates.
A Uher
Jun 8 – 9
Martin Luther College – New Ulm MN 8 am – 4 pm
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Rochester
EDU8538 Standards-Based Assessments
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Apply current research concerning standards-based assessments to improve student achievement by focusing instruction and aligning curriculum with essential standards.
C Whaley
May 30 – 31
Resurrection LES – Rochester MN 8 am – 4 pm
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Shakopee
EDU9530 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Creating a principles-based approach to discipline in order to respond to the changing needs of our students, and applying strategies to restore relationships.
B Clemons
Jun 5 – 6
Living Hope LES – Shakopee MN 8 am – 4 pm
Appleton
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
K Gut
Jun 23 – 24
Our Shepherd Child Care Center – Appleton WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Eau Claire
EDU9031 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theoretical foundations and research base for interventions that can be used by teachers and that can assist families when making decisions about their children.
R Youngblom
Jun 7 – 8
St Mark LES – Eau Claire WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Fond du Lac
EDU9031 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theoretical foundations and research base for interventions that can be used by teachers and that can assist families when making decisions about their children.
C Pfeifer
Jun 14 – Jun 15
Faith LES – Fond du Lac WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Germantown
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
R Burgess
Aug 5
Bethlehem Lutheran School- Germantown WI
There will be some required online coursework before and after the course.
Registration for this course closes on July 10.
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Jackson
EDU9010 Fostering Student Growth 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
A study of the theory behind mindset and how it affects student achievement and teacher practices.
C Whaley
Jun 8 – 9
David’s Star LES – Jackson WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Mauston
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
R Burgess
Jun 29 – 30
St Paul’s Lil’ Lambs Childcare Center – Mauston WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Medford
EDU8505 Portfolio Assessment 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Participants will identify authentic assessment activities, plan student and parental involvement in portfolio assessment, and develop models of portfolio assessment for classroom and school-wide use.
C Whaley
Jun 20 – 21
Immanuel LES – Medford WI 8 am – 4 pm
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 26 – 27
Immanuel LES – Medford WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Neillsville
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
May 31 – Jun 1
St John LES – Neillsville WI 8 am – 4 pm
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Oconomowoc
THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M Otterstatter
Jun 22 – 23
St Matthew’s LES – Oconomowoc WI 8 am – 4 pm
See the Western Wisconsin District tab for more courses.
Great Plains Lutheran High School
Watertown SD
EDT8011 Dynamic Classroom Presentations
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Using presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, Google Slides) in a more sophisticated and dynamic way. Includes how to use sound design principles to help the non-designer build beautiful slides that enhance whatever you are teaching. The most powerful and compelling principles behind communicating with digital media are discussed. Those comfortable and uncomfortable with technology will benefit from the class.
R Feld
May 31 – Jun 2
EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood Centers
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Planning for safety, first aid, health, and nutrition in the early childhood learning environment.
M Witt
May 31 – Jun 2
EDU8508 Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Demonstration of strategies that will help students comprehend what they read.
J Roux
May 31 – Jun
ENG8604 Conflict Management and Resolution 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Identifying, preventing, and resolving professional and personal conflicts; implementation of skills and strategies to resolve conflicts. Special emphasis on role-playing.
S Nagorski
May 31 – Jun 2
Bowling Green University
Bowling Green OH
EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, & Emotional Development (PreK – Gr 3)
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
The social and emotional development of young children and its impact on cognitive functioning and instructional approaches.
J Sallquist
Jun 5 – 7
EDU9010 Fostering Student Growth
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
A study of the theory behind mindset and how it affects student achievement and teacher practices.
C Whaley
Jun 5 – 7
EDU9031 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theoretical foundations and research base for interventions that can be used by teachers and that can assist families when making decisions about their children.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 7
EDU9552 Engaging the Disengaged
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An exploration of the Total Participation Techniques (TPT) Cognitive Engagement Model and other research-based academic and behavioral strategies that promote active engagement among hesitant and reluctant students and foster learner-focused classrooms.
A Uher
Jun 5 – 7
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE (PreK – Gr 3)
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning. Participants will survey music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jun 5 – 7
MTH9203 Making Mathematics Meaningful (Gr 3 -12)
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Topics from the elementary through high school curriculum with an emphasis on gaining conceptual understanding and problem solving skills.
J Carlovsky
Jun 5 – 7
Claggett Center
Adamstown MD
EDU8105 Encouraging Literacy Development
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theoretical and practical approach to promoting children’s emergent language development in early childhood settings.
C Loomis
Jun 5 – 6
EDU9550 Teaching the Way People Learn
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Explores practical ways for teachers to bridge the gap between brain research and classroom practice.
J Meyer
Jun 5 – 6
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Tacoma WA
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C Holman
Jun 14 – 15
EDU8511 Designing Instruction Using Authentic Assessment
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Suitable for teachers of all grade levels, this course teaches participants the key characteristics of authentic assessment and teaching strategies that complement its use. Criteria and standards for the development of authentic assessments will be shared so that participants can design authentic tasks they can use in their teaching. Scoring student work through the use of rubrics will be addressed.
G Pfeifer
Jun 12 – 13
EDU8537 Brain-Based Learning
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Applies current brain research to your classroom instruction and student learning.
J Meyer
Jun 14 – 15
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
K Gut
Jun 12 – 13
EDU9532 Developing Expert Learners: Universal Design for Learning
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An overview of the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants analyze the UDL framework and the evidence-based instructional strategies that help ensure that all learners have equal access to the curriculum and become expert learners.
K Muente
Jun 12 – 13
PSY9301 Adolescent Mental Health
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Addresses mental health concerns and issues among adolescents and utilizes Mindsight as a specific tool to understand appropriate interventions that teachers can implement.
A Schoof
Jun 14 – 15
Divine Savior Academy
Doral FL
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
J Mehlberg
Jun 12 – 15
EDU9552 Engaging the Disengaged
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An exploration of the Total Participation Techniques (TPT) Cognitive Engagement Model and other research-based academic and behavioral strategies that promote active engagement among hesitant and reluctant students and foster learner-focused classrooms.
A Uher
Jun 12 – 15
ENG8602 Building and Maintaining Relationships
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An overview of the skills and tools needed to build and maintain healthy professional, personal, and intimate relationships.
A Robinson
Jun 12 – 15
Luther Preparatory School
Watertown WI
EDT8019 Dynamic Classroom Presentations
.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Using presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, Google Slides) in a more sophisticated and dynamic way. Includes how to use sound design principles to help the non-designer build beautiful slides that enhance whatever you are teaching. The most powerful and compelling principles behind communicating with digital media are discussed. Those comfortable and uncomfortable with technology will benefit from the class.
R Feld
Jun 5 – 6
EDU8115 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I
.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, teaching practices, Christian ECE philosophy, an active early learning environment, and a consistent daily routine that underlie and support a quality ECE curriculum.
J Mehlberg
Jun 5 – 6
EDU8536 The Role of Grammar in a Balanced Language Arts Curriculum
.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Discussion and demonstration of grammar instruction strategies that will help students with their grammar skills.
J Roux
Jun 5 – 6
EDU9553 Teaching the Way People Learn
.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Explores practical ways for teachers to bridge the gap between brain research and classroom practice.
P Tess
Jun 5 – 6
ENG8605 Conflict Management and Resolution
.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Identifying, preventing, and resolving professional and personal conflicts; implementation of skills and strategies to resolve conflicts. Special emphasis on role-playing.
S Nagorski
Jun 5 – 6
Summer 2023
CHAPLAIN CERTIFICATE
THE9531 Trauma Basics – What Is Trauma? 3 credits
An introduction to trauma: what it is, how people react, and how to counsel those affected, assuring them of the Lord’s care and helping them integrate the trauma into their personal life history in such a way that it does not lead to subsequent behavioral health or mental health problems.
R Dick
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE
THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 19 – Jul 21
Online
Early Childhood Educator Series
EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I 1 credit
Theory, research evidence, standards, teaching practices, Christian ECE philosophy, an active early learning environment, and a consistent daily routine that underlie and support a quality ECE curriculum.
J Mehlberg
Jun 5 – 30
Online
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EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
Jun 5 – 30
Online
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PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 5 – 30
Online
Early Childhood Outreach Essentials
THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M Otterstatter
Jun 12 – Jul 22
Online
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MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE 1 credit
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music. There is a required live session Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 Central.
R Burgess
Jun 5 – 30
Online
Early Childhood Directors
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
P Tess, J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5323 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 credits
An exploration of the director’s role in understanding theory, evaluating curriculum, and implementing a cohesive instructional approach throughout the early childhood learning center.
J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
ONLINE
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
P Tess, J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 5 – Jul 28
EDU5323 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 credits
An exploration of the director’s role in understanding theory, evaluating curriculum, and implementing a cohesive instructional approach throughout the early childhood learning center.
J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT5007 Google Technologies in Education 3 credits
An in-depth study of the Google tools available through its education platform, with an emphasis on K-12 classroom use, including collaborative learning approaches and assessment strategies.
R Feld
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT5008 Leading Technology Professional Development 3 credits
An investigation of adult learning theory and research-based practices in professional development with respect to teaching teachers to use technology. These principles are applied in a faculty development plan.
C DeLorme
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT9502 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT9501
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, or courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
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TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
EDT5008 Leading Technology Professional Development 3 credits
An investigation of adult learning theory and research-based practices in professional development with respect to teaching teachers to use technology. These principles are applied in a faculty development plan.
C DeLorme
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
P Tess, J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT5007 Google Technologies in Education 3 credits
An in-depth study of the Google tools available through its education platform, with an emphasis on K-12 classroom use, including collaborative learning approaches and assessment strategies.
R Feld
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDT5008 Leading Technology Professional Development 3 credits
An investigation of adult learning theory and research-based practices in professional development with respect to teaching teachers to use technology. These principles are applied in a faculty development plan.
C DeLorm
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5001 Issues in Education 3 credits
An overview of the critical issues affecting public and private education, including professional learning communities, demographic shifts and their effects on education, marketing the school, choice proposals and vouchers, economic issues, competition for students, working with parents, high‐stakes testing and assessment, standards‐based education, and others. The focus will be on helping teachers and principals understand the research related to these issues and reflect on their effects on Christian education.
J Lowrey
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
P Tess, J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5010 Diversity Issues in Education 3 credits
Issues and approaches to educating a diverse American society by exploring culture, values, and bias as they relate to schools and classrooms.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5106 Assessment of Learning and Instruction 3 credits
Create meaningful assessments that promote learning for all students and connect to intended student outcomes and established standards.
C Whaley
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5110 High-Impact Instruction 3 credits
Explores research-proven teaching strategies to increase student engagement and retention of course knowledge at all levels, using the work of Marzano and others. Participants identify and use effective instructional strategies to build a cohesive unit for any grade level or content area.
K Rouech
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5304 School Law 3 credits
Provides insights into how law intersects with learning. Constitutional, statutory, and case law are studied and applied to school and classroom.
R Klindworth
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5323 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 credits
An exploration of the director’s role in understanding theory, evaluating curriculum, and implementing a cohesive instructional approach throughout the early childhood learning center.
J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
SPE5201 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners, ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE5005 Systematic Theology 3 credits
A study of the tools and methodology of a systematic approach to theology, as well as an advanced study of selected aspects of the doctrines of Scripture, God, humanity, Christ, salvation, the church, and the end times.
K Wessel Jun 5 – Jul 28 Online
THE5101 Genesis 3 credits
A study of Genesis that challenges students to grapple with the historical and theological implications of this foundational book of Holy Scripture.
B Tackmier
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE5204 Heaven and Hell 3 credits
An exploration of Bible descriptions of heaven and hell. Includes non-scriptural topics such as purgatory, limbo, and non-Christian views of the afterlife.
J Schuetze
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
MENTORING & COACHING CERTIFICATE
EDU5901 Instructional Mentoring
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Establishes how to create professional growth environments for beginning teachers, grounded in the language and protocols of continuous improvement and problem solving to enrich student learning.
J Schaefer
Jun 12 – Jul 21
Online
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EDU5901 Instructional Mentoring
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Establishes how to create professional growth environments for beginning teachers, grounded in the language and protocols of continuous improvement and problem solving to enrich student learning.
J Schaefer
Jul 24 – Aug 25
Online
Register before July 3 to avoid cancellation.
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EDU5907 Conditions for Equitable Instruction
1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901, EDU5903
Produce a framework for teaching for equitable outcomes and for mentoring beginning teachers from an equity perspective, within the context of Professional Teaching Standards through a uniquely Christian worldview. Address inequities regarding race, language, and culture in the classroom and school.
J Schaefer
Jul 5 – Aug 11
Online
Register before June 14 to avoid cancellation.
LEARNING-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION
For Teachers
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Learning-Focused Instruction Meta Badge when all seven Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
BDG0100 Developing Background 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Developing Background Micro-Credential are able to connect students’ prior knowledge with new material to build understanding.
A Uher
BDG0101 Essential Questions 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Essential Questions Micro-Credential create and use overarching unit questions that stimulate student curiosity by connecting the key inquiries of the subject matter to students’ lives.
J Meyer
BDG0102 Learning Target 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Learning Target Micro-Credential can design and share learning targets to support student learning. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
C Melendy
BDG0103 Quick Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Quick Formative Assessment Micro-Credential can quickly check all students for understanding during the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0104 Full Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Full Formative Assessment Micro-Credential check all students for a full or complete understanding of the learning target near the end of the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0105 Active Engagement 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Active Engagement Micro-Credential engage learners in high cognition and high participation activities within a lesson to build student understanding.
A Uher
BDG0106 Summary & Practice 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Summary & Practice Micro-Credential create meaningful lesson closure, which includes skill reinforcement aligned to the lesson’s learning target.
A Uher
LEARNING-FOCUSED SUPERVISION
For EC Directors, Principals, and Instructional Coaches
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Observation Meta Badge
- And the Conferencing Meta Badge
- And the Learning-Focused Supervision Uber Badge when all the Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
OBSERVATION META-BADGE
BDG0113 Look-Fors 5 clock hours
The instructional supervisor who earns the Look-Fors Micro-Credential knows and clearly communicates what to look for when observing a teacher.
A Bitter
BDG0114 Data-Scripting 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Scripting Micro-Credential can collect data on carefully selected classroom interactions using a Formative Scripting Tool and sort the data in ways that lay the foundation for providing effective feedback to teachers.
J Schaefer
BDG0115 Data-Seating Chart 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Seating Chart micro-credential can collect and sort data on carefully selected classroom interactions around students’ understanding and engagement using a formative classroom charting tool.
J Schaefer
BDG0116 Walk-Through 5 clock hours
Principals or instructional supervisors who earn the Walk-Through Micro-Credential can conduct brief classroom visits that efficiently gather and communicate worthwhile and usable information about student learning.
A Bitter
CONFERENCING META-BADGE
BDG0117 Pre-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Pre-Conferencing Micro-Credential can carry out a pre-visit conference that sets the tone for a growth-oriented visit focusing on student learning.
K Horn
BDG0118 Post-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Post-Conferencing Micro-Credential are capable of conducting a post-visit conference that provides meaningful feedback to improve instruction and student learning.
K Horn
BDG0119 Coaching Stance 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Coaching Stance Micro-Credential can utilize a combination of three stances appropriately when discussing instructional performance with teachers. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
J Schaefer
BDG0121 Evidence-Based Conversation 5 clock hours
Instructional supervisors who earn the Evidence-Based Conversation Micro-Credential provide timely and effective observation feedback based on observable data while avoiding judgments and opinions.
J Meyer
Stand Alone Micro-Credentials that are part of the Learning-Focused Supervision Macro-Credential
BDG0123 Ministry Development Plan 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Ministry Development Plan Micro-Credential can facilitate a goal-setting conversation that allows an educator to develop a goal statement that addresses professional growth and the effect of that growth on student learning.
A Bitter
BDG0124 Evaluation Form 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Evaluation Form Micro-Credential can appreciate the importance of summative teacher evaluations. In addition, they can collect evidence needed to properly, fairly, and thoroughly rate a teacher. Finally, they also demonstrate that they can use the new WELS summative teacher evaluation rubric to both collect relevant evidence and conduct an end-of-year summative teacher evaluation conference.
J Wiechman
STAFF MINISTRY & TEACHING MINISTRY
THE1001 Biblical History and Literature I 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament’s historical and wisdom writings, with a focus on the promises God made throughout the history of ancient Israel.
N Savage
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE1002 Biblical History and Literature II 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament major prophets and the New Testament gospel accounts set in the context of exilic, post-exilic literature and Intertestamental historical record.
J Schone
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE2001 Biblical History and Literature III 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of selected New Testament epistles set in the context of the book of Acts. This is a writing-intensive course.
N Schmoller
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I 3 credits
A study of those truths that the Bible, as the divinely inspired source of doctrine, presents concerning the author, the object, and the mediator of salvation.
D Scharf
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II 3 credits
The scriptural truths concerning the blessing the Holy Spirit showers on believers, individually and collectively, in the presentation and appropriation of the gift of salvation.
D Scharf
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
If the course is full put your name on the waiting list.
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STAFF MINISTRY
THE3140 Organization and Administration in the Parish 3 credits
A presentation of organizational structure, planning, decision making, supervision, leadership, and human relations as tools in the administration of the church.
L Olson
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): THE1001 or THE1002 or THE2001 or THE3001 or THE3002 or consent of instructor
The origin, content, and significance of the confessions of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord (1580).
B Hennig
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 19 – Jul 21
Online
If the course is full put your name on the waitlist.
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TEACHING MINISTRY
EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
R Klindworth
Jun 5 – 16
Wisconsin LHS – Milwaukee WI
8 am – 12:30 pm
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EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
R Ohm
Jun 12 – 23
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register early there are only 15 spots available.
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EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
A Uher
Jun 19 – 30
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register early there are only 15 spots available.
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EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
R Ohm
Jul 24 – Aug 4
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register early there are only 15 spots available.
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Early Childhood Teachers
Check the Early Childhood Section for additional courses that apply to your program!
HEB9001 Hebrew Institute 1 credit
An upper-level course in biblical Hebrew for parish pastors with a strong interest and ability in Hebrew and for those currently teaching Hebrew in the fellowship of WELS.
T Nass
Jul 10 – 21
Synchronous Online
9 – 10:45 am or 2 – 3:45 pm
Register before June 19 to avoid cancellation.
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HEB9002 Hebrew Grammar Review 1 credit
Review of Hebrew grammar, verb analyzation, and vocabulary. Translation of four or five chapters of historical prose.
M Paustian
Jul 10 – 21
Synchronous Online
9 – 10:45 am
Register before June 19 to avoid cancellation.
For more information about the Hebrew courses CLICK HERE.
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THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 19 – Jul 21
Online
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THE9531 Trauma Basics – What Is Trauma? 3 credits
An introduction to trauma: what it is, how people react, and how to counsel those affected, assuring them of the Lord’s care and helping them integrate the trauma into their personal life history in such a way that it does not lead to subsequent behavioral health or mental health problems.
R Dick
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5010 Diversity Issues in Education 3 credits
Issues and approaches to educating a diverse American society by exploring culture, values, and bias as they relate to schools and classrooms.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU9202 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary and Middle Level Classrooms 3 credits
Creating instructional strategies based on curricular designs appropriate for kindergarten through eighth grade students. Major components include multiage teaching and teaching to standards. Emphasis will be placed on middle level learners. (This course is designed and required for the post-baccalaureate licensure program.)
C Whaley
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU9506 Licensure Seminar 1 credit
An overview of the internship capstone, professional portfolio, state teaching standards, and code of ethics. Intended for students seeking the master’s degree and Minnesota post-baccalaureate licensure.
C Whaley
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
ONLINE
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
P Tess, J Meyer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
EDU5304 School Law 3 credits
Provides insights into how law intersects with learning. Constitutional, statutory, and case law are studied and applied to school and classroom.
R Klindworth
Jun 5 – Jul 28
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 5 – Jul 28
3-CREDIT COURSE
SPE5201 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners, ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
WEBINARS
WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences 4 clock hours
God has designed each learner with a set of unique talents and challenges. This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0102 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners 4 clock hours
In a classroom of 25 students, most teachers will find 25 unique learners with specific and differing needs. How can one teacher address those unique needs in a manageable way? This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0106 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism 4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
Webinars can be viewed at any time on the dates listed.
To receive clock hours, assignments must be submitted by the last date of the webinar.
ONLINE
EDT3007 Google Technologies in Education 3 credits
An in-depth study of the Google tools available through its education platform, with an emphasis on K-12 classroom use, including collaborative learning approaches and assessment strategies.
R Feld
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
ENG1303 Rhetoric and Composition 3 credits
The study of process and strategy in writing analytical and argumentative essays. This is a writing-intensive.
L Czer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
ENG3010 American Minority Writers 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): ENG1303 and (ENG1304 or ENG1305 or ENG1306)
An analysis of selected works of contemporary American minority writers, including Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans.
L Czer
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
HIS3010 United States History Since 1945 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended junior, senior, or fifth-year standing
A post-World War II survey on both domestic and foreign developments in the United States, examining political, economic, social, cultural, and religious trends. This is a writing-intensive course in the General Education program.
P Baganz
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
SSC3210 World Regional Geography 3 credits
An overview of the world’s major realms from a spatial perspective. The physiographic and cultural landscapes of regions are explored using systematic geographic concepts.
K Muente
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended junior, senior, or fifth-year standing
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE1001 Biblical History and Literature I 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament’s historical and wisdom writings, with a focus on the promises God made throughout the history of ancient Israel.
N Savage
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE1002 Biblical History and Literature II 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament major prophets and the New Testament gospel accounts set in the context of exilic, post-exilic literature and Intertestamental historical record.
J Schone
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE2001 Biblical History and Literature III 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of selected New Testament epistles set in the context of the book of Acts. This is a writing-intensive course in undergraduate General Education programs.
N Schmoller
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I 3 credits
A study of those truths that the Bible, as the divinely inspired source of doctrine, presents concerning the author, the object, and the mediator of salvation.
D Scharf
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II 3 credits
The scriptural truths concerning the blessing the Holy Spirit showers on believers, individually and collectively, in the presentation and appropriation of the gift of salvation.
D Schar
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE3140 Organization and Administration in the Parish 3 credits
A presentation of organizational structure, planning, decision making, supervision, leadership, and human relations as tools in the administration of the church.
L Olson
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): THE1001 or THE1002 or THE2001 or THE3001 or THE3002 or senior standing or consent of instructor
The origin, content, and significance of the confessions of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord (1580).
B Hennig
Jun 5 – Jul 28
Online
ON LOCATION
EDU2402 Exploring Urban Teaching Methods and Management 3 credits
A six-week, summer field experience in urban Milwaukee schools to build basic instructional skills, cultural competencies, and classroom management techniques essential to the urban classroom in coordination with the Center for Urban Teaching.
B Clemons
Jun 19 – Aug 2
EDU3402 Advanced Urban Teaching Methods and Management 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDU2402
A six-week, summer field experience in urban Milwaukee schools to continue building instructional skills, cultural competencies, and classroom management techniques essential to the urban classroom in coordination with the Center for Urban Teaching.
B Clemons
Jun 19 – Aug 2
SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship 2 credits
A study of hymnody and orders of worship in Christian Worship: Hymnal (2021) with application to the life and work of those called into gospel ministry. Includes significant developments in the history of Western worship.
A Smith
Jul 10 – 28
Synchronous Online
9 – 10:45 am
WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences 4 clock hours
God has designed each learner with a set of unique talents and challenges. This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0102 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners 4 clock hours
In a classroom of 25 students, most teachers will find 25 unique learners with specific and differing needs. How can one teacher address those unique needs in a manageable way? This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
WEB0106 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism 4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
C Pfeifer
Jun 5 – 30
Online
Webinars can be viewed at any time on the dates listed.
To receive clock hours, assignments must be submitted by the last date of the webinar.
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