Course Offerings

CHAPLAIN

THE9532 Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork Seminar   1 credit
Prerequisite(s):  THE9522
A follow-up to Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork in which participants share fieldwork experiences and interact with Chaplaincy Certification Committee members.
D. Krause
Jun 22 – Jun 26
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary–Mequon WI  

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EVANGELISM

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 8 – Jul 10
Online

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ONLINE

EDT8101 Technologies for Preschool – 2nd Grade   1 credit
A hands-on experiential class using various websites and hardware tailored for early childhood and primary grade teachers and learners.
R. Martens
Jun 29 – Jul 31

EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction   3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J. Wiechman
Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

EDU8106 Play and Learning Experiences   1 credit
A study of young children’s learning through play. Includes identifying active learning experiences, establishing and maintaining an environment for play, and identifying teacher roles in play-based learning.
M. Witt
Jun 8 – Jul 11

EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator   1 credit
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C. Holman
Jun 8 – Jul 10

THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach   1 credit
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M. Otterstatter
Jun 8 – Jul 24

ON CAMPUS

EDU3116 Teaching Religion in Early Childhood Education   2 credits
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling, for enabling children’s retelling, and for learning memory treasures.
C. Loomis
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm                          
Martin Luther College–New Ulm MN

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
Jul 20 – Jul 21, 8 am – 4 pm
Martin Luther College–New Ulm MN

ON LOCATION

EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, & Emotional Development   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
The social and emotional development of preprimary children and its impact on cognitive functioning and instructional approaches.
J. Sallquist
Jun 22 – Jun 23, 8 am – 4 pm
Good Shepherd LES–Midland MI

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
Jul 27 – Jul 28, 8 am – 4 pm
Faith LES–Fond du Lac WI

EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I   1 credit or 12.5 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.
S. Mehlberg
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 8 am – 4 pm
Gethsemane LES–Omaha NE

EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
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 8 – Jun 9, 8 am – 4 pm
Jerusalem LES–Morton Grove IL 

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 5 – Jun 6, 8 am – 4 pm
St Matthew’s LES–Oconomowoc WI

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
Aug 5 – Aug 6, 8 am – 4 pm
St Marcus LES–Milwaukee WI

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.
S. Haar
Aug 3 – Aug 4,  8 am – 4 pm
St Marcus LES–Milwaukee WI

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 10 – Jun 11, 8 am – 4 pm
St Pau’s LES–Green Bay WI

ONLINE

EDT3007/5007 (GRAD) Google Technologies in Education   3 credits
An in-depth study and application of G Suite for Education Administration (formerly Google Apps for Education) with emphasis on K-12 educational application.
C. DeLorme
Jun 8 – Jul 31

EDT5006 (GRAD)/9502 Designing and Constructing Online Courses   3 credits
Prerequisite(s):  EDT5005, EDU9501
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 to begin the course construction process.
J. Grunwald
Jun 8 – Jul 31

EDT8017 Using Google Tools to Communicate, Create, and Collaborate   1 credit
Learning the latest in technological productivity tools can make your teaching more effective and fun for your students–and easier for you. This course is a hands-on exploration of G Suite for Education. We’ll dive into the deep functionality of G drive apps, as well as other tools on Chromebook, and you’ll complete the course by creating an individual project using these tools–one that you can instantly use in your own classroom.
J. Schmidt
Jun 8 – Jul 10

EDT8101 Technologies for Preschool – 2nd Grade   1 credit
A hands-on experiential class using various websites and hardware tailored for early childhood and primary grade teachers and learners.
R. Martens
Jun 29 – Jul 31

EDT8501 Multimedia Apps for the Classroom   1 credit
An investigation of educational multimedia apps. Participants explore and work with various apps that they or their students can use in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
R. Bakken
Jun 8 – Jun 28

ONLINE–Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 to begin the course construction process.
J. Grunwald

EDT5007 Google Technologies in Education   3 credits
An in-depth study and application of G Suite for Education Administration (formerly Google Apps for Education) with emphasis on K-12 educational application.
C. DeLorme

EDU5001 Issues in Education   3 credits
An overview of the critical issues affecting public and private education, including American pluralism/multiculturalism and the common school ideal, demographic shifts and their effects on education, outreach and evangelism, marketing the school, choice proposals and vouchers, economic issues, competition for students, 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

EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research   3 credits
Prerequisite(s):  recommended to take after 15 and before 24 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. Prerequisite for EDU5011 Classroom Research.
J. Meyer/P. Tess

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

EDU5101 A Balanced Approach to Reading Instruction   3 credits
The theory and best practices of teaching reading. Emphasis is on the organization of a research-based, developmental reading curriculum. Topics include current teaching strategies, emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, study skills development, balanced instruction, national and state standards, and assessment.
J. Roux

EDU5105 Improving Instructional Methodology   3 credits
Equips participants to improve classroom instruction and to lead staff development initiatives. Attention is given to research on effective teaching practices, brain research and its impact on instruction, multiple intelligence theory, learning styles, differentiated instruction, and practical approaches for presenting these practices to teachers.
G. Pfeifer

EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction   3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J. Wiechman

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

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

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

SPE5205 Communication Disabilities   3 credits
Historical and current issues related to education of individuals who have communication disabilities, including the deaf or hard of hearing, with implications for classroom teaching and mainstreaming.
R. Youngblom

THE5001 Old Testament Theology   3 credits
An examination of the major teachings of the Old Testament, with a concentration on key themes addressed by the biblical writers.
K. Cherney

THE5003 Biblical Hermeneutics   3 credits
Bible interpretation to deepen practical skills for understanding and applying God’s Word appropriately. Topics include seeing the “big themes” of the Bible, identifying genre, tracing the arc of the biblical narrative, and exploring the rhetorical beauty of various texts, with the emphasis being on practice, not theory.
P. Wendland

THE5201 Christian Apologetics   3 credits
Defines a uniquely Lutheran apologetic and equips students to undermine dominant cultural narratives and patterned dismissals of Christian truth; argue effectively for the resurrection of Christ, the authenticity of the New Testament, and the necessity of God for objective meaning, morality, and the like; and to develop positive communication approaches for vital sites of struggle over truth in contemporary society.
M. Paustian

ONLINE

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. Meyer/J. Schaefer
Jun 8 – Jul 20

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. Meyer/J. Schaefer
Jul 6 – Aug 17

Learning-Focused Instruction

for Teachers

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 The 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 Supervisors

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 walkthrough micro-credential can conduct brief classroom visits that efficiently gather and communicate worthwhile and usable information about student learning.
A Bitter

BDG0117 Pre-Conferencing   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

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

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ON CAMPUS

EDU3116 Teaching Religion in Early Childhood Education   2 credits
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling, for enabling children’s retelling, and for learning memory treasures.
C. Loomis
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm

EDU3215 Teaching Religion   3 credits
Objectives, curriculum requirements, materials, and methods of conducting classroom devotions and of teaching Bible history, catechism, and hymnology in the Lutheran elementary and middle school classrooms.
J. Roux
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 1:15 pm

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
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 1:15 pm              

MUS4201 Lutheran Worship   2 credits
A study of hymnody and orders of worship in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal 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 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 11:30 am

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
Jul 20 – Jul 21,  8 am – 4 pm

THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership   3 credits
Methods and techniques for training lay people. Includes how to identify their gifts and abilities, recruitment, and options for training.
L. Olson                                         Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm

ONLINE

EDU8106 Play and Learning Experiences   1 credit
|A study of young children’s learning through play. Includes identifying active learning experiences, establishing and maintaining an environment for play, and identifying teacher roles in play-based learning.
M. Witt
Jun 8 – Jul 11

EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator   1 credit
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C. Holman
Jun 8 – Jul 10

THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach   1 credit
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M. Otterstatter
Jun 8 – Jul 24

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.
M. Lenz
Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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).
M. Lenz
Jun 8 – Jul 31

ON LOCATION

EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, & Emotional Development   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
The social and emotional development of preprimary children and its impact on cognitive functioning and instructional approaches.
J. Sallquist
Jun 22 – Jun 23–8 am – 4 pm
Good Shepherd LES–Midland MI                                

EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I   1 credit or 12.5 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.
S. Mehlberg
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 8 am – 4 pm
Gethsemane LES– Omaha NE

EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
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 8 – Jun 9, 8 am – 4 pm
Jerusalem LES–Morton Grove IL

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 5 – Jun 6, 8 am – 4 pm
St Matthew’s LES–Oconomowoc WI

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
Aug 5 – Aug 6, 8 am – 4 pm
St Marcus LES– Milwaukee WI

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 1 – Jun 12, 8 am – 12:30 pm
Winnebago Lutheran Academy–Fond du Lac WI

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 15 – Jun 26, 8 am – 12:30 pm
Michigan Lutheran Seminary–Saginaw MI

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 15 – Jun 26, 8 am – 12: 30 pm
St Marcus LES–Milwaukee WI                            

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.
S. Haar
Aug 3 – Aug 4, 8 am – 4 pm
St Marcus LES–Milwaukee WI

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 10 – Jun 11, 8 am – 4 pm
St Mark LES–Green Bay WI

Registration Deadline Is June 29

EDU3116 Teaching Religion in Early Childhood Education   2 credits
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling, for enabling children’s retelling, and for learning memory treasures.
C. Loomis
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm  (Week 6)

EDU3215 Teaching Religion   3 credits
Objectives, curriculum requirements, materials, and methods of conducting classroom devotions and of teaching Bible history, catechism, and hymnology in the Lutheran elementary and middle school classrooms.
J. Roux
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 1:15 pm (Weeks 5 and 6)

EDU9537 Putting Some Lutheran STEAM into Science   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Enhancing science instruction by combining science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. Guided problem-solving activities will be modeled to show how human efforts work to increase understanding and appreciation of the world we live in. Included are both the blessings and the limits of this way of knowing.
P. Boehlke, J. Boehlke
Jul 13 – Jul 14, 8 am – 4 pm (Week 5)

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
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 1:15 pm (Weeks 5 & 6)

GER9001 German Institute   1 credit
An upper-level course in theological German for pastors with a strong interest and ability in German.
J. Danell
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 12 pm (Week 6)

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 13 – Jul 17, 8 am – 12 pm (Week 5)

MUS4201 Lutheran Worship   2 credits
A study of hymnody and orders of worship in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal 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 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 11:30 am (Weeks 5 & 6)

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
Jul 20 – Jul 21, 8 am – 4 pm (Week 6)

THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership   3 credits
Methods and techniques for training lay people. Includes how to identify their gifts and abilities, recruitment, and options for training.
L. Olson
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm (Week 5 & 6)

ONLINE–Jun 8 – Jul 31

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

EDU5101 A Balanced Approach to Reading Instruction   3 credits
The theory and best practices of teaching reading. Emphasis is on the organization of a research-based, developmental reading curriculum. Topics include current teaching strategies, emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, study skills development, balanced instruction, national and state standards, and assessment.
J. Roux

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

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

PDS0105 Teaching the Way People Learn
Six modules that a) explore current research in neuroscience as it relates to teacher practice by taking valid conclusions from the lab and bringing them into the classroom, b) provide foundational principles for a mind-targeted model of teaching, and c) enhance the understanding of and appreciation for the complexity of God’s creation we call the brain.
P. Tess

PDS0901 Teaching Evolution in the Light of Scripture
Focuses on the need to address evolution. Examines the scientific evidence that seems to support the theory of evolution and how the same evidence can be viewed from a biblical standpoint. Suggests topics and approaches teachers may take when teaching evolution in the light of Scripture. Looks at how to balance faith and science.
D. Fenske

ON CAMPUS

GER9001 German Institute   1 credit
An upper-level course in theological German for pastors with a strong interest and ability in German.
J. Danell
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 12 pm (Week 6)

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 13 – Jul 17, 8 am – 12 pm (Week 5)

ONLINE

SCI9001 Creation Apologetics 101   1 credit
An introduction to apologetics as applied to the realm of creation and evolution within the context of Lutheran ministry.
M. Bergemann
Jun 29 – Jul 31
Online

SCI9002 Creation Apologetics 102   1 credit
Prerequisite(s):  SCI9001
Developing and deepening creation apologetic principles for use in ministry settings.
M. Bergemann
Jun 29 – Jul 31
Online

THE5201 Christian Apologetics   3 credits
Defines a uniquely Lutheran apologetic and equips students to undermine dominant cultural narratives and patterned dismissals of Christian truth; argue effectively for the resurrection of Christ, the authenticity of the New Testament, and the necessity of God for objective meaning, morality, and the like; and to develop positive communication approaches for vital sites of struggle over truth in contemporary society.
M. Paustian
Jun 8 – Jul 31
Online

THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach   1 credit
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M. Otterstatter
Jun 8 – Jul 24

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 8 – Jul 10

THE9532 Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork Seminar   1 credit
Prerequisite(s):  THE9522
A follow-up to Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork in which participants share fieldwork experiences and interact with Chaplaincy Certification Committee members.
D. Krause
Jun 22 – Jun 26
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary– Mequon WI  

ONLINE

SPE2101 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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

SPE5205 Communication Disabilities   3 credits
Historical and current issues related to education of individuals who have communication disabilities, including the deaf or hard of hearing, with implications for classroom teaching and mainstreaming.
R. Youngblom
Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

Webinars can be viewed any time on the dates listed. To receive clock hours, assignments must be submitted by the last date of the course. 

ON LOCATION

SPE9502 Serving Exceptional Students: MTSS and Behavior Theory   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Navigate local Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) with the goal of collaboration between public and private school professionals to support exceptional learners. Consider and integrate current research on behavior theory into the classroom setting.
K. Green
Jun 8 – Jun 9, 8 am – 4 pm
St Mark LES–Eau Claire WI

SPE9502 Serving Exceptional Students: MTSS and Behavior Theory   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Navigate local Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) with the goal of collaboration between public and private school professionals to support exceptional learners. Consider and integrate current research on behavior theory into the classroom setting.
K. Green
Jun 18 – Jun 19, 8 am – 4 pm
St Mark’s LES– Watertown WI  

ON CAMPUS

EDU3116 Teaching Religion in Early Childhood Education   2 credits
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling, for enabling children’s retelling, and for learning memory treasures.
C. Loomis
Jul 20 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm

EDU3215 Teaching Religion   3 credits
Objectives, curriculum requirements, materials, and methods of conducting classroom devotions and of teaching Bible history, catechism, and hymnology in the Lutheran elementary and middle school classrooms.
J. Roux
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 1:15 pm

MUS4201 Lutheran Worship   2 credits
A study of hymnody and orders of worship in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal 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 13 – Jul 2, 8 am – 11:30 am

THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership   3 credits
Methods and techniques for training lay people. Includes how to identify their gifts and abilities, recruitment, and options for training.
L. Olson
Jul 13 – Jul 24, 8 am – 2 pm

ONLINE

EDT3007 Google Technologies in Education   3 credits
An in-depth study and application of G Suite for Education Administration (formerly Google Apps for Education) with emphasis on K-12 educational application.
C. DeLorme
Jun 8 – Jul 31

ENG1303 Rhetoric and Composition   3 credits
The study of process and strategy in writing analytical and argumentative essays. This is a writing-intensive course in the General Education program.
L. Czer
Jun 8 – Jul 3

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 8 – Jul 31

HIS2113 The Modern West: From the Renaissance to World War II   3 credits
Maturation and diffusion of Western civilization from the Italian Renaissance to the end of the Second World War.
P. Baganz
Jun 8 – Jul 31

SPE2101 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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 10 – Jul 24
Milwaukee, WI 

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 10 – Jul 24
Milwaukee, WI 

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.
M. Lenz
Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 the General Education program.
N. Schmoller
Jun 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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 8 – Jul 31

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).
M. Lenz
Jun 8 – Jul 31

ONLINE

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

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 8 – Jun 30

Courses can be viewed any time on the dates listed. To receive clock hours, assignments must be submitted by the last date of the course.