University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #3
New Course
Effective Term:
2127 (Fall 2012)
Subject Area - Course Number: ITBE 791
Cross-listing:
(See Note #1 below)
Course Title: (Limited to 65 characters)
Post-Secondary Education Internship
25-Character Abbreviation:
PS Educ Internship
Sponsor(s):
Lila Waldman
Department(s):
ITBE
College(s):
Business and Economics
Consultation took place:
NA
Programs Affected:
Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)
Departments: Curriculum & Instruction
MS Business Education (Post Secondary)
Is paperwork complete for those programs? (Use "Form 2" for Catalog & Academic Report updates)
NA
Yes
Prerequisites:
will be at future meeting
EDFOUND 625 and either (ITBE 750 or ITBE 762)
Grade Basis:
Conventional Letter
S/NC or Pass/Fail
Course will be offered:
Part of Load
On Campus
Above Load
Off Campus - Location
College:
Business and Economics
Instructor:
Waldman
Dept/Area(s): ITBE
Note: If the course is dual-listed, instructor must be a member of Grad Faculty.
Check if the Course is to Meet Any of the Following:
Technological Literacy Requirement
Diversity
Writing Requirement
General Education Option: Select one:
Note: For the Gen Ed option, the proposal should address how this course relates to specific core courses, meets the goals of General Education in
providing breadth, and incorporates scholarship in the appropriate field relating to women and gender.
Credit/Contact Hours: (per semester)
Total lab hours:
Number of credits:
1
Total contact hours:
Total lecture hours:
45 (30 in classroom and 15 assignments)
Can course be taken more than once for credit? (Repeatability)
No
Yes
If "Yes", answer the following questions:
No of times in major:
No of times in degree:
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No of credits in major:
No of credits in degree: 2
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Proposal Information: (Procedures for form #3)
Course justification:
The MS Business Education (Post Secondary) program is designed to prepare students to teach in the
Wisconsin Technical College (WTC) System. The program incorporates the seven certification courses
required for teaching in the WTC System. Students enrolled in the Spring 2011 ITBE 750 Improvement of
Instruction in Business Education, the Teaching Methods (WTC certification No. 52) course, requested an
opportunity for hands-on teaching experience at a technical college. Although some students in this MS
program already have teaching in either K-12 or post-secondary classroom, some students have no teaching
experience. This new course is designed to meet this request and provide teaching experience for students
who do not have it. Therefore, the new course will be an elective course in the program.
Relationship to program assessment objectives:
The mission and main purpose of the MS Business Education (Post Secondary) program is to prepare
students to teaching the Wisconsin Technical College System. This course will better prepare those
students who do not already have teaching experience.
Budgetary impact:
This course will be taken by a limited number of students. When the one-credit course cannot be part of
the instructor’s teaching load, it will be handled as an overload. Mileage will be needed for faculty to
observe each student at least one time.
Course description: (50 word limit)
This course is designed to provide hands-on teaching experience in a post-secondary education
environment. The experience will provide the student with an opportunity to gain experience and
apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDFOUND 625 and either
(ITBE 750 or ITBE 762)
If dual listed, list graduate level requirements for the following:
1. Content (e.g., What are additional presentation/project requirements?)
NA
2. Intensity (e.g., How are the processes and standards of evaluation different for graduates and
undergraduates? )
NA
3. Self-Directed (e.g., How are research expectations differ for graduates and undergraduates?)
NA
Course objectives and tentative course syllabus:
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Students will gain experience in a post-secondary classroom.
Students apply knowledge learned in the classroom
Students will observe and assist an experienced post-secondary instructor
Students will teach a portion of a post-secondary course with feedback from an
experienced instructor
Students will complete a reflective portfolio based on their experience
Bibliography: (Key or essential references only. Normally the bibliography should be no more than one or two
pages in length.)
Although a textbook will not be required for this internship, the following resources will be suggested to
students:
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Imel, S. (2001). Adult Learners in Postsecondary Education: Practice Application Brief 17. Columbus,
OH: ERIC Learinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education.
Kerka, S. (2002). Teaching Adults: Is It Different? Myths and Realities No. 21. Columbus, OH: ERIC
Learinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education.
Kronowitz, E. L. (2008). The Teachers Guide to Success. Boston: Pearson.
Stewart. D. A. (2004). Effective Teaching: A Guide for Community College Instructors. Washingon,
DC: Community College Press.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning
environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with
University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation,
Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events (for details please refer to the Schedule of Classes; the
“Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Catalog; the Academic Requirements and Policies and
the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Catalog; and the “Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures
(UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures" (UWS Chapter 17).
Course Objectives and tentative course syllabus with mandatory information (paste syllabus below):
Post-Secondary Education Internship
ITBE 791, 1 credit (may be repeated up to one time)
Course Syllabus
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. Lila Waldman
Office: Hyland 3402, Phone 472-5475
waldmanl@uww.edu
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on teaching experience in a post-secondary education
environment. The experience will provide the student with an opportunity to gain experience and
apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDFOUND 625 and either
(ITBE 750 or ITBE 762)
Course Objectives:
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Students will gain experience in a post-secondary classroom.
Students apply knowledge learned in the classroom
Students will observe and assist an experienced post-secondary instructor
Students will teach a portion of a post-secondary course with feedback from an
experienced instructor
Students will complete a reflective portfolio based on their experience
Class Requirements:
1. Work with your university supervisor to locate a qualified post-secondary educator in
your field of study.
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2. Make arrangements to participate (observation, teaching assistance, and actual teaching)
for at least 30 hours in at least one face-to-face course in the instructor’s schedule for one
session (Fall, Spring or Summer).
3. Begin your experience by observing the post-secondary teacher. Complete an observation
form for at least two observed class sessions.
4. Gradually increase your participation by assisting the post-secondary teacher. This could
include team teaching, lab assistance, or other appropriate activities.
5. Prepare and teach at least 6 hours of the class on your own, with assistance from the
classroom instructor. This experience will vary depending on the post-secondary
teacher’s preferences or the class content. It may be done in shorter segments or for
entire class periods. The classroom instructor will complete an observation/evaluation
form for at least one class session that you teach. Your university supervisor will
complete an observation/evaluation form for at least one additional class session.
6. Write and submit a weekly reflective paper on your classroom experiences.
7. At the end of the class session, prepare a portfolio summarizing your internship
experience. This portfolio will include:
a. Your weekly reflective papers.
b. Signed documentation of the hours that you have spent in the classroom.
c. A final reflection paper outlining on how you have progressed in the following
areas: (1) course development, (2) teaching effectiveness, (3) differentiation of
instruction and (4) evaluation/assessment of student progress.
d. At least four artifacts demonstrating your skills in the four areas listed above.
e. A statement of your personal philosophy of post-secondary teaching.
8. One graduate credit equals 45 hours. Therefore, approximately 15 hours are expected for
reflection, class preparation, and portfolio development.
Class Resources:
Although a textbook will not be required for this internship, the following resources are
recommended:
Imel, S. (2001). Adult Learners in Postsecondary Education: Practice Application Brief 17.
Columbus, OH: ERIC Learinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education.
Kerka, S. (2002). Teaching Adults: Is It Different? Myths and Realities No. 21. Columbus,
OH: ERIC Learinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education.
Kronowitz, E. L. (2008). The Teachers Guide to Success. Boston: Pearson.
Stewart. D. A. (2004). Effective Teaching: A Guide for Community College Instructors.
Washingon, DC: Community College Press.
Class Grading:
Weekly Reflective papers and Observation forms (completed by student) 25 percent
Evaluation forms (completed by instructor and university supervisor)
25 percent
Portfolio
50 percent
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The grading for this course will be on a pass/fail basis.
Course Policies:
Notify your instructor if you require any special modifications or accommodations to effectively
participate in this course.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and nondiscriminatory learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate
students to familiarize themselves with University policies regarding Special Accommodations,
Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation, Discrimination and Absence for Universitysponsored events. (For details please refer to the Undergraduate and Graduate Timetables; the
“Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the Academic Requirements
and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the “Student
Academic Disciplinary Procedures” (UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic
Disciplinary Procedures” (UWS Chapter 17).
UW-Whitewater's College of Business and Economics students are expected to subscribe to the
College's Student Honor Code:
As members of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater College of Business & Economics
community, we commit ourselves to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with honor and
integrity in all areas of campus life. We are accountable for all that we say and write. We are
responsible for the academic integrity of our work. We pledge that we will not misrepresent our
work nor give or receive unauthorized aid. We commit ourselves to behave in a manner that
demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights and freedoms of all members of the
community. We are respectful of college property and the property of others. We will not tolerate
a lack of respect for these values.
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