University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, and a detailed analysis of the content covered by those requirements. This tool also offers a recommended set of courses providing the most content coverage for any candidate.
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
- Evidence of any science coverage;
- Evidence of coverage of the three science themes; and
- Evidence coursework encompasses the nine topics of science knowledge required of elementary teachers.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in science?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
Theme Coverage
Within science, there are five themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under science are covered?
The coursework required or recommended for elementary candidates at this institution covers all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
The coursework required or recommended for of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the five themes of science are nine topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the nine topics classified under science are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the nine topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the nine topics.
What are the nine topics of Science content?
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- For these purposes, credit for “coverage” is awarded to the program whether the course is mandated through general education requirements for the institution at large or the specific requirements of the educator preparation program.
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This tool illuminates:
- What course options are available to satisfy general education or teacher preparation Requirement Categories;
- What courses are required or recommended, either through general education requirements or the teacher preparation program; and
- Whether courses cover the themes and topics of science content knowledge.
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Content Coverage Analysis
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| Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
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ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
Extensive ListInstitution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic. |
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CHEM 127Chemistry and Climate |
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GEOG 178Conservation of the Environment |
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PHYS 100Physical Science |
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GEOL 106Earth Science |
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BIOL 105General Biology |
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See the recommended course sequence for your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
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Science Requirement 01
BIOL 105 - General Biology
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Science Requirement 02
PHYS 100 - Physical Science
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Science Requirement 03
MSE 120 - Introduction to Engineering
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Science Requirement 04
ES 308 - Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 77.78% coverage of science topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
- Space Systems
- Earth's Systems and Processes
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
- Space Systems: GEOL 106
- Earth's Systems and Processes: CHEM 127
- Earth's Systems and Processes: GEOL 106
Analysis of Content Covered by "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download Recommendations| Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||||||
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| Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
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BIOL 105General Biology |
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PHYS 100Physical Science |
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MSE 120Introduction to Engineering |
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ES 308Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8 |
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| Total Content Covered: 77.78% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
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Catalog Year: 2021-2022
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
Theme Coverage
Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.
What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?
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This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Categories Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Content Coverage Analysis
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Identity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature
AIS 101
Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures
AIS 243
Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities
HMNG 130
Hmong American Experiences in the U.S.
LAS 222
Introduction to U.S. Latino History and Culture
WGSS 100
Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
HIST 125
World History Since 1500
AIS 101
Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures
WGSS 206
Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies
CHEM 127
Chemistry and Climate
GEOG 178
Conservation of the Environment
PHYS 100
Physical Science
GEOL 106
Earth Science
BIOL 105
General Biology
CHEM 127
Chemistry and Climate
GEOG 178
Conservation of the Environment
GEOL 106
Earth Science
BIOL 105
General Biology
PHYS 100
Physical Science
MSE 120
Introduction to Engineering
ES 308
Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
GEOG 155
Economic Geography
HIST 210
African American History 1865 to Present
WGSS 206
Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies
POLS 110
American National Politics
PSYC 260
Educational Psychology
GEOG 155
Economic Geography
HIST 210
African American History 1865 to Present
WGSS 206
Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies
POLS 110
American National Politics
HIST 114
United States History to 1877
HIST 115
United States History Since 1877
HIST 124
World History to 1500
ENGL 142
Introduction to American Indian Literatures
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature
AIS 101
Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures
AIS 243
Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities
HMNG 130
Hmong American Experiences in the U.S.
LAS 222
Introduction to U.S. Latino History and Culture
WGSS 100
Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
HIST 125
World History Since 1500
HIST 114
United States History to 1877
HIST 115
United States History Since 1877
HIST 124
World History to 1500
ENGL 142
Introduction to American Indian Literatures
AIS 243
Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities
HMNG 130
Hmong American Experiences in the U.S.
LAS 222
Introduction to U.S. Latino History and Culture
WGSS 100
Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
ES 385
Social Foundations: Human Relations
HIST 210
African American History 1865 to Present
HIST 114
United States History to 1877
HIST 115
United States History Since 1877
ENGL 142
Introduction to American Indian Literatures
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature
AIS 101
Introduction to American Indian History and Cultures
WGSS 206
Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies
AIS 243
Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities
HMNG 130
Hmong American Experiences in the U.S.
LAS 222
Introduction to U.S. Latino History and Culture
WGSS 100
Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
HIST 210
African American History 1865 to Present
HIST 114
United States History to 1877
HIST 115
United States History Since 1877
ENGL 142
Introduction to American Indian Literatures
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature
ES 385
Social Foundations: Human Relations
HIST 125
World History Since 1500
GEOG 155
Economic Geography
HIST 124
World History to 1500
POLS 110
American National Politics
CHEM 127
Chemistry and Climate
GEOG 178
Conservation of the Environment
ES 309
Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
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See the recommended courses for elementary candidates at your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
GEOG 155 - Economic Geography
HIST 210 - African American History 1865 to Present
HIST 114 - United States History to 1877
HIST 124 - World History to 1500
ENGL 268 - Survey of American Ethnic Literature
ES 385 - Social Foundations: Human Relations
HIST 125 - World History Since 1500
POLS 110 - American National Politics
ES 309 - Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of social studies topics.
To take full advantage of this, the program should provide explicit recommendations for prospective candidates to ensure they are taking courses that will give them the greatest breadth of coverage.
Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsIdentity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
GEOG 155
Economic Geography
HIST 210
African American History 1865 to Present
HIST 114
United States History to 1877
HIST 124
World History to 1500
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature
ES 385
Social Foundations: Human Relations
HIST 125
World History Since 1500
POLS 110
American National Politics
ES 309
Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-8
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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