Poverty in Schools

Poverty in Schools: Working with At-Risk Students

Online Course
EDUC 640 2 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Kay Lehmann
Tuition and Registration
June 24 - August 2, 2013

Are the number of children and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds served by your district increasing? Analyze traits of high-performing high-poverty rural and urban schools and develop an action plan to reduce the achievement gap including strategies to build community partnerships.

Designed for elementary, middle school, and high school educators, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators and support staff and those working with incarcerated youth outside of traditional K-12 education.

Description

Characteristics and issues facing at-risk students because of economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Traits of high-performing high-poverty schools with emphasis on strategies to reduce the achievement gap and build community partnerships.

This course focuses on improving learning outcomes for economically disadvantaged students.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer to another university.

Textbooks

Payne, R. K. (2005). A framework for understanding poverty (4th ed.).  Highlands, TX:  aha! Process, Incorporated. ISBN: 978-1929229482

Jensen, E. (2009). Teaching with Poverty in Mind. Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. ISBN: 978-1416608844

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze characteristics and issues facing students living in poverty (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2 and 3)

  2. Reflect on the impact of socioeconomic class on student achievement  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3, 6, and 10)

  3. Critically analyze the potential differences between the socioeconomic backgrounds of teachers and the students they serve and how these differences can lead to stereotyping and misunderstanding. (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3)

  4. Articulate and apply evidence-based strategies that promote achievement of students of poverty (WI DPI Teacher Standards 4, 5, and 7)

  5. Analyze the latest research and practical approaches building partnerships between schools and other non-school supports including families, early childhood education settings, and after school programs (WI DPI Teacher Standards 3, 6, and 10)

  6. Evaluate a school's current stage of curriculum transformation and partnerships between schools and non-school supports as compared to high-performing high-poverty schools  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 7 and 9)

  7. Develop an action plan which incorporates modifications for diverse learners and demonstrates creation of a positive learning climate, elimination of bias within a classroom or school using recognized criteria, and application of current research about the needs of students living in poverty  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10)

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Teaching Standards (WI DPI): 2, 3, 7

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 1 and 4

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions. 

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Our Students Say...

"The assignments were eye-opening. This course offered a wealth of information to increase my awareness of circumstances surrounding individuals living in poverty."

“The strategies were so relevant to my classroom and our community.”

"The materials were so relevant to the work we are doing as educators."

"I wish that all individuals working in human service related fields were required to take this course. The knowledge I gained is invaluable for my profession as well as my personal growth. GREAT COURSE!"


"All information is current, and the materials used showed different viewpoints and perspectives. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject matter and encouraged discussions to promote critical thinking."



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School of Education
Email: Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: 715-232-2253