Division of Teaching and Learning

• College of Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Physical Education


• Secondary Education
• Special Education

• Counseling and Family Therapy
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies


• Educational Psychology, Research and Evaluation
• Teaching and Learning Course Descriptions


• College-wide Courses

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Faculty

Joseph L. Polman, Associate Professor, Chair
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Charles Granger, Professor; Curators’ Teaching Professor
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Carl Hoagland, Emerson Electric Company Professor in Technology and Learning
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
William C. Kyle, E. Desmond Lee Family Professor of Science Education
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Louis Lankford, Des Lee Foundation Endowed Professor in Art Education
Ph.D., Florida State University
Robert Nordman, E. Desmond Lee and Family Fund Endowed Professor
M.M. Saint Louis Conservatory of Music Education
Wendy Saul, Dr. Allen B. and Mrs. Helen S. Shopmaker Endowed Professor for Education in collaboration with Springboard to Learning
Ph.D., University Wisconsin-Madison
James Shymansky, E. Desmond Lee Family Professor of Science Education
Ph.D., Florida State University
Fred Willman, Professor; Curators’ Teaching Professor
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
James Wilson, E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Experiential and Family Education
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Richard W. Burnett, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., Indiana University
Richard J. Friedlander, Professor
Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles
Kathleen M. Haywood, Professor; Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Wallace Z. Ramsey, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Missouri‑Columbia
Helene J. Sherman, Professor, Associate Dean
Ed.D., University of Missouri‑St. Louis
Blanche M. Touhill, Professor; Chancellor Emerita
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Paul D. Travers, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., George Peabody College
Doris A. Trojcak, Professor Emerita
Ed.D., Indiana University
Harold E. Turner, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., George Peabody College
Douglas Turpin, Professor Emeritus in Music Education
Ed.D., Washington University
Judith Walker de Felix, Professor, Associate Provost Academic Affairs; Dean of Graduate School
Ph.D., University of Florida
Huber M. Walsh, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of California‑Los Angeles
Jane Zeni, Professor Emerita
Ed.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Bruce A. Clark, Associate Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Kevin Fernlund, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Harold Harris, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Thomas J. Loughrey, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Virginia L. Navarro, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Washington University
Rebecca Rogers, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Albany-SUNY
Charles G. Smith, Associate Professor; Athletic Director
Emeritus, M.S., Washington University
Kim Song, Associate Professor
Ed.D. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Gwendolyn Turner, Associate Professor
Ed.D. University of Arkansas
Cathy Vatterott, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Laura Westhoff, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Washington University
Gayle Wilkinson,  Associate Professor
Ed.D., University of Illinois
George J. Yard, Associate Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Alina Slapac, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Northern Iowa
Karen Cummings, Assistant Professor
Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Martille Elias, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Gooyeon, Kim, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jacquelyn A. Lewis-Harris, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Washington University
Lori Newcomer, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Nancy Robb Singer, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St.Louis
Eric D. Turley, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Nebraska,-Lincoln
Sheridan Wigginton, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Gayle Wilkinson, Associate Professor
Ed.D., University of Illinois
Lynn Navin, Lecturer: Director, University Child Development center
M.Ed., Michigan State University
Debra Childs, Lecturer
M.Ed., Wright State University
Margaret Ann Niederberger, Lecturer
M.Ed., Lindenwood University
Diane Scollay, Lecturer; Director, Gateway Writing Project
M.Ed., MA English, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Carol Weber, Lecturer
M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis

General Information

The faculty of the Division of Teaching and Learning has their offices on the 2nd and 3rd floors in Marillac Hall and in the Mark Twain Building.  Information about course offerings and related matters on all programs except physical education may be obtained in 369 Marillac Hall.  The physical education offices are located in 234 Mark Twain Building.

The division coordinates programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education degree in:

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education
Secondary Education
Special Education

And the Bachelor of Educational Studies (B.E.S.) degree in:

Early Childhood Education
Professional Education

Programs leading to the M.Ed. in elementary education, secondary education, and special education also are coordinated in the Division of Teaching and Learning.

The early childhood undergraduate program is designed for students wishing to teach and direct programs for children from pre-kindergarten through grade three.  Students electing this program will work directly with young children as a part of their professional courses.

The graduate program is designed to develop master-level educators through a common core of essential knowledge and experiences drawn from current research and practice in the field of early childhood education.  Through this program, candidates are able to further their competencies as educators, directors, program planners, and curriculum developers in various early childhood settings.  Students can complete additional course work to receive certification.

The elementary education program prepares students to teach in grades one through six.  Students may also tailor a program leading to a middle school/junior high teaching certificate.  A special feature of these programs is the many opportunities to work with children in schools as part of the professional course work.

The graduate program strives to develop and refine the concept of the "teacher as researcher" or the "teacher as reflective decision maker or problem solver."  It is based on the premise that as professionals, teachers must understand both the products and findings of research and the underlying processes that influence their professional practice.

Students may choose a program leading to the M.Ed. In education, generalized or specialized elementary education or elementary education with Missouri certification in reading.

The physical education program coordinates work in physical education, which leads to a B.S. in education degree with certification to teach either PK-9 or K-12.

The elementary education and secondary education graduate programs provide courses for graduate students who choose physical education as their teaching field.

The secondary education program prepares students for teaching these subjects in secondary schools (grade 9-12): biology, chemistry, English, French, German, history, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, social studies, speech and Spanish.  A special feature of these programs is the close interdisciplinary cooperation between the College of Education and other university departments. 

Students may also choose to pursue the bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences plus certification, or the B.S. in education degree, which includes Missouri certification. 

At the graduate level, the division provides a program leading to an M.Ed in secondary education with emphasis in: general secondary education; curriculum and instruction; secondary education with emphasis in reading; and secondary education and certification. 

The special education program prepares students to teach learners with developmental disabilities, emotional/ behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, or in early childhood special Education settings.    Missouri certification standards require a student teaching experience the area of special education.

At the graduate level, requisite course work for Missouri certification in special education is available, as is the M.Ed. Degree.

Minor in Literacy
A Minor in Literacy can be earned by successfully completing 18 hours of the following:

TCH ED 3315, Literacy Learning and Instruction
ELE ED 4989, Elementary Education Professional Internship
ELE ED 3330, Literacy, Literature and the Learner
ELE ED 3336, Communication Arts Learning and Instruction

Minor in Mathematics Education K-5

A Minor in Mathematics Education can be earned by successfully completing 18 hours in the mathematics Education field.  The following mathematics Education courses may be applied to Mathematics Education Minor.

ELE ED 4246, Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
ELE ED  4342, Addressing Needs in Mathematics Teaching and Learning
ELE ED 4346, Advanced Methods in Elementary School Mathematics
MID ED 4246, Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
ECH ED 4346, The Acquisition of Mathematical Concepts
ED TECH 5301, Introduction to Computers and the Internet in Education

Mathematics courses (except 1030, 1150 & 2510) with consent of advisor.

Note The State Board of Education developed standards for renewable professional certificates, based on specific requirements for training and experience.  Details regarding these standards are available in the office of undergraduate studies in Education.

Minor in Urban Education P-5
A minor in Urban Education P-5 can be earned by successfully completing the following 18 hours of Teacher Education, Early Childhood, and Elementary Education courses. Students must register for the special sections of these courses that are offered in urban settings to meet the requirements of this minor.

ELE ED 3330, Literacy, Literature and the Learner
ELE ED 3336, Communication Arts Learning and Instruction
ELE ED or ECH ED 4320, Classroom Management
ELE ED 4989, Elementary Education Professional Internship or
ELE ED 4989, Early Childhood Primary Internship
TCH ED 4988, Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools

Note The State Board of education developed standards for renewable professional certificates, based on specific requirements for training and experience. Details regarding these standards are available in the office of undergraduate studies in education.

Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages P-12
A Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) can be earned by successfully completing 18 hours of coursework that is identified to prepare the student to earn a TESOL teaching endorsement as an additional area of teaching certification by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

TCH ED 3213, Performance-based Assessment for TESOL
TCH ED 3215, Field Experiences in TESOL

Bachelor of Educational Studies

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Educational Studies Program an applicant must:

• Be regularly admitted to the College of Education.
• Have earned a UM and overall cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have a documented ACT of SAT score
• Have scored 235 or higher on each subtest of the CBASE.
• Complete ENGL 1100 with a C or better.
• Complete Mathematics 1030 with a C or better
• Have earned at least 45 hours of college credit.
• Complete an application for the Bachelor of Educational Studies and secure appropriate signatures.

The B.E.S. is professional degree designed for individuals who wish to study Education as a scholarly discipline but who do not wish to prepare for the professional practice for Education in the K-12 schools of this state or nation. Available emphasis areas include Early Childhood Education and Professional Education Studies.

General Education Requirements

Students entering college first time Fall 2002 should refer to the Introductory section of this bulletin for their General Education Requirements.

Communicative Skills (2 requirements)

• All students must complete a freshman English composition course with a grade of C or better.
• All students must complete English 3100, Advanced Expository Writing, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

Mathematical Skills

• A grade of C- or better in a college-credit mathematics course having at least intermediate algebra as a prerequisite, or
• A satisfactory score on the university's Mathematics Proficiency Test.

Breadth of Study (minimum 42 hours in the following three areas with at least three courses in each area)

• Humanities
• Natural sciences and mathematics
• Social sciences

Other Requirements

• American History or Government (course taken at the University of Missouri or at other colleges or universities in Missouri )

Degree Requirements

Cultural Diversity Requirement (3 hours)

• ED PSY 3312/TCH ED 3312, The Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3 hours)
• COMM 1040, Introduction to Public Speaking (3 hours)
• 6 hours in Psychology or Educational Psychology numbered 3000 or higher
• EDUC 2290, Internship (6 hours)
• EDUC 2291, Internship (6 hours)

At least one of the following:

• PHY ED 3282, Physical Growth and Motor Development (3 hours)
• ED PSY/TCH ED 2212, ( 3 hours), Introduction to learners and Learning (3 hours), or equivalent
• PSYCH 2272, Adult Development and Aging (3 hours; same as Gerontology 2272)

Emphasis in Early Childhood

One of the following two:

• TCH ED 2211, Introduction to American Schools (3 hours or equivalent)
• PHY ED 3282, Physical Growth and Motor Development (3 hours)
• TCH ED 3313, Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hours) or equivalent
• ECH ED 3304, Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Preschool (1 hour)
• ECH ED 3312, Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 hours)
• ECH ED 3313, Curriculum and Practice: Infant/Toddler (2 hours)
• ECH ED 3314, Curriculum and Practice: Preschool (2 hours)
• ECH ED 4317, Assessing Individual Needs for Early Childhood Instruction (3 hours)
• ECH ED 4331, Language Acquisition and Development in Early Childhood (3 hours)
• ECH ED 3332, Literacy, Learning and Instruction for the Young Child (3 hours)
• ECH ED 4346, The Acquisition of Mathematical Concepts (3 hours)

Total: 27 hours

Second Concentration: Electives to total 12 hours to be chosen from ECH ED, ELE ED, SPEC ED, ED TECH, ED REM, or an area chosen in consultation with the adviser.

Emphasis in Professional Education Studies
27 hours in one of the following, numbered 3000 or above: ELE ED, SPEC ED, SEC ED.

Second Concentration:  Electives to total 12 hours to be chosen from an area not selected above or ECH ED, PHY ED, TCH ED, CNS ED, ED PSY, ED REM or ED TECH.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Educational Studies degree must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least. 2.50, complete 24 of the last 30 hours in residence at UMSL, and be recommended by the faculty of the College of Education.