A N T H O N Y T R U O G

Teaching

Teaching/learning is a central focus of UW-Whitewater as it is for me. The process is interactive, reflective and idiosyncratic that at its best engages the total individual. While multiple-modal approaches are used, the general information-processing model to develop the intellect in understanding our world is emphasized. Be forewarned, the courses that I teach will challenge your existing beliefs about assessment and research, challenge the status quo and asks that students be open minded and to engage in understanding and describing their professional worlds both verbally and numerically. The use of technology is strongly encouraged as is the sense of exploration in ways that are not traditional. Students have options in the manner in which they demonstrate their understandings of course materials. These optional approaches require constructing one's own reality from a number of sources including electronic sources and relies heavily upon individual initiative, perseverance, and creativity. There co-exists, however, an objective reality to which student productions are evaluated. Be a researcher and create your own data and insights to problems facing you and your professional choices.

 

Courses Taught

 Courses

Number

Offered
 Measurement and Evaluation

 424-424/624 424-425/625

 Both semesters, Summer, Winterim
  Techniques of Research

 424-740

Both semesters
 Techniques of Assessment and Research

 400-740

 Both semesters, Summer

 

Other Teaching Interests

  • Statistics
  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • Cognitive Learning Processes
  • Models of Teaching/Learning
  • School/Community Relations
  • School Organization and Governance

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    Professional Background

    University of Colorado - Boulder - English, History - BA

    Michigan State University - Elementary Education - Reading/Assessment - MA

    University of Wisconsin - Madison - Ed. Psych. - Learning - PhD

    UW - Milwaukee - Linguistics - Postgraduate Work

    Research Interests

  • Professional Education
  • School Grading and Assessment Practices
  • Reminiscence
  • Student Learning
  • Classroom Management & School Governance/Climate

    • Undergraduate Research

    I am very interested in working with undergraduates on research projects that provide deep understanding of the research process and outcomes. The benefits that accrue from such work is the personal sense of accomplishment upon completion of a unique project that the student intellectually creates -- the ultimate performance project -- and the realization that they have created new understandings and knowledge that did not exist prior to completing the project.

    Graduate Theses

    Chair, Graduate Thesis Committee for the UW-W Outstanding Thesis Award, 1995 - Patricia Jensen

    Member, Graduate Thesis Committee for the UW-W Outstanding Thesis Award, 1996 - Nik Yasko

    Member, many Graduate Thesis Committees within the College of Education

     

    Recognitions

  • Blue Key recipient, Spring, 1997
  • College of Education Outstanding Research Award - Spring, 1997
  • College of Education Outstanding Service Award - Spring, 1995

    • Service Activities

     

    International Travel

    Republic of South Africa:

    I had the opportunity to travel to South Africa the fall of 1996. This was sponsored by the People to People International which included a group of curriculum specialists from across the United States. The focus of the visit was upon the entire spectrum of public education from K-12 through the university system. Visits included the township of Soweto, several elementary and secondary schools and concluded with visits to nine universities. The tour included cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and many smaller communities. The Republic of South Africa is in the process of reorganizing after the demise of apartheid. Lack of funding, poor organization, and multiple focuses have prevented a more rapid transition to democratic institutions of learning. However, the people of South Africa are full of optimism and hope that the progress to date will encourage all to be patient and let the democratic processes work in assuring equal access to educational opportunities for all.

    The experiences in South Africa have helped reshape my views of curriculum, learning, and the importance of the classroom teacher in creating a climate for change. I hope some of this is reflected in my teaching and personal learning. I endeavor to share these views with students, colleagues and the community.

    Personal Interests

    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Music
    • Outdoor Activities -- hiking, canoeing & riding

    E-Mail Address: TRUOGT@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU