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EDU115: Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education – 3 credits

Overview of digital literacy for identifying the skills needed to become informed users of technology to communicate, instruct, create and think critically with digital tools. Explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). Includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships. Discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

EDU204: Fine Arts In Educational Settings – 3 credits

Exploration of fine arts integration in the K-12 classroom setting. Focus on the impact on life-long learning and education goal achievement when curriculum includes fine arts. Arizona art standards of dance, visual, theater and music also covered. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU220: Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) – 3 credits

Historical overview of current educational and legal issues for serving English Learners (EL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion (DLI). Includes SEI, Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, ethical, and philosophical factors that contribute to the complexity of the education system. Opportunity for students to self-reflect and assess their interest and suitability for a career in teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

EDU225: Professionalism and Ethics in Education – 1 credit

Exploration of topics relative to the professionalism, legal knowledge, and ethical development of classroom teachers. Topics include professionalism within the teaching profession, legal considerations, ethics vs. code of conduct, dispositions, and impact of personal and community values. Prepares individuals for the professional, legal, and ethical issues that are routinely seen in an educational setting. Prerequisites: None.

EDU230: Cultural Diversity In Education – 3 credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural diversity to academic success. Includes educational environments and their impact on educational equity. Emphasis on teacher preparation that offers an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EDU267: Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments – 3 credits

Overview of instructional practices, interventions, and assessments associated with reading instruction and the systematic teaching of phonics. Course will address historical methods and current research in reading; analyze research-based instructional practices; analyze research-based assessments and possible interventions; review support provided by Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI); and explore Reading disabilities (Dyslexia) and laws associated with Reading disabilities. Note: EDU267 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU268: Science of Reading Including Systematic Phonics Instruction – 3 credits

Overview of the science of reading with an emphasis on explicit instructional practices associated with research based systematic phonics instruction. Covers research based on the science of reading related to the teaching of reading in the K-8 school setting to include understanding reading research; essential components of reading instruction; implementation of effective methods for reading instruction; and alignment of reading instruction to systematic phonics instruction. Note: EDU268 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU291: Children's Literature – 3 credits

Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EDU292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EDU337: Structured English Immersion in Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Overview of teaching to serve the needs of diverse English learner (EL) students in grades K-8. Includes comparison and evaluation of various language educational models, including Structured English Immersion (SEI) and the Arizona Language Development Approach (LDA) with a focus on asset based behaviors and expectations, integrated and targeted English Language Development (ELD) instruction. Covers legal and historical foundations and current issues. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU367: Science of Reading with Systematic Phonics Instruction in Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Overview of the science of reading with an emphasis on explicit instructional practices associated with research-based systematic phonics instruction. Uses analysis of science of reading-based research to identify best practices for effectively teaching reading in the K-8 school setting, including essential components, pedagogical strategies and alignment to systematic phonics instruction. Note: EDU367 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU368: Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments in Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Application of instructional practices, interventions and assessments associated with reading instruction and the systematic teaching of phonics to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia. This course addresses historical methods, current research, research-based instructional practices, assessments and interventions using Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI). Note: EDU368 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU372: Educational Psychology for Teachers (Grades K-12) – 3 credits

Overview of scientific research and psychological principles, theories, and methodologies related to teaching and learning. Emphasis on developmental, learning, and motivational theories. Focuses on human diversity, theories of learning, intelligence, memory, creativity, assessment, and factors influencing effective instruction and learning. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU427: Social Studies Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Application of research-based instruction in elementary social studies. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, and assessment, cross-curricular integration of social studies, lesson plan preparation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and teaching resources. Emphasis on current professional teaching standards and Arizona Academic Standards. Note: EDU427 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU428: English Language Arts Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Application of research-based instruction in elementary English Language Arts, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, and assessment, cross-curricular integration of language arts, lesson plan preparation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and teaching resources. Emphasis on current professional teaching standards and Arizona Academic Standards. Note: EDU428 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU429: Science Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Application of research-based instruction in elementary science. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, and assessment, cross-curricular integration of scientific concepts and problem solving skills, lesson plan preparation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and teaching resources. Emphasis on current professional teaching standards and Arizona Academic Standards. Note: EDU429 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU431: Mathematics Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 – 3 credits

Application of research-based instruction in elementary mathematics. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, and assessment, cross-curricular integration of mathematics and logical problem solving, lesson plan preparation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and teaching resources. Emphasis on current trends, professional teaching standards and Arizona Academic Standards. Note: EDU431 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU477: Student Teaching: Elementary (Grades K-8) – 6 credits

Supervised student teacher practicum in a K-8 classroom. Emphasis on the provision of instruction to learners. Covers lesson plan development, teaching strategies, classroom management, assessing the trajectory of student learning, and professionalism. Note: EDU477 requires a minimum of eight (8) weeks, full-time classroom instruction. EDU477 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU487: Professional Seminar: Current Trends in Elementary and Special Education – 2 credits

Special topics in K-12 (elementary and special) education with an emphasis on current topics and trends. Note: EDU487 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.