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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: CS

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15687
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Cunningham
Open
3 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15314
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
9:30AM – 11:45AM
  • D. Doran
Open
15 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 15-hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
      The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and they are valid for 6 years. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/

      Prior to applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and be sure to select "electronic prints" to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
      Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15096
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Cunningham
Open
6 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      EDU221 requires a 30-hour field experience in an approved K-12 classroom setting. These 15-hours will be completed throughout the semester as part of the course.
      The State of Arizona requires an IVP fingerprint clearance card, per Arizona Revised Statutes, for all students completing field experience. Students must have an IVP clearance card on the first day of class. Fingerprint clearance cards may be obtained through the Arizona Department of Public Safety and they are valid for 6 years. http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/

      Prior to applying for your Fingerprint clearance card, please review this video and be sure to select "electronic prints" to ensure speedy delivery of your card. https://www.loom.com/share/c3e6f2b2a00d4db8909c3eae7d7a3469
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15158
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
M
12:30PM – 3:00PM
  • M. Kirk
Open
21 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15221
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. George
Open
11 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU230: Cultural Diversity In Education – 3 credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15239
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid
08/2712/19
Fall 2025
W
1:00PM – 3:00PM
  • M. Kirk
Open
12 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
      Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15219
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Heng
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU250: Teaching and Learning in the Community College – 3 credits

The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15810
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 205 - lec
In Person
09/2610/31
Fall 2025
F,Sat
9:00AM – 5:00PM
  • Staff
Open
30 of 32 seats available
    • Notes: Reserved for Fire Service and EMS agencies, departments and provider services.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16026
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Barker
Open
5 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16027
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Edgar
Open
4 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32078
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid
08/2812/19
Fall 2025
Th
5:00PM – 7:15PM
  • K. Barker
Open
20 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15220
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
12 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15361
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu
12:30PM – 2:30PM
  • M. Kirk
Open
9 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
      Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15117
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Barker
Open
9 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Students may contact the program director at meggin.kirk@paradisevalley.edu regarding any questions.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor