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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

EDU239: Structured English Immersion Grades K-8 – 3 credits

A foundation course designed to prepare educators to serve the needs of English Learners (EL) grades K-8. Includes Structured English Immersion (SEI) models and the Arizona Language Development Approach with emphasis on asset based behaviors and expectations, integrated and targeted English Language Development (ELD) instruction, assessment monitoring and feedback. Also covers legal and historical foundations and current issues. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree or permission of Department or Division.

EDU269: Educational Technology – 3 credits

Overview and practical application of teaching methodology integrating technology into curriculum development for teachers. 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. Emphasis placed on effective use of technology in teaching and learning. Discusses current trends and related issues about technology and its impacts in P12 education. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU270: Learning And The Brain – 3 credits

Teaching and learning issues within a cognitive processes context. Covers emotion, memory, and recall as well as early brain development and its relationship to learning. Emphasis on current neuroscientific brain research and how it impacts teaching practice in preK-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU272: Educational Psychology – 3 credits

Focus on the study and application of psychological principles, theories, and methodologies related to teaching and learning. Emphasis on developmental, learning, and motivational theories. Current trends also covered. Prerequisites: None.