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Education Course Descriptions
Explanation of Course
Description Items
EDU 100
Substitute Teacher Role Preparation
3 credits
Offered upon request
The class is designed to prepare learners to enter a school setting and
fill the role of the regular instructor in the classroom, on the playground
and as a staff member. Learners will engage in a variety of activities
that will enhance their awareness of challenges encountered by today’s
youth, enable them to recognize and develop appropriate learning activities,
implement effective instructional and classroom management techniques, identify
personal teaching-learning styles and student learning styles, address medical
issues and adhere to district policies and procedures.
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EDU 100A
Substitute Teacher Role Preparation I
1 credit
Offered upon request
First in a series of three classes designed to prepare learners to enter
a school setting as a substitute teacher and fill the role of the regular instructor
in the classroom, on the playground and as a staff member. Learners will engage
in a variety of activities that will enhance their awareness of challenges encountered
by today's youth, enable them to recognize and develop appropriate learning
activities and investigate the legal requirements for a substitute teaching
certificate.
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EDU 100B
Substitute Teacher Role Preparation II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Second in a series of three classes designed to prepare learners to enter
a school setting as a substitute teacher and fill the role of the regular instructor
in the classroom, on the playground and as a staff member. Learners will engage
in a variety of activities that will enhance their awareness of challenges encountered
by today's youth, enable them to recognize and develop appropriate learning
activities and identify personal teaching-learning styles and student learning
styles.
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EDU 100C
Substitute Teacher Role Preparation III
1 credit
Offered upon request
Third in a series of three classes designed to prepare learners to enter
a school setting as a substitute teacher and fill the role of the regular instructor
in the classroom, on the playground and as a staff member. Learners will engage
in a variety of activities that will enhance their awareness of challenges encountered
by today's youth, enable them to recognize and develop appropriate learning
activities and implement effective instructional and classroom management techniques.
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EDU 100D
Substitute Teacher Role Preparation Overview
1 credit
Offered upon request
This class is an overview designed to prepare learners to enter a school
setting as a substitute teacher.
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EDU 200
Introduction to Education
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
An introduction to the educational system covering traditions, philosophies,
responsibilities, and obligations of those in the teaching profession.
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EDU 222 
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
An introductory level course with an emphasis on the history of special
education in society and the United States, legal influences on the provision
of special education services to disabled students, and characteristics and
instructional approaches to educating disabled children.
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EDU 230
Cultural Diversity in Education
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the
child's self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice,
stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on preparing
future teachers to offer an equal educational opportunity to children of all
cultural groups.
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EDU 232
SEI Strategies
1 credit
Offered upon request
Student will examine the English Language Learner (ELL) Proficiency Standards and use these standards to plan, deliver and evaluate instruction. There will be demonstration on how these standards can be integrated into all content areas. This course also offers the opportunity to analyze the Arizona English Language Learners Assessment (AZELLA), familiarize the student with SEI terminology, and discuss the relevance of state mandated achievement for ELL students.
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EDU 233
ESL/SEI Methods I
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course provides the student with methods of planning, developing, and analyzing lesson plans in all content areas using English Language Learners (ELL) Standards. Emphasis is on components of curriculum content, teaching strategies, development/evaluation/adaptation of teaching materials, and the role of culture in learning. Student will examine the alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the state and national academic standards. This course also covers multiple assessment techniques, tracking of student progress using the AZELLA assessment, and use of assessment results for placement and accommodation.
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EDU 234
ESL/SEI Methods II
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
The training provides the participant with methods of planning, developing, and analyzing lesson plans in all content areas using ELL Standards in order to teach children who are learning English as a second language. The emphasis is on ELL Proficiency Standards, assessment objectives, recent changes in SEI requirements, teaching strategies, development/evaluation/adaptation of teaching materials and the role of culture in learning. The course examines the alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the Arizona Language Arts Academic Standards. The course covers alternative methods of assessment, and analysis of the use of AZELLA assessment. This training prepares participants for ethnically diverse classrooms. This training covers 45 hours toward the ADE requirement for teaching certification renewal.
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EDU 250
The Community College in Arizona
3 credits
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years
An introduction to the community college including history, philosophy,
and organization. May be taken to satisfy certification requirements for the
State of Arizona.
EDU 281
Children's Literature
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Introduction to children's literature with a focus on how to effectively choose and use children's literature in educational contexts. Considers selection guidelines, storytelling, interpretation, and evaluation. Identical to ECE 281 and ENG 281.
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EDU 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
A course designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Education.
EDU 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
A course intended to meet a variety of needs for Education students.
EDU 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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