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EDU115 (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.

EDU204 (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. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU220 (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.

EDU223AF (3 Credits)

A basic overview of eligibility requirements for special services of students with disabilities, as well as investigation into the concepts, laws, issues, and procedures that relate to the formal and informal assessment of students with disabilities. Covers educational achievement tests and standardized diagnostic tests for students with disabilities as well as intelligence and adaptive behavior measurements. Includes current research findings related to assessing students with special needs and how assessment is used to inform and guide instruction. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program.

EDU225 (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 (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.

EDU239 (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. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree or permission of Department or Division.

EDU240 (3 Credits)

A foundational course designed to serve needs of English Learners (EL) grades 6-12. Includes comparison and evaluation of various Structured English Immersion (SEI) models and the Arizona Language Development Approach including 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. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree or permission of Department or Division.

EDU242 (2 Credits)

Language development and language acquisition of typical children and children with disabilities. Includes language characteristics of children with a variety of disabilities and the creation of enhanced learning experiences in the classroom. Covers the referral process, as well as augmentative and alternative communication tools. Also compares Language Disorders and Language Differences. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU244 (1 Credit)

Principles of effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families. Includes critical interpersonal communication strategies and tools for working with diverse groups of people in addition to the benefits of collaboration as well as the challenges that educators currently face. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.