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EDU272 (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.

EDU278 (3 Credits)

Examination of assessing student performance. Assessment criteria and development of various types of assessment covered. Instructor developed assessments emphasized. Standardized, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests also included. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

EDU289 (1 Credit)

Overview and practical application of teaching methodology and curriculum development for secondary education teachers. Teaching strategies, curriculum design, lesson objectives, time management skills, teaching resources and student assessments covered. Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Includes current research findings related to secondary education methods and curriculum development. 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.

EDU291 (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.

EDU297 (3 Credits)

Methods to teach research-based instruction in elementary English language arts including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Topics include developmentally appropriate instruction, assessment, cross-curricular integration, lesson plan preparation, evidence-based teaching strategies, and teaching resources. 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.

EDU337 (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. 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.

EDU372 (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. 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.

EDU487 (2 Credits)

Special topics in K-12 (elementary and special) education with an emphasis on current topics and trends. 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.

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.