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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.

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.