Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 489 including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual strategies. Prerequisites: None. EDU221 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment. EDU222 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER Overview of the exceptional learner, one who differs from the average or normal, with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mildly disabled, severely disabled, emotionally and behaviorally disordered, intellectually disabled, and gifted students. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience. EDU230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/ or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None. EDU233 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS STRUCTURED ENGLISH IMMERSION (SEI) AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHING METHODS Methods of planning, developing, and analyzing lesson plans in all content areas using English Language Learners (ELL) Standards. Emphasis on components of curriculum content, teaching strategies, development/evaluation/adaptation of teaching materials, and the role of culture in learning. Examines the alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the Arizona Language Arts Academic Standards. Covers multiple assessment techniques, tracking of student progress using the state mandated English language proficiency assessment, and use of assessment results for placement and accommodation. Prerequisites: (EDU220