Education

Exploration of Education

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE TEL 111

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Education as an instrument in the development of the individual and in society, and its significance as an American Institution.

Understanding the Culturally Diverse Learner

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE TEL 212

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Surveys cultural and linguistic diversity in American education, including education equity, pluralism, learning styles, and roles of schools in a multiethnic society.

Children’s Literature

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE RDG 291

Focuses on selecting and using children’s literature and related nonprint media to support the elementary school curriculum. Covers the elements, genres and applications of children’s literature, as well as the resources available for elementary classroom teachers. Constructs criteria for the selection of trade books for educational and personal use. Also, explores the role of digital media in children’s literature.

Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children

CREDIT TYPE: ELECTIVE

PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IS ALLOWED FOR ONLY SPE 222 OR SPE 311

HIGH SCHOOL: EDUCATION OTHER

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE SPE 222

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Legal aspects of special education; legislation, education and community services to meet the needs of students with special education needs. Examines the nature and characteristics of students with developmental disabilities, autism, communication disorders, emotional or behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and children with gifts and talents.

Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications

CREDIT TYPE: ELECTIVE

PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IS ALLOWED FOR ONLY EDT 180 OR EDT 321

HIGH SCHOOL: COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE EDT 180

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Introducing digital technologies and their place in society. Applies 21st century skills to problem solving using digital technology applications including spreadsheets and databases.

The Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal-Grade 3

CREDIT TYPE: ELECTIVE

HIGH SCHOOL: FUNDAMENTALS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE ECD 211

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Examines process of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development of young children; includes observation, practical application, fieldwork.