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  • ECON 131: Principles of Macroeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    Stresses macroeconomics with emphasis on modern theory of income determination indicating how and why incomes, production, employment and price levels fluctuate; the structure of the banking system and its role in the economy; and public policy questions arising from changes in these aggregates. (DS) Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent; 2 years high school algebra
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  • ED 100: Introduction to the Teaching Profession

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    An introductory course where students will learn about the teaching profession, the professional teacher, and the learner. The roles and responsibilities of the educator and the educational system in Hawai'i will be examined. Students will also learn about diverse learners and learning styles and theories. Creating a positive learning environment, managing classrooms effectively, and developing and conducting standards-based lesson plans will be covered. Students will also explore various careers in education. Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
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  • ED 285: Introduction to Classroom Management

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    An introductory course which offers the student exposure to the legal and ethical issues of classroom management in the field of Special Education. Behavioral assessment, strategies and interventions will be introduced. Learning styles, theory, instructional assessment, planning and delivery will also be addressed. (formerly ED 197E) Prerequisite: ENG 22 or placement of ENG 100 or consent of instructor. Rec Preparation: Basic Training class (1 day) with Dept. of Education.
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  • ED 286: Exceptional Needs I

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    This course addresses the issues confronted by people who currently work, or plan to work, with special needs populations in primary and secondary education. It will cover characteristics of selected disabilities and the particular needs experienced by students with mild to moderate disabilities. Identification of the challenges that confront the disabled student, the educational assistant (EA), and the teacher within the classroom setting will be described. An examination of strategies used to work with each area of disability will be explored. There will also be an emphasis on information needed to help prepare students with disabilities to transition into adulthood. Prerequisite: ENG 22 or entry-level test scores placing student at ENG 100 level, or consent of instructor. If a Department of Education (DOE) employee, completion of the Basic Training Class (1 day) with DOE. Completion of ED 285, with a grade of C or better
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  • ED 287: Exceptional Needs II

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    This course addresses the issues confronted by people who currently work, or plan to work, with special needs populations in primary and secondary education. It will cover characteristics of moderate to severe disabilities and the particular needs experienced by students with these disabilities. Information other populations needing support (Multicultural and ESL learners) will also be covered. Identification of the challenges that confront the disabled student, educational assistant (EA), and teacher within the classroom setting will be described. An examination of strategies used to work with each area of disability will be explored. There will also be an emphasis on the use of Assistive Technology as part of related and supplementary services to help students succeed. As well, the course will address the most effective inclusion and transition practices for the moderate to severe special needs population. Identifying community resources and increase parent involvement will also be a focus of this course. Prerequisite: ENG 22 or entry-level test scores placing student at ENG 100 level, or consent of instructor. If a Department of Education (DOE) employee, the student will need to complete the Basic Training Class (1 day) with the DOE. Completion of ED 285 and ED 286 with a grade of C or better.
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  • ED 290: Foundations of Education

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    This is an introductory course that provides a broad yet detailed exposure to the American Educational System, an introduction to the teaching profession and a knowledge base of contemporary issues in Education. Students will examine the structure, culture, and curriculum of schools and the broad forces (historical, philosophical, legal and financial) that shape the foundation of our educational system. Students will participate in fifteen hours of field experience outside of the class to provide an opportunity to observe what happens in a classroom. (formerly ED 298C) Prerequisite: ENG 22 or placement in ENG 100 or consent of the instructor.
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  • ED 291: Developing Language & Literacy I

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    This is an introductory class for students interested in becoming educational assistants, as well as teachers in elementary, secondary or special ed. classrooms. Through a balanced literacy approach, instruction will include developmental stages of reading and writing, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and text comprehension. The major characteristics of multi-level literacy instruction and assessment techniques will also be examined. (formerly ED 298A) Prerequisite: ENG 22, ESL 22 or placement in ENG 100, ENG 100E or consent of instructor.
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  • ED 292: Developing Language & Literacy II

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    This course provides language and literacy instruction for students interested in a career as an educational assistant or teaching in the elementary, secondary or special education classroom. This course will focus on methodologies, strategies, and materials for teaching a multi-leveled, balanced literacy program to K-12 students. Special focus will be on developing effective practices to promote literacy skills among students of diverse cultures, languages, gender, ethnicity, and children with special needs. The content will include modeled instruction demonstrating the application of theory in the stages of reading and writing development. Students will build upon skills learned in Language and Literacy I, guiding instruction from learning to read, to reading to learn. (formerly ED 298B) Prerequisite: ED 291
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  • ED 294: Introduction To Multicultural Education

    3.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    Reflective practitioners realize that in order to create a community of learners, we must first build that community by celebrating diversity. This introduction to Multicultural education will integrate discussion, "hands-on" activities, skills and methods to develop an awareness and sensitivity to the challenges facing K-12 educators i n today? ? classrooms. (formerly ED 298E) Prerequisite: ENG 22 with a grade of C or better OR placement in ENG 100 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
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  • ED 295: Service Learning

    1.00 Credits
    Leeward Community College

    Field Experience in Education is a culmination of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned in the AAT program. Students will engage in observations of, and reflection on, classsroom teachers and their interactions with students. They will also engage in seminar discussion with their peers about their experiences and observations in the classroom. All students will have the opportunity to work with classroom teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to give them a broad range of experience and exposure to K-12 education. (formerly ED 297B, ED 299; Field Experience) Prerequisite: ED 290, ED 285, ED 291, and ED 294, or consent of instructor.
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