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  • EDUC 130: Introduction to Special Education

    4.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Overview of special education for current teachers, educational assistants or others planning to work with exceptional students. Course covers identification of exceptional children, categories of disabilities, and related accommodations and instructional methods. Special education laws, components of IEPs, and involving families, community agencies and other school support systems are also covered. Course requires time in school settings for observations and field experience.
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  • EDUC 215: Teaching With Technology

    3.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    This course covers New Mexico teacher competencies for technology in the areas of professional development and integrating technology into instruction. A variety of instructional technologies will be covered including using computers, the Internet, multimedia, digital cameras, graphics, audio and educational software. Emphasis on using technology to support standards-based instruction and enhance student learning.
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  • EDUC 235: Diversity Family Community

    3.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Examines common elements of culture and family relationships as they influence children's experiences in schools. Course covers the effects of culture on family structure and the lenses through which the world is viewed and acted upon. Diversity factors including disabilities, race, ethnicity, gender and social class are addressed. Effective multicultural practices are covered, along with strategies for communicating and involving families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in school settings. Co-listed with ECED 235.
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  • EDUC 240: The Teaching Profession

    1.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Orients students to role of teachers in relation to the classroom, professional colleagues, the school and the community. Surveys components of teacher licensure process including New Mexico Teacher Assessments, New Mexico Teaching Competencies, licensing requirements, portfolio development and K-12 content standards. Participants analyze own learning styles and do a self-inventory in relation to teaching competencies and content standards in chosen teaching area. Semester offered: Fall, Spring.
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  • EDUC 242: Foundations of Education

    2.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Introduces students to major educational, social, and political influences which shape today's school environment, including special education legislation. The course covers physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from birth through adolescence. Students study learning theories, critical thinking, multiple intelligences, and learning styles. Course includes research methods, research as basis of practice, and teacher research.
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  • EDUC 244: Family,School and Community Cultures

    2.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Focus is on relationship of schools, family and community, and how schools are structured at the local, state, and national level. Course covers legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of teachers. Importance of professional development and quality principles of team work and shared responsibility are presented. Explores diversity in the classroom and school environment based on community social, economic, and cultural characteristics. Addresses strategies for parental involvement and using community resources for enriching curriculum.
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  • EDUC 250: Effective Teaching Practice

    3.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Introduces research-based, effective teaching strategies. Students practice developing unit plans, and daily instructional plans taking into account developmental level of students, accommodating diverse learning styles and selecting culturally appropriate materials. Classroom management is emphasized to provide structure for a quality learning environment. Course covers essentials of managing an inclusion classroom, working with special education coordinators, and types of accommodations available for disabled students. Students practice developing assessment instruments, analyze alternative assessment methods and determine appropriate assessment for varying content, grade levels and student characteristics. School accountability, testing and assessment are discussed in context of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
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  • EDUC 252: Elementary Teaching Methods

    2.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Emphasizes methods and materials for teaching grades K to 8. Assists teachers to integrate technology into the classroom and with appropriate selection and use of various technologies and software applications for K- 8 curriculum. Teaching and classroom management strategies are covered in relation to content area, student development and learning diversity.
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  • EDUC 254: Secondary Teaching Methods

    2.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Emphasizes methods and materials for teaching at the secondary level. Examines issues specific to the secondary teacher including adolescent motivation, communication, and appropriate classroom management. Provides analysis of secondary content standards in relation to alternative instructional approaches, integration of technology and alternative assessments. Students practice developing lesson plans using multi-media and Internet technology.
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  • EDUC 262: Reading and Language Development

    3.00 Credits
    San Juan College

    Introduces foundations of literacy and language development and instructional methods for strengthening reading and writing competency across the curriculum. Current research-based instructional methods are covered in relation to diverse learners. Cultural and linguistic influences on literacy development are addressed. Classroom assessment, both formal and informal, is covered, with alternatives for intervention as needed. A variety of teaching strategies specific to content areas will be covered with objective of increasing reading and language competence at every grade level.
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