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Education 101

Introduction to the Field of Education

1 unit; 1 hour lecture Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU, UC

This course is designed to help students explore a variety of careers in education and to prepare them for future studies in the field. Course topics include the qualities of effective teachers and other school professionals as well as the challenges and rewards of various careers in education. Types of credentials and credential programs, subject area coursework, state examinations, educational and technological resources, state standards, and professional portfolios will be discussed. Throughout the course, students will also conduct off-site observation.

Education 201

Foundations in Education

3 units; 3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: Education 101 with a minimum grade of of C and eligibility for English 1A

Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU, UC

This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching children with diverse backgrounds in preschool through grade twelve. Course topics include teaching as a profession and career, contemporary educational issues, California’s content and performance standards, and credential requirements. Throughout the course, students will contribute materials to their portfolios and will also conduct a minimum of 30 hours of pre-approved, structured fieldwork in diverse classroom settings.

Educational Development

Educational Development 8

(formerly Educational Development 8ab)

Basic Mathematics Preparation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Credit, not degree applicable

This is a self-paced developmental course designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students to develop competence with basic mathematical operations. Topics include whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Emphasis is upon computational skills.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. Note: Pass/no pass only.

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Courses

Educational Development 9

(formerly Educational Development 9ab)

Advanced Mathematics

Preparation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite: credit in Educational Development 8 Credit, not degree applicable

This is a self-paced developmental course designed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students to develop competence with advanced mathematical skills. Topics covered include ratios, proportions, percents, measurements, geometry, statistics, and algebra. Major emphasis is on solving verbal problems.

Note: This course is taught in American Sign Language and is designed for students who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.

Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 10

(formerly Educational Development 10abcd)

English Grammar for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 2 hour lab Credit, not degree applicable

This course introduces deaf and hard-of-hearing student to the basic principles of grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary. Students will develop clear, concise sentences and write short paragraphs.

Note: This course is taught in American Sign Language and designed for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 11

(formerly Educational Development 11abcd)

Writing and Reading for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Credit, not degree applicable

This is a comprehensive writing and reading course for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It incorporates the use of the writing process, developing writing skills, building basic reading skills and vocabulary development. Students will write in response to selected short stories and personal experiences presented in the sign language. Emphasis is placed on the development of efficient writing and reading skills that include pre-reading strategies, making inferences, using contextual clues and identifying the main idea.

Note: This course is taught in American Sign Language and designed for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 29

Individualized Assessment of Learning

1 unit; 1 hour lecture Credit, not degree applicable

This course is designed to provide strategies for academic success for students with special learning needs. Individual assessments of learning strengths and weaknesses will be completed, which may determine eligibility for accommodations through the Special Resource Center. In addition, this course will introduce concepts of disability management and self-advocacy in the college setting. Students will learn to identify their individual learning styles and develop their individual learning profile.

Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 32

(formerly Educational Development 32ab)

Psychology of Affective Learning

3 units; 3 hours lecture Credit, not degree applicable

This course examines the relationship and importance of self-awareness and personal attitude to help students change aspects of their motivation and learning strategies to promote academic performance and college success. The course emphasizes self-management, including various techniques and approaches that facilitate self-awareness, academic confidence, effective study strategies, and learning habits to increase success in college and life.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 33

(formerly Educational Development 33ab)

Specific Learning Strategies

3 units; 3 hours lecture Credit, not degree applicable

Students with learning challenges are taught specific techniques, learning systems and strategies which enable them to effectively acquire, integrate, store, and retrieve information to improve learning and test performance for greater college success.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 35

(formerly Educational Development 35ab)

Reading Skills for Students with Learning Differences

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Credit, not degree applicable

This course, designed for students who have a processing deficit in reading, will emphasize a variety of learning strategies and electronic technologies. Learners will increase their reading vocabulary, level of reading comprehension, and fluency in processing the printed word. Students will gain greater awareness of their learning preferences and how to apply them to increase their reading and learning levels. Students will construct a learning system which will facilitate their ability to read, to understand, and to critically evaluate reading material.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 36

(formerly Educational Development 36ab)

Writing Skills for Students with Learning Differences

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: Students should ideally read with fluency and comprehension skills commensurate at a sixth grade reading level

Credit, not degree applicable

This course is designed for students with learning differences who need to improve basic writing skills. A process approach to writing is integrated with reading assignments to provide a variety of writing experiences. Students practice learning strategies related to writing and receive individualized instruction to increase writing skills and prepare them for regular English classes.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. Note: Pass/no pass only.

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Educational Development 41

(formerly Educational Development 41abcd)

Assistive Computer Technology Laboratory

1 unit; 3 hours lab per week to be arranged

Recommended Preparation: basic computer literacy skills and ability to type 5 words per minute

Credit, not degree applicable

This computer laboratory course is designed to enhance computer skills of students with disabilities. Students will select disability specific programs and/or assistive technology suited to their particular needs and will improve their skills and competencies in personal computer usage.

Note: Pass/no pass only.

Educational Development 121

(formerly Educational Development 21)

Career Preparation

2 units; 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84 Credit, degree applicable

Transfer CSU

This course assists the student in selecting a career and developing effective job seeking skills. The student will complete an interest inventory, review academic performance, research various careers and practice the steps necessary to attain employment.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities. This course is occasionally taught in American Sign Language and is designed for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Educational Development 122

(formerly Educational Development 22)

Personal Assessment

2 units; 3 hours lecture

Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84 Credit, degree applicable

Transfer CSU

This course is designed to help students develop a better understanding of personal motivation as they establish short and long-term goals. Students will also explore their personal value system, the concepts of stress management, defense mechanisms, interpersonal communication, and time management.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.

Educational Development 140

(formerly Educational Development 40)

Assisted Computer Literacy

2 units; 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

Recommended Preparation: minimum typing speed of 5 words per minute

Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU

This introductory computer course is designed to instruct students with disabilities in the use of assistive computer technology appropriate to the individual’s functional limitations. The student will acquire basic computer literacy skills with an emphasis on word processing in the Windows environment.

Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option.

Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.

ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER