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Annapurna Ganesh, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education
Office: TC 50 - Room: 122
480-461-7305
480-844-3180 (fax)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2019
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24593 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
08/19/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Honors Program Only |
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24595 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
08/20/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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| EDU291 | Children's Literature | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24602 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
08/20/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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| EED245 | Early Learning: Language Acquisition and Literacy Development | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Overview of language acquisition and development, emergent literacy, early literacy development, and appropriate early experiences with books, reading, and writing for typical and atypical children birth to age eight. Emphasis placed on reading and writing readiness, methods to enhance literacy development, and strategies for selecting and using children's books. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24620 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
08/19/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
Mo |
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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Fall Flex Start 2019
| ECH298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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| Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
39996 |
Dobson Campus INST OFF |
Lab |
09/03/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 39996 Please contact course instructor for a permission code. |
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Spring 2020
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
25429 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
01/14/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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| EDU291 | Children's Literature | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
25422 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
01/14/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 8 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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Spring Flex Start 2020
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
25439 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
01/27/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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| EED220 | Child, Family, Community and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Examines family, community and cultural influences on development of the young child (birth to age eight). Considers trends and threats to attachment, relationships and cultural identity.Includes social and emotional experiences and their impact on the developing brain. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
25444 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
01/29/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
We |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Open 6 of 24 |
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Notes: Class 25444 Hybrid classes combine reduced, regularly scheduled classroom meetings with required learning activities conducted via the Internet. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started. |
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| EED280 | Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Standards, observation, and assessment of typical and atypical behaviors, overview of standards, observation and assessment methodologies for typical and atypical young children (birth to age eight). Includes ethics, referral and reporting procedures, and collaboration with families and other professionals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
25448 |
Dobson Campus |
Lecture |
01/27/2020 - 05/08/2020 |
Open 15 of 25 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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Degrees & Awards
Degrees
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Education (Aug 2004)
College of Education, Arizona State University
Dissertation: Bubbling In: Standardized testing in second grade
M.Ed Elementary Education, specialization in Early Childhood Education (Dec 1997)
College of Education, Arizona State University
Thesis: Multicultural Education - The needs of children from diverse cultural backgrounds
B.A. Psychology, Economics & Sociology (May 1991)
Bangalore University, India
Awards
2010 Professor of the Year Mesa Chamber of Commerce
2009 Nominee: Employee Recognition Award Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
February 2009 Employee of the Month Mesa Community College
2005 - 2006 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award College of Education, University of Houston
2005 - 2006 Faculty Development Initiative Program (FDIP) A Award Office of Academic Affairs, University of Houston
2004 Nominee: Student Centered Award Office of Student Affairs, Arizona State University
1997 Nominee & Runner Up: Outstanding Student Teacher College of Education, Arizona State University
Certificates
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Assessment & Supervision of Instruction Certification
Certified "Collaborative Literacy Intervention Project" (CLIP) Specialist
Arizona Standard Elementary Teaching Certification
Arizona Substitute Certification
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