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Annapurna Ganesh, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education
Office: AD 42 - Room: 07
480-461-7305
480-844-3180 (fax)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Online | Online | Online | ||
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
M 4:30 - 5:30 in TC 310
Please email at <[email protected]> to set up an appointment or via my calendar <https://calendar.app.google/gcjF7ZJK2gATW9JH7> (my calendar is updated every week). Appointment slots are available for 20 mins, if you'd like to schedule a longer duration, feel free to choose multiple consecutive appointment slots.
General Studies Faculty Representative Office Hours: T & Th 11-12
Profile
As a faculty member of the Education & Reading Studies Department at MCC, I am an advocate for the department programs and support the initiatives offered through our department.
As a faculty member of the early childhood education program at MCC, I teach early childhood classes. We have an incredible team of adjunct faculty who teach in the program. We currently have two scholarships that fully cover tuition, textbooks and course fees for students in the early childhood program. All early childhood classes at MCC use Open Educational Resources (OER). The Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education pathway is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
MCC's first bachelor's program in Early Childhood Education- Dual Language which began in Fall 2023.
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Classes Taught
Spring 2025
ECH128 | Early Learning: Play and the Arts | 3 Credits | ||||
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Examines theory, research and practices relating to play and the creative arts in early childhood. Considers practical constraints and alternative perspectives. Prerequisites: None. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33061 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
ECH298AC | Special Projects | 3 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 |
32542 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Field Based
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register. |
EEP316 | Math and Science Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview and practical application of teaching math and science for dual language learners in early childhood settings. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, and teaching resources. Emphasis on overview of relevant guidelines and standards for children birth through third grade (pre-K-3). Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division). |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30465 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Mo |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM |
Closed |
Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
EEP415 | Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting | 3 Credits | ||||
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Supervised (K-3) student teacher practicum in a dual language setting. Emphasis on the provision of instruction to learners. Covers lesson plan development, classroom procedures, classroom management, and educator professionalism. Includes learner preparation, learner engagement, and learner outcome awareness. Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division). |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31616 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Field Based
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register. |
Spring Flex Start 2025
EEP315 | Social Studies and Arts Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview and practical application of teaching social studies and arts for dual language learners in early childhood settings. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, and teaching resources. Emphasis on overview of relevant guidelines and standards for children birth through third grade (pre-K-3). Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division). |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30464 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM |
Open 1 of 24 |
Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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
My Links
MCC Education & Reading Studies Department
MCC Early Childhood Education Program
Professional Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
AZ Association for the Education of Young Children (AZAEYC)
First Things First (FTF)
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