Jamie Theresa Lopez, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Education and Reading Studies

Office: TC 50 - Room: 117

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
 

Online

Online

Online

 
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Appointments may be scheduled with my online calendar

Office Hours Take Place in my Zoom Personal Meeting Room https://mesacc-edu.zoom.us/j/5310681111 or in person on campus.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CFS176 Child Development 3 Credits

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
13485

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 13485: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 13485 Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

EEP311 Foundations of Dual Language Learning - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Examination of the needs of dual language learners birth to grade three. Includes comparison and evaluation of various language educational models with a focus on asset based behaviors and expectations, integrated and targeted dual language instruction. Covers legal and historical foundations and current issues.

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15933

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/21/2024 - 10/11/2024
We
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Flexible attendance options are available for this course, please contact the course instructor for more information

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 15933: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 15933 Students may contact instructor at jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu. Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

EEP415 Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting 3 Credits

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35148
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

Fall Flex Start 2024

CFS176 Child Development 3 Credits

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
15393

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
09/05/2024 - 12/13/2024
Th
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Honors Program Only

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 15393: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 15393 Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

13498

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

EEP313 Bilingual and ESL Methods - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Culturally responsive strategies for working with the dual language learners in early childhood settings. Components of dual language curriculum content and learning techniques focusing on bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies.

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15935

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
10/16/2024 - 12/13/2024
We
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

2 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Flexible attendance options are available for this course, please contact the course instructor for more information

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 15935: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 15935 Students may contact instructor at jamie.theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu. Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

36622

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

8 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 36622 Students may contact instructor at jamie.theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu. Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 36622: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

EEP411 Sheltered Instruction for Dual Language Settings - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Analysis of sheltered instruction strategies designed to serve the needs of dual language learners ages birth to eight. Includes comparison and evaluation of various language educational models with a focus on asset based behaviors and expectations as well as integrated and targeted language instruction.

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32508

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024
Mo
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

9 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32508: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

Spring 2025

CFS176 Child Development 3 Credits

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
26349

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

25 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 26349 Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

28201

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 - 03/07/2025

Open

25 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 28201 Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

EEP412 Assessment of Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Teaching and assessment of dual language learners ages birth to eight. Covers differentiated instruction, special education needs vs. language needs, learning environments and utilizing ongoing assessment of student learning to guide instruction.

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31615
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/15/2025 - 03/08/2025
We
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-ece@mesacc.edu for permission to register.

Students may contact instructor at: jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

EEP415 Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting 3 Credits

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).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31918
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lecture
01/14/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 12
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

PhD Family and Human Development

MA Curriculum & Instruction- Bilingual Education & ESL

BA Elementary Education - Spanish Minor

Arizona Teaching Certificate - Elementary, K-8; Spanish Bilingual PreK-12 Endorsement; Early Childhood, Birth-Age 8 Endorsement

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