Jamie Theresa Lopez, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Program Director :

Education and Reading Studies

Office: TC 50 - Room: 117

jamie-theresa.lopez@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM		9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By 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

Summer 2024

EEP312	Family, Community, and School Collaboration for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight					3 Credits
Examines multiple influences on the development of the dual language learner (birth to age eight). Considers foundational structure provided by and reinforced by the family. Recognizes multiple messages of value and power communicated through community structures. Includes strategies for relationship building between families, school, and community with a long term goal of encouraging dual language learners. 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
16830	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024			Class Ended
16830	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 16830: 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.

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			Closed
13485	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	Open 12 of 24 Seats Available
15933	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.

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	Open 1 of 20 Seats Available
15393	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

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	Closed
15935	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.

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 10 of 24 Seats Available
32508	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.

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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