GENERAL COURSES

 

	GENERAL COURSES
		ART	ART
		COMPUTER OFFICE SYSTEMS	COS
		ENGLISH	ENG
		HISTORY	HIST
		MATHEMATICS	MAT
		ORIENTATION	ORT
		PHYSICAL EDUCATION	PE
		POLITCAL SCIENCE	PS
		PSYCHOLOGY	PSY
		READING	REA
		SCIENCE	SCI
		SPEECH	SPH

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REA 3302. CHILDREN'S LITERATURE.                                            3 CREDIT HOURS

The course is designed to familiarize the student with various genres of children’s literature. The historical background and current trends in children’s literature will be explored. Systems for choosing and integrating fine literature in the elementary classroom will be emphasized.

REA 3312. FOUNDATIONS OF READING.                                      3 CREDIT HOURS

This course explores the fundamentals of reading instruction. Instructional methods derived from scientifically-based reading research are the focus of this course. Particular emphasis is placed on belief systems, instructional strategies, and options for valid assessment. Research from leading contributors in the field of reading is reviewed.

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REA 3315. CONTENT AREA READING.                                           3 CREDIT HOURS
(Replaces REA 3314, Foundations of Reading II)

The focus of this course is reading to learn. Students will learn how to maximize critical thinking by incorporating the language arts in content area reading instruction. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of strategies for text comprehension. The student will also learn methods to evaluate text, match text to the reader, and assess comprehension. Special attention is given to developing and refining the skills needed to provide instructional strategies for teaching reading as described in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

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