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3.00 Credits
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Twenty-one external experience hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: EDUC 1301 or EDTC 1301 or EDTC 1311 Lab Fee: $24
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In-depth coverage of reading difficulties. Emphasis on the theories, strategies, recognition, and remediation of reading problems. Topics include assessment, direct instruction, and motivational/interactive literacy activities. Introduction to effective methods of identifying and correcting various reading difficulties. Emphasis on the effect of reading difficulties on reading ability and the various techniques recommended for correcting each difficulty and the use of strategic approaches to the teaching of reading. Topics include the importance of direct instruction and motivational learning activities with abundant practice in the act of reading. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: EDTC 1307
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3.00 Credits
A study of developmentally appropriate direct and indirect guidance techniques for use in various school environments. Topics include identification of causes of inappropriate behavior, establishing and managing routines, the environment's role in promoting positive behavior, promoting self-esteem negotiation/conflict resolution strategies, and enhancing positive self-direction. Emphasis in implementation of a behavior management plan. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: EDUC 1301 or EDTC 1301 or EDTC 1311
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3.00 Credits
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W2. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
An enriched and integrated pre-service course and content experience that:1) provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; 3) provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms; 4) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and 5) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms. Three lecture and one laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W2. Prerequisite: None. Lab Fee: $16.25
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3.00 Credits
An examination of cultural diversity found in society and reflected in the classroom. Topics include the study of major cultures and their influence on lifestyle, behavior, learning, intercultural communication and teaching, as well as psychosocial stressors encountered by diverse cultural groups. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W2. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; 3) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. 4) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations; and 5) pre-requisite for this course is EDUC 1301. Introduction to special education including characteristics, problems, and needs of the exceptional learner. Public and private services available to the handicapped citizen. Field trips may be required. Three lecture and one laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W2. Prerequisite: EDUC 1301. Lab Fee: $16.25
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3.00 Credits
Hazard mitigation process and available methodologies which, when applied, will contribute to reducing the vulnerability of a jurisdiction. Includes an in-depth study of potential funding mechanisms including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
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4.00 Credits
Overview of the Texas Emergency Management System and the concepts of emergency management and its integration of systems, basic definitions, identification of hazards and their analyses. Includes the role of the local emergency manager, coordination of systems and agreements among various governments, request for state assistance during an emergency, hazardous materials planning, emergency management-related grants, and availability of surplus property. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency courses G230 and G610. Four lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
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4.00 Credits
Twelve-step process in the development of emergency management exercises, beginning with assessing a jurisdiction's exercise needs and continuing through criteria-based evaluation and after-action reporting. Provides students with detailed information concerning the system for command, control, and coordination of emergency response. This course is equivalent to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency courses G920 and G193. Four lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
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