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Introduction to the study and analysis of the structure and different styles of short fiction. Instructor may bring in novella or novel, but the focus is on short fiction. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.
This course prepares the teacher candidate to identify and use resources available for planning, and designing interactive TEKS-based lessons with an emphasis on specific content methodology. In addition, the course addresses assessment of the child’s learning and communicating of the child’s progress to parents. Each candidate will plan and teach three micro teaches which will be critiqued.
Concepts and skills of leadership in the work setting. Introduces leadership and motivational theories and leadership styles. Includes evaluation of leadership performance. Explore how leaders use power and influence to achieve organizational commitment and effectiveness. Discuss topics of organizational culture, business ethics, and effective goal setting and planning. Identify case studies about the global economy and current events for developing personal leadership skills.
This is a course to not only improve reading proficiency but also increase the appreciation of reading. It teaches language through reading and vocabulary. It is for students who need either to improve or review basic reading and vocabulary skills in English. Word attack skills, phonics, and syllabication are some of the skills that are introduced during the course. In addition, students will distinguish between topics, main ideas, supporting details and develop critical thinking skills in analyses of academic and literary works. Integrated with credit ESOL-0314.
General Botany for Landscape Design & Horticulture
An introduction to basic botany as it directly relates to horticulture and landscaping. This course will cover the fundamentals of: plant biology, plant growth, plant development, plant anatomy, photosynthesis, respiration/transpiration, and various factors that can affect plant development in a cultivated environment.
*This class is taught asynchronously, which means there are no set meeting times and the students are able to complete the lessons and activities at their own pace through Blackboard. However, live sessions will be held as needed. The information will be posted to Blackboard Announcements.
This course will focus on the Science of Teaching Reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, and fluency. Candidates will develop instruction and assessment skills and learn differentiation and support strategies for striving readers. The course is required for candidates who must pass the TEA Science of Teaching Reading assessment for licensure.
Photoshop
Course Code: ITNW-1077
Program Area: Computer Science & Information Technology
This introductory course covers the basics of digital imaging, and fundamental image editing skills including resizing images, color correction, retouching, and montaging images. You'll learn techniques for non-destructive editing, animation, use Photoshop to mock up a web page design, and how to optimize web graphics. Suggested prerequisite: Familiarity with computers.