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Arlington Baptist College |
Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart |
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| GENERAL COURSES | |
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| ART | ART |
| COS | COMPUTER OFFICE SYSTEMS |
| ENG | ENGLISH |
| HIST | HISTORY |
| MAT | MATHEMATICS |
| ORT | ORIENTATION |
| PE | PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| PS | POLITCAL SCIENCE |
| PSY | PSYCHOLOGY |
| REA | READING |
| SCI | SCIENCE |
| SPH | SPEECH |
| 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. |
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| 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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