Course Descriptions for EDTC
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EDTC 1150 Portfolio Development (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of portfolio development for educational personnel based on past and present field experiences in educational settings. Focus is on reflection of best practices and current trends. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1164 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Teacher Assistant/Aide (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: The completion of two EDTC courses and Instructor's approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student''s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (10 Ext.) |
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EDTC 1165 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Teacher Assistant/Aide (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: The completion of two EDTC courses and Instructor's approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student''s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (10 Ext.) |
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EDTC 1194 Special Topics in Teacher Assistant/Aide (1) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (1 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1250 Portfolio Development (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of portfolio development for educational personnel based on past and current field experiences in educational settings. Focus is on best practices and current trends. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1294 Special Topics in Teacher Assistant/Aide (2) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (2 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1301 Educational Systems (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A study of the role and responsibility of the instructional teacher assistant with emphasis on development of professionalism and effective communication strategies with adults. Topics include the various code of ethics governing the educational field, the issue of confidentiality, learners'' rights and responsibilities, and challenges facing schools. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1307 Introduction to Teaching Reading (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Fundamental concepts and principles of reading instruction. Topics include readiness, beginning reading instruction, how literacy emerges, classroom learning environments, word-attach skills, study skills, comprehension, other aspects of the reading program, and examination of varied materials and techniques for teaching reading. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1321 Bilingual Education (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A capstone course in the core techniques of bilingual education. Topics include teaching techniques, awareness of cultural diversity, historical and philosophical concepts of bilingual/bicultural education, and material development. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1325 Principles and Practices of Multicultural Education (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Examination of cultural variations found in our society and reflected in our pluralistic classrooms. Topics include culturally influenced behavior, major cultures, cultural diversity, and the process of intercultural communication and teaching, including differences in lifestyles, communication styles, learning styles, and various sources of stress for diverse cultural groups. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1341 Instructional Technology and Computer Applications (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A course in specialized computer utilization for educators. Topics include the integration of educational computer terminology, systems operations, software, and multimedia in the contemporary classroom environment. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (2 Lec. , 2 Lab.) |
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EDTC 1364 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Teacher Assistant/Aide (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: The completion of two EDTC courses and Instructor's approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student''s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (21 Ext.) |
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EDTC 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Teacher Assistant/Aide (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: The completion of two EDTC courses and Instructor's approval. Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student''s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (21 Ext.) |
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EDTC 1371 Teaching English Language Learners (3) New course added May 7, 2006 This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: None. A course in the methodology and strategies for teaching English Language Learners. Topics include terminology, teaching theories, historical and philosophical concepts, academic and cognitive development, language instruction in the appropriate context, teaching strategies, incorporation in content areas, material development, and awareness of cultural and language diversity. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1391 Special Topics in English Teacher Education (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search as prescribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
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EDTC 1394 Special Topics in Teacher Assistant/Aide (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminial background search as presribed by the program and college. (3 Lec.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.