Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 2 - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 110 - TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING
Subchapter C - HIGH SCHOOL
Section 110.61 - Independent Study in Speech (One-Half to One Credit)
Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 110.61
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Introduction.
(1) Communication skills are important in all
aspects of life. Students who have mastered concepts and developed skills in
introductory courses should be provided with opportunities to extend their
knowledge and expand their skills in more advanced study. Independent Study in
Speech provides opportunities for advanced students to plan, organize, produce,
perform, and evaluate a project that enables them to develop advanced skills in
communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
(2) For high school students whose first
language is not English, the students' native language serves as a foundation
for English language acquisition and language learning.
(3) Statements that contain the word
"including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the
phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(4) The essential knowledge and skills as
well as the student expectations for Independent Study in Speech, an elective
course, are described in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(1) Propose. The student plans and designs an
independent study project. The student is expected to:
(A) select a topic and define a purpose for
an independent study project focused on a specific aspect of
communication;
(B) review the
research related to the topics identified;
(C) develop a formal proposal for the
project; and
(D) plan the format
and develop the timelines for production and presentation.
(2) Research. The student conducts research
to support and develop the approved project. The student is expected to:
(A) locate and gather information from a
variety of primary and secondary sources, including electronic
technology;
(B) use systematic
strategies to organize and record information; and
(C) analyze the research data and develop
conclusions to provide a basis for the project.
(3) Produce. The student produces the final
product for the project. The student is expected to:
(A) limit the chosen topic, purpose, and
format for the presentation;
(B)
develop systematic strategies to document the project;
(C) develop appropriate evaluation strategies
for each aspect of the production and presentation of the project;
(D) organize and outline the text for the
presentation;
(E) choose
appropriate proofs, literary texts, and/or scenes to develop and support the
text;
(F) produce a written text of
superior quality; and
(G) review
and revise plans, outlines, and scripts with the teacher.
(4) Rehearse and present. The student
presents the final product. The student is expected to:
(A) use rehearsal strategies to gain command
of the text and enhance the communication and staging of the
presentation;
(B) demonstrate
appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance and enliven
the presentation;
(C) use
appropriate visual and auditory aids to support, create interest, and/or add
aesthetic appeal to the final presentation; and
(D) document the progress of the project and
submit the final written text or script.
(5) Evaluate. The student and designated
individuals evaluate the project. The student is expected to:
(A) use strategies to evaluate the project
and the presentation; and
(B)
analyze problems related to the project and assess implications for future
projects.
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