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TITLE 19	EDUCATION
PART 2	TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 74	CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER C	OTHER PROVISIONS
RULE §74.36	Requirements for Elective Courses on the Bible's Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and New Testament and Their Impact on the History and Literature of Western Civilization
ISSUE	12/17/2010
ACTION	Final/Adopted

Preamble

Texas Admin Code Rule

(v)The essential knowledge and skills as well as the student expectations for Independent Study in English are described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(B)Knowledge and skills.

(i)The student inquires through reading literature and researching self-selected and assigned topics. The student is expected to:

(I)read widely for further study;

(II)generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions with instructor guidance and approval; and

(III)draw relevant questions for further study from the research findings or conclusions.

(ii)The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research. The student produces visual representations that communicate with others. The student is expected to:

(I)produce research projects and reports in multiple forms for a variety of audiences from primary and secondary sources using available technology;

(II)conduct a research project(s), producing an original work in print or another medium with a demonstration of advanced skill;

(III)use writing to organize and support what is known and needs to be learned about a topic, including discovering, recording, reviewing, and learning;

(IV)compile written ideas and representations; interpret information into reports, summaries, or other formats; and draw conclusions; and

(V)use writing as a tool such as to reflect, explore, or problem solve.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 30, 2010

TRD-201006780

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Effective date: December 20, 2010

Proposal publication date: June 18, 2010

For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497

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