It is recommended for freshman and sophomores. If possible, students enroll in the first semester because skill emphases carry over to the second semester. Students learn the most prevalent word processing program used in today's business world. This course differs from regular keyboarding because the pace of learning has is adjusted to accommodate students with fine motor difficulties, processing weaknesses, lack of familiarity with the English language, or slow learning rates. They focus on vocabulary development and on organizational and study skills as well as on the necessary life skills of reading, writing and speaking.
Students also learn beginning word-processing skills.
Materials and course content correspond to each student's individual ability level. 1 SE Reading Students receive intensive direct instruction in reading. They use many types of reading materials which maintain their interest, improve their comprehension skills, and foster a desire to read for pleasure. Course enrollment is limited to students who comprehend at second through fifth grade levels and who are not independent readers. 1 SE Speech Students learn about the speech process through an examination of language, the elements of good speech composition, and the skills needed to speak effectively to an audience.