Unpackingthe New CTE TEKS

Teaching with the Student in Mind

New CTE TEKS Online Trainingin Texas Gateway Courses

TEKS training modules available for all 16 Career Clusters Each module contains several sections, video, and handouts. Training modules explain changes in the TEKS. Each course will contains a short assessment. You must complete

and pass each assessment to pass the course. You must make an 80% or higher to pass the assessments. Limited

number of opportunities to retake assessments. Once you complete course requirements, you will earn a certificate

of completion. https://texascourses.org/register

Each Career Cluster TEKS training module will provide a document like this.

How to Use the TEKS

There is no user’s guide or teacher’s manual to accompany the TEKS

Everybody’s been using them to his or her best ability

Our purpose is to deepen everyone’s understanding of our CTE TEKS in order to expand informed instructional decision making

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKS: Four Parts

Introduction

Knowledge & Skill

Statements

Strands (Foundation

Areas)

Student Expectatio

ns

Structure of the TEKS:Four Parts

Introduction

Strand Strand

K & S

SE SE

SE

SE SE SE

SE

SE SE

K & S K & S

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKS

INTRODUCTION

Provides a brief overview of fundamental concepts and real world applications of the subject matter at a particular grade or course level

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKS

STRANDSStrands are Broad Categories in

Foundations Subjects (not found in CTE) Mathematics Strands (K-5) Mathematics Strands (6-8) Science Strands (K-8)

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL STATEMENTS

Broad concepts or skills to be learnedThese should NEVER be separated from the

Student Expectations

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKSSTUDENT EXPECTATIONS

WHAT the student is expected to do to demonstrate understanding of the concept or skill taught

These should NEVER be separated from the Knowledge & Skill statements

Credit to The University of Texas Dana Center

Structure of the TEKS

[Bracket] The Introduction

BOX the Strands (Not Found in CTE TEKS)

Underline The Knowledge & Skills Statements

Circle the Student Expectations

[Bracket]the Introduction

[Bracket] the Introduction

Did you note any particular information that would be especially important for a teacher to know before offering this class?

Highlight that information

Underline the Knowledge& Skills Statements

Circle the Student Expectations

Circle the Student Expectations

Why don’t we separate the Knowledge and Skills Statements from the Student Expectations?

Common to all CTE TEKS

Students must be able to apply knowledge learned. Content is aligned with challenging academic

standards. Content includes relevant technical knowledge and

skills. CTSOs are co-curricular activities. Employability skills are included in all CTE courses.

Structure of the TEKS

WHAT?What did you learn as a result of the structure activity?

SO WHAT?What is important about what you have learned?

NOW WHAT?What actions will you take as a result of your learning?

Take 2 minutes and 45 seconds to turn to your elbow partner and discuss the following prompts.

Now It’s Your Turn!

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