THE TEKS
(1) The student demonstrates personal characteristics for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers. The student is expected to:
(A) explain and practice responsible decision making consistent with personal needs, wants, values, and priorities;
(B) establish measurable short- and long-term goals for personal and professional life;
(C) describe personal management skills needed for productivity such as time and energy;
(D) practice ethical and appropriate methods of conflict resolution;
(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(F) assess the relationship of wellness to achievement;
(G) determine personal and occupational implications of substance abuse;
(H) evaluate appearance in personal and professional settings;
(I) apply clothing selection, maintenance, and repair skills to enhance career opportunities;
(J) practice leadership skills; and
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
2. Context
The degree to which you will teach the concept
The condition in which the concept is presented
Examples: may use pictures, numbers, words
If not directly stated in the TEKS, teacher can choose the degree in which they present the concept
Example: Directly stated in the TEKS (Using pictures)
E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
Example: Not directly stated in the TEKS
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
Teacher could direct the activity. Examples
resume
email correspondence
cover letter
social networking
personal introductions
speech
3. Cognitive Level
The Verb
Performance Level
The Skill level to which the student should be able to show mastery
TEKS
(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
Useful Planning Resources: Click here to go to the Texas Education Agency Bloom's Taxonomy Action Verbs click here
Unwrap the TEKS
1. Concept
THE TEKS
(1) The student demonstrates personal characteristics for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers. The student is expected to:
(A) explain and practice responsible decision making consistent with personal needs, wants, values, and priorities;
(B) establish measurable short- and long-term goals for personal and professional life;
(C) describe personal management skills needed for productivity such as time and energy;
(D) practice ethical and appropriate methods of conflict resolution;
(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(F) assess the relationship of wellness to achievement;
(G) determine personal and occupational implications of substance abuse;
(H) evaluate appearance in personal and professional settings;
(I) apply clothing selection, maintenance, and repair skills to enhance career opportunities;
(J) practice leadership skills; and
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
2. Context
Example: Directly stated in the TEKS (Using pictures)
E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
Example: Not directly stated in the TEKS
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
3. Cognitive Level
- The Verb
- Performance Level
- The Skill level to which the student should be able to show mastery
TEKS(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
Useful Planning Resources:
Click here to go to the Texas Education Agency
Bloom's Taxonomy Action Verbs click here