Curriculum proposal number 2010.05
University of Hawaii Maui College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Form
Course
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1. Author(s): Joyce Yamada
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2. Department: Allied Health
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3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee: 5/4/2010
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4. Type of action:
Addition:
regular
other; specify:
___ Another prereq
Modification:
alpha/number
title
credits
description
pre-requisite
co-requisite
recommended prep
other; specify: contact hours
5. Existing course:
Alpha: DENT Number:152 Title: Chairside Dental Assisting
Credits: 4
6. Proposed new/modified course:
Alpha:
Number:
Title:
Credits: credits
7. Reason for this curriculum action:
Contact hours changed from 1 hour lecture,6 hours lab, 2 hours lecture/lab from the 2009-2010 UH
Maui College General Catalog to 12 hours lab due to the recommendation by the American Dental
Association Commission of Dental Accreditation to provide a minimum of 300 total student clinial
hours. Clinical hours in DENT 152 totals 229 hours of the program's 375 total clinical hours.
8. New course description (or year of catalog and page number of current course description, if unchanged):
UH Maui College General Catalog 2009-2010 p. 101
9. Pre-requisite(s) – see Prerequisite Style Sheet for samples:
DENT 151 with at least a C; or consent.
no
yes
10. Co-requisite(s):
11. Recommended preparation:
12. Cross listed:
no
yes; cite course alpha & number:
13. Student contact hours per week:
hr. lecture
12 hr. lab
14. Grading: Letter grade only/No Audit
Accreditation demands letter grade only
hr. lecture/lab
hr. other; explain:
Explain, if not Standard grading:
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15. Repeatable for credit:
no
yes; maximum is
credit or
unlimited.
(Most courses are not repeatable for additional credit; exceptions are courses such as internships and co-op courses.)
16. Special fees required:
no
yes; explain: Supply kit, liability insurance, uniforms, certification
exam fees, netbook, health requirement fees.
17. Proposed term of first offering:
Fall semester of 2010
year.
18. List catalog used and then degrees, certificates, prerequisites, and catalog sections and their page
numbers affected by this proposal: UH Maui College 2009-2010 p. 101
19. Maximum enrollment: 18 Rationale, if less than 35: Accreditation demands 6 students per 1 instructor
and dental facility can accomodate maximum of 18 students.
20. Special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.) required:
no
yes; explain:
21. Course is restricted to particular room type:
no
yes; explain:
22. Special scheduling considerations:
no
yes; explain: Externship laboratory experience
23. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course: (check all that apply)
Traditional
HITS/Interactive TV
Cable TV
Online
Other, explain:
Hybrid
24. Mark all college-wide general education SLOs this course supports.
Std 1 - Written Communications
Std 2 – Quantitative Reasoning
Std 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology
Std 4 - Oral Communication
Std 5 - Critical Reasoning
Std 6 – Creativity
Other General Education SLOs, such as Ethics, Scientific Inquiry, or Service Learning.
Explain:
25. List all program SLOs this course supports? (Explain, if necessary)
Program SLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of dental assistant roles including the legal, professional,
and ethical responsibilities within the community. Explain:
Program SLO 2: Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental
radiology, chairside dental assisting, and business office procedures Explain:
Program SLO 3: Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning and advancing competency over a
lifetime of clinical practice. Explain:
Program SLO 4:
Explain:
Program SLO 5:
Explain:
26.
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for CTE (Career Technical Education)
AS/AAS degrees (GE):
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
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Other:
Course is a requirement for the Dental Assisting program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate
Course is a program elective for the
program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate
27.
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the ABIT BAS degree:
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other:
Course is a requirement for the ABIT BAS degree
Course is a program elective for the ABIT BAS degree
28.
Course fulfills a requirement for a proposed BAS
degree:
Pre- requisite course
Core
Capstone Course (CC)
Other:
Course is a program elective for a proposed BAS
degree
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the proposed BAS
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other:
Course is applicable to the following additional BAS degrees:
29.
degree:
Course satisfies the following category for the AA degree*:
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I
Written Communication in English (FW)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Group A (before 1500 CE)
Group B (since 1500 CE)
Group C (pre-history to present)
Symbolic Reasoning (FS)
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations II
Numeracy (FN)
Oral Communication in English (FO)
Computer/Information Processing and Retrieval (FI)
Category II: Breadth of Understanding and Experience
Human Understanding
The Individual (IN)
The Community (CO)
The Community – Global Perspective (CG)
Human Expression (HE)
Environmental Awareness (EA)
Environmental Awareness – Global Perspective (EG)
Asia/Pacific Perspective (AP)
Category III Focus/Specialization/Area of Interest
Interest Area Discipline/Alpha:
Elective (LE)
Other Graduation Requirements
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Writing Intensive (is appropriate for WI)
Environmental Awareness Lab/course with lab (EL)
Hawaii Emphasis (HI)
* Submit the appropriate form(s) to have the course placed in the requested category (ies). Submit a course
outline, CAR, and appropriate forms to both the Curriculum Committee and the Foundations Board, if the
course satisfies Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I or II.
30. Course
increases
decreases
makes no change to number of credits required for program(s)
affected by this action. Explain, if necessary:
31. Course is taught at another UH campus (see Sections 5 and 6 above):
no Explain why this course is proposed for UHMC:
Course is in program map
yes Specify college(s), course, alpha, and number where same or similar course is taught:
32. Course is:
Not appropriate for articulation.
Appropriate* for articulation as a general education course at:
UHCC
UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Previously articulated* as a general education course at:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
*Note: Submit Course Articulation Form if course is already articulated, or is appropriate for articulation,
as a general education (100-, 200-level) course.
Standardized and/or appropriate for articulation by PCC or other UH system agreement at:
UHCC
UH Manoa
UH Hilo
UHWO Explain: Depends on accreditation
Appropriate for articulation or has previously been articulated to a specific department or institution:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Outside UH system Explain:
33. Additional Information (add additional pages if needed):
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University of Hawaii Maui College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Signature Page
__________________________________________________________________________
Proposed by: Author or Program Coordinator
Date
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Checked by: Academic Subject Area Representative to Curriculum Committee Date
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Requested by Department: Department Chair
Date
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Recommended by: Curriculum Chair
Date
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Approved by Academic Senate: Academic Senate Chair
Date
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Endorsed by: Chief Academic Officer
Date
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Approved by: Chancellor
Date
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Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
DENT Number
152
Course Title
Chairside Dental Assisting
Credits
4
Department
Allied Health Author
Date of Outline
5/4/10 Effective Date Spring 2011
2. Course Description:
5-year Review Date Spring 2016
Provides supervised clinical experience in dental assisting. Includes
advanced and specialty chairside procedures. Introduces specialty
practices, pain control, cavity preparation, and care of the aged and
medically compromised patient.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
Lab - twelve (12)
DENT 151 with C or better
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AA Category
AS Allied Health - Dental Hygiene
AAS Program
Category
BAS Program
Category
Additional Category
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
List Additional Programs and Category:
Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education and/or
program SLOS this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide
agreement.
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Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content, and #9. Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II. III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Demonstrate all duties assigned to dental assistants to a standard level of clinical proficiency
with supervision.
II. Describe orally and in writing, theoretical information and demonstrate all clinical skills and
techniques previously experienced and learned in the dental assisting courses.
III.
IV.
6.Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content, and #9. Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b., c…n.)to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Pain Control
a. Describe the importance of pain control in dentistry.
b. Describe nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation and its use in dentistry.
c. Discuss the importance of reducing the dental team's exposure to nitrous oxide.
d. Discuss intravenous sedation and its use in dentistry.
e. Discuss general anesthesia and its use in dentistry.
Cavity Preparation
f. Describe the principles of cavity preparation.
g. Discuss the differences in dental techniques with an amalgam versus a composite restoration.
h. Discuss why retention pins would be selected for a complex procedure.
i. Describe the need for placement of an intermediate restoration.
j. Describe the procedure for placement of composite veneers.
Care of Adults and Medically Compromised Patients
k. Describe the stages of aging in the older population.
l. Review the importance of the medical history for the medically compromised patient.
m. List the major medical disorders that may affect the way a patient is treated in the dental
office.
Care of Pediatric Patients
n. Describe the appearance and setting of a pediatric dental office.
o. Discuss the pediatric patient and the stages experienced by children from birth through
adolescence.
p. Discuss the specific behavioral techniques that work as positive reinforcement in the treatment
of children.
q. Describe how children and adults with special needs are treated in a pediatric patient.
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r. List the steps involved in the diagnosis and treatment planning of a pediatric patient.
s. Discuss the importance of preventive dentistry in pediatrics.
Oral Surgery Practice
t. Describe the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
u. Discuss the role of an oral surgery assistant.
v. Discuss the role of the chain of asepsis during a surgical procedure.
w. Identify the specialized instruments used for basic surgical procedures.
x. Describe the surgical procedures typically performed in the general practice.
y. Describe the type of post-operative care given to a patient after a surgical procedure.
Endodontic Practice
z. Describe the diagnostic testing performed for endodontic diagnosis.
aa. Discuss the materials used in endodontics.
bb. Provide an overview of root canal therapy and different endodontic procedures.
Periodontal Practice
cc. Describe the role of the dental assistant in the periodontal practice.
dd. Explain the procedures necessary for a comprehensive periodontal examination, including
radiographs.
ee. Identify and describe the instruments used in periodontal therapy.
ff. Identify the indications for placement of periodontal surgical dressings and describe the
technique for proper placement.
gg. Identify systemic conditions that can influence periodontal treatment.
hh. Describe the types of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
ii. Describe the types of surgical periodontal therapy.
Orthodontic Practice
jj. Describe the orthodontic practice environment.
kk. Describe the types of malocclusion.
ll. Discuss corrective orthodontics and what type of treatment is involved.
mm. List the types of diagnostic records used to assess orthodontic problems.
Prosthodontic Practice
nn. Describe prosthodontics and the role of the dental assistant.
oo. List indications and contraindications for a fixed prosthesis.
pp. Identify the role of a laboratory technician.
qq. Describe the differences among full crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneer crowns.
rr. Differentiate between a partial and a full denture; fixed versus removable appliances.
ss. Identify indications and contraindications for removable partial and full dentures.
tt. List the components of a partial denture and full denture.
uu. Describe the steps in the construction of a removable partial denture.
vv. Describe the steps in the construction of a full denture.
ww. Identify home care instructions for removable partial and full dentures.
xx. Identify the process of relining and repairing a partial and full denture.
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Dental Equipment Maintenance
yy. Describe the importance of maintaining dental equipment.
zz. Describe techniques for troubleshooting, if equipment is not working properly.
aaa. Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques.
Clinical Competencies
bbb. Perform all dental assisting functions as defined in the Dental Practice Act, with no soft or
hard tissue trauma.
ccc. Instruct patients on oral hygiene care utilizing appropriate armamentarium.
ddd. Present information accumulated during a dental examination in verbal or written form,
documenting information in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner.
eee. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of asepsis and infection control
procedures for maintaining proper sterile and aseptic conditions in the dental office.
fff. Demonstrate effective patient management.
ggg. Demonstrate positive attitudes and work collaboratively with members of the dental team.
7.
Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
15 weeks Externship in dental office and weekly seminars. Weekly seminars include:
• 1 week
Pain Control (I, II, a, b, c, d, e)
• 1 week
Cavity Preparation (I, II, f, g, h, i, j)
• 1 week
Care of Adults and Medically Compromised Patients (I, II, k, l, m)
• 1 week
Care of Pediatric Patients (I, II, n, o, p, q, r, s)
• 1 week
Oral Surgery Practice (I, II, t, u, v, w, x, y)
• 1 week
Endodontic Practice (I, II, z, aa, bb)
• 1 week
Periodontal Practice (I, II, cc, dd, ee, ff, gg, hh, ii)
• 1 week
Orthodontic Practice (I, II, jj, kk, ll, mm)
• 1 weeks
Prosthodontic Practice (I, II, nn, oo, pp, qq, rr, ss, tt, uu, vv, ww, xx)
• 4 weeks
Clinical Skills and Techniques (I, II, a - ggg)
• 2 weeks
DANB Review and Preparation (I, II, a - xx, bbb - ggg)
8.
Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Bird, D. and Robinson, D., Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental
Assisting, current edition, Elsevier.
Bird, D. and Robinson, D., Student Workbook to Accompany Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental
Assisting, current edition, Elsevier.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Boyd, L., Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide, current edition,
Elsevier.
Durley, C. et al., The DANB Review, current edition, Dental Assisting National Board.
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Durley, C. et al., DANB's Glossary of Dental Assisting Terms, current edition, Dental Assisting
National Board.
Finkbeiner, B., Four-Handed Dentistry: A Handbook of Clinical Application and Ergonomic
Concepts, current edition, Prentice Hall.
Massler, M. and Schour, I., Atlas of the Mouth, current edition, American Dental Association.
Miller, B. et al., Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Allied
Health, current edition, Elsevier.
Mosby et al., Mosby's Dental Dictionary, current edition, Elsevier.
Mosby et al., Review Questions and Answers for Dental Assisting, current edition, Elsevier.
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs, Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 79, Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Revised Statutes
Chapter 448, Dentistry.
9.
Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
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Prompt attendance is required at all class sessions. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Students will be responsible for completing all assigned reading material in text before
each class session. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Complete various learning skills exercises. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Complete various competency exercises. (I, II, bbb, ccc, ddd, eee, fff, ggg)
•
Supervised clinical practice. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Attend clinical seminars. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Present at clinical seminars. (I, II, a - ggg)
•
Complete all projects. (I, II, a - ggg)
Dental Assisting Program Portfolio
Summary of student learning documented and collated.
Community Service Participation
Two (2) community service events completed.
Dental Education Project
Oral hygiene presentation tailored to teach dental practices.
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EVALUATION AND GRADING
Quizzes
Final exam
Portfolio
Community service
Dental education project
Clinical/ Lab performance
10% (I, II, a - ggg)
20% (I, II, a - ggg)
10% (I, II, a - ggg)
5% (I, II, a - xx)
5% (I, II, a - aaa)
50% (I, II, a - ggg)
10.
Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion
of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Participation in class lecture/ discussion.
Reading assigned portions in textbooks, journal articles, and/ or modules.
Seminars.
Guest speakers and field trips to specialty offices.
Supervised clinical practice.
Service and experiential learning.
Discovery learning.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
Grid of Maui Community College Student Learning Outcomes- Dental Assisting
Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class
2 Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class.
1 Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome.
0 No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome.
DENT
Dental Assisting Educational Standards
152
I Demonstrate an understanding of dental assistant roles including the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities
within the community.
3
II Demonstrate basic theoretical knowledge and skills in biological science, dental radiology, chairside dental
assisting, and business office procedures to support dental assisting practice and build the foundation for an associate
degree dental hygiene program
3
III Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning and advancing competency over a lifetime of clinical practice.
3
KEY: 3
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Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards – CCOWIQs with Ratings for DENT 152
Key:
3 = Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The
learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2 = Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the class
1 = Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome, but does not get evaluated
on this learner outcome
0 = No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
Standard 1: Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.
1.1 Use writing to discover and articulate ideas
1.2 Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication
1.3 Choose language, style and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences
1.4 Gather information and document sources appropriately
1.5 Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, and other appropriate content
1.6 Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content
1.7 Demonstrate mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics
1.8 Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing
1.9 Develop a personal voice in written communication
Standard 2: Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems and logically
address real-life situations.
2.1 Apply numeric, graphic and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning, accurately and
appropriately
2.2 Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate
2.3 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving
2.4 Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation
2.5 Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present
results
2.6 Assess the validity of statistical conclusions
Standard 3: Information Retrieval and Technology (Information Literacy)
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically and responsibly.
3.1 Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information technology and retrieval
3.3 Recognize, identify, and define an information need
3.4 Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity
of that information
3.5 Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media
3.6 Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use.
Standard 4: Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriate to a variety of audiences and purposes.
4.1 Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication.
4.2 Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication.
4.3 Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion.
4.4 Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and
occasion
4.5 Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed.
4.6 Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussion.
Standard 5: Critical Thinking
Apply critical reasoning skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.
5.1 Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information.
5.2 Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem.
DENT
152
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
3
2
3
1
0
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3
3
3
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5.3 Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses.
5.4 Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation
and analysis.
5.5 Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues,
values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence.
5.6 Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence.
5.7 Synthesize inform from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions.
5.8 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning.
5.9 Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of
others.
Standard 6: Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.
6.1 Generates responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking.
6.2 Explores diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge.
6.3 Sustains engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose.
6.4 Demonstrates the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction.
6.5 Applies creative principles to discover and express new ideas.
6.6 Builds upon or adapts the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions.
0
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3
3
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