Communication Applications TEKS Alignment 2011-2012
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Knowledge & Skills
(1)Communication process. The
student demonstrates knowledge of
various communication processes in
professional and social contexts. The
student is expected to:
Student Expectation
Bloom's Level
Guideline
Observed
(A) explain the importance of effective
communication skills in professional
and social contexts.
(OLD TEKS 1A)
Understand
(B) identify the components of the
communication process and their
functions.
(OLD TEKS 1A)
Understand
(C) identify standards for making
appropriate communication choices
for self, listener, occasion, and task.
(OLD TEKS 1C)
Understand
(D) identify the characteristics of oral
language and analyze standards for
using informal, standard, and
technical language appropriately.
(OLD TEKS 1D)
(E) identify types of nonverbal
communication and their effects.
(OLD TEKS 1E)
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(F) recognize the importance of
effective nonverbal strategies such as
appearance, a firm handshake, direct
eye contact, and appropriate use of
space and distance.
(OLD TEKS 1F)
(G) identify the components of the
listening process.
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(OLD TEKS 1G)
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(H) identify specific kinds of listening
such as critical, deliberative, and
empathic.
(OLD TEKS 1H)
(I) recognize the importance of
gathering and using accurate and
complete information as a basis for
making communication decisions.
(OLD TEKS 1I)
(J) identify and analyze ethical and
social responsibilities of
communicators.
(OLD TEKS 1J)
(2)Interpersonal. The student uses
appropriate interpersonal
communication strategies in
professional and social contexts. The
student is expected to:
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(K) recognize and analyze appropriate
channels of communication in
organizations.
(OLD TEKS 1K)
Analyze
(A) identify types of professional and
social relationships, their importance,
and the purposes they serve.
(OLD TEKS 2A)
Understand
(B) employ appropriate verbal,
nonverbal, and listening skills to
enhance interpersonal relationships.
(OLD TEKS 2B)
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(C) use communication management
skills to develop appropriate
assertiveness, tact, and courtesy.
(OLD TEKS 2C)
Apply
(D) use professional etiquette and
protocol in situations such as making
introductions, speaking on the
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telephone, and offering and receiving
criticism.
(OLD TEKS 2D)
(E) send clear and appropriate
requests, provide clear and accurate
directions, ask appropriate and
purposeful questions, and respond
appropriately to the requests.
(OLD TEKS 2E)
(F) participate appropriately in
conversations; directions, and
questions of others.
(OLD TEKS 2F)
(G) communicate effectively in
interviews.
(OLD TEKS 2G)
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(H) identify and use appropriate
strategies for dealing with differences,
including gender, ethnicity, and age.
(OLD TEKS 2H)
(I) analyze and evaluate the
effectiveness of one's own and others'
communication.
(OLD TEKS 2I)
(3)Group communication. The student
communicates effectively in groups in
professional and social contexts. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify kinds of groups, their
importance, and the purposes they
serve.
(OLD TEKS 2A)
(B) analyze group dynamics and
processes for participating effectively
in groups.
(OLD TEKS 2B)
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(C) identify and analyze the roles of
group members and their influence on
group dynamics.
(OLD TEKS 2C)
(D) demonstrate understanding of
group roles and their impact on group
effectiveness.
(OLD TEKS 2D)
(E) use appropriate verbal, nonverbal,
and listening skills to promote group
effectiveness.
(OLD TEKS 2E)
(F) identify and analyze leadership
styles.
(OLD TEKS 2E)
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(G) use effective communication
strategies in leadership roles.
(OLD TEKS 2G)
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(H) use effective communication
strategies for solving problems,
managing conflicts, and building
consensus in groups.
(OLD TEKS 2H)
(I)analyze the participation and
contributions of group members and
evaluate group effectiveness.
(OLD TEKS 2I)
(4)Presentations. The student makes
and evaluates formal and informal
professional presentations. The
student is expected to:
(A) analyze the audience, occasion,
and purpose when designing
presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4A)
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(B)determine specific topics and
purposes for presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4B)
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(C) research topics using primary and
secondary sources, including
electronic technology.
(OLD TEKS 4C)
(D) use effective strategies to organize
and outline presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4D)
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(E) use information effectively to
support and clarify points in
presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4E)
(F) prepare scripts or notes for
presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4F)
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(G) prepare and use visual or auditory
aids, including technology, to enhance
presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4G)
(H) use appropriate techniques to
manage communication
apprehension, build self-confidence,
and gain command of the
information.
(OLD TEKS 4H)
(I) use effective verbal and nonverbal
strategies in presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4I)
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(J) make group presentations to
inform, persuade, or motivate an
audience.
(NEW TEKS)
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(K) make individual presentations to
inform, persuade, or motivate an
audience.
(OLD TEKS 4K)
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(L) participate in question-and-answer
sessions following presentations.
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(M) apply critical-listening strategies
to evaluate presentations.
(OLD TEKS 4M)
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(N) evaluate effectiveness of his/her
own presentation.
(OLD TEKS 4N)
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Course Strengths of TEKS alignment
Required Changes for TEKS alignment (List the missing and partially covered TEKS ~AND~ summarize required TEKS modification, big or small, you believe must be completed prior to
course approval)
Missing or Partially covered TEKS: List TEKS separated by comma
TEKS Summary:
Additional Opportunities for Improvement-Optional (Non-required additions or changes that would improve this course)
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