Bill Robertson, Ph.D. - Classes
Teacher Education Department

EDT 5373 - Advanced Productivity Technology Classroom

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Critical Thinking Curriculum Model
The Critical Thinking Curriculum Model (CTCM) is a multidisciplinary approach designed to encompass computer technology, a current real world issue, and effective learning and teaching practices. As a project-based curriculum, it encompasses the political, social/cultural, economic, and scientific realms in the context of a global issue. In this way, students realize the importance of their schooling by applying their efforts to an endeavor that ultimately will affect their future.

Critical Issues Forum
The Critical Issues Forum (CIF) was established to give students and teachers the opportunity to address issues and circumstances involved in safeguarding nuclear weapons. The project was developed by Richard Alexander (LANL Education Program Office) and Dr. William Robertson (University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP) for the Department of Energy - Office of Defense Programs. As we first began to develop the CIF program, we made a conscious decision to develop a curriculum model that encompassed our educational philosophies and experiences as they pertained to successful teaching and learning practices.

Nicenet
Nicenet's Internet Classroom Assistant (ICA) allows virtually any classroom, even those with modest resources, access to powerful tools. Everything in Nicenet is offered free for public use, and Nicenet makes no profits from your participation.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
As stipulated in the Texas Education Code, school districts are required to provide instruction in essential knowledge and skills at the appropriate grade levels. Here you can find guidelines for i

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