Independent Study Mentorship
Fall Semester | |||||
Unit Title | Professional Foundations & Inquiry | Career Research & Public Speaking | Mentorship & Portfolio Design | Instructional Speech & Product Planning | Persuasion & Recruitment |
Time | ~3 Weeks | ~3 Weeks | ~3 Weeks | ~6 Weeks | ~3 Weeks |
Understandings | Students understand that professional etiquette, self-reflection, and clear communication are essential for securing and maintaining a mentorship relationship. | Students understand that comparative analysis of post-secondary options and visualization of career paths clarify future goals, while storytelling enhances public speaking. | Students understand that academic portfolios document professional growth and that mastering the "language of the discipline" is critical for expert-level dialogue. | Students understand that teaching a concept to others reinforces their own learning and that complex products require detailed contracts, budgets, and timelines. | Students understand that effective recruitment and leadership require persuasive communication tailored to a specific audience to influence decision-making. |
TEKS | Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(1)(A) English IV: 110.39(c)(10)(B), 110.39(c)(10)(D) Positive Character Traits: 120.9(c)(1)(B), 120.9(c)(2)(B) | Indep. Study in English: 110.46(b)(1)(A) English IV: 110.39(c)(1)(C) Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(2)(A) | Indep. Study in English: 110.46(b)(2)(A), 110.46(b)(2)(E) English IV: 110.39(c)(11)(A) | Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(1)(D), 110.61(b)(3)(A) English IV: 110.39(c)(1)(B) | Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(4)(A) English IV: 110.39(c)(10)(C), 110.39(c)(1)(C) Positive Character Traits: 120.9(c)(4)(D) |
GT Continuum of Skills | Self-Awareness; Professionalism; Interpersonal Relationships; Goal Setting | Research Skills; Career Planning; Communication; Analysis | Critical Thinking; Synthesis; Technology Application; Metacognition | Instructional Strategies; Planning/Organization; Creativity; Problem Solving | Persuasion; Leadership; Evaluation; Advocacy |
Spring Semester | |||
Unit Title | Program Advocacy | Advanced Product Development | Final Showcase & Presentation |
Time | ~2 Weeks | ~7 Weeks | ~9 Weeks |
Understandings | Students understand that sharing personal success stories through structured presentations builds community awareness and develops professional advocacy skills. | Students understand that managing a long-term project requires adherence to incremental milestones (25%, 50%, 75%) and that event planning involves logistics, design, and marketing. | Students understand that the final showcase is the culmination of independent study, requiring the synthesis of research, product creation, and mentorship into a professional presentation for a public audience. |
TEKS | Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(4)(B) English IV: 110.39(c)(1)(A) Positive Character Traits: 120.9(c)(4)(B) | Indep. Study in English: 110.46(b)(2)(B) Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(3)(B), 110.61(b)(3)(D) English IV: 110.39(c)(9)(A) | Indep. Study in Speech: 110.61(b)(4)(D), 110.61(b)(5)(A) Indep. Study in English: 110.46(b)(2)(D) English IV: 110.39(c)(1)(C) |
GT Continuum of Skills | Communication; Self-Promotion; Leadership | Task Commitment; Self-Direction; Time Management; Innovation/Design | Professional Presentation; Synthesis; Evaluation; Self-Efficacy |