Technology Appication TEKS

Spiraling curriculum refers to curriculum that repeatedly covers the same information but as time goes on the concepts get increasingly more difficult. An example of this is the components of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Upon reviewing the Technology Application TEKS it has been found throughout the grade levels spiraling occurs. The experiences children have in Pre-K with technology lay the foundation for learning throughout their lives in school. By developing experience with technology at this early age it can help to build their confidence and help students to be more independent with age appropriate technologies in the future. In Pre-K, students should be exposed to computers and other forms of technology regularly. Some skills they should acquire include, using a mouse, using touch screen devices, inserting a CD, using software to create drawings, and learning new information from technology.

Throughout the Technology Applications TEKS, on example of the spiraling curriculum is the opportunity for students to repeatedly demonstrate knowledge of hardware and software programs. In K-2 students learn to use hardware, software programs and connections. By second grade they master using a mouse, keyboard, disk drive, scanner, and other input devices. In grades 3-5 students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the above items as well as use correct keyboarding skills, use a scanner and disk drive etc. By the end of eighth grade students not only need to demonstrate their knowledge, but it moves to being proficient in all of these things. Each year, the objectives spiral and gradually get more difficult.