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Cindy G. Watson

Title: Principal Lecturer

Department: Teach North Texas

College: College of Science

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2014
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Specialization: Literacy
    Dissertation: Beliefs of Mathematics Pre-service Teachers About Project-based Learning
  • MEd, University of North Texas, 2008
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Specialization: Literacy
    Dissertation: Academic Retention: The Role of the League of United American Citizens (LULAC) in Providing Academic Support to First Generation Latina College Students
  • BS, University of Oklahoma, 1988
    Major: Business Administration
    Specialization: Petroleum Land Management

Current Scheduled Teaching

EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2025
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2024 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.003Secondary Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2024 Syllabus
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching

EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2023 SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4000.001Classroom InteractionsSpring 2023
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2020 Syllabus
EDCI 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.004Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4628.001Apprentice Teaching Seminar in Science, Math and Computer ScienceFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2015 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2015 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2015 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsSpring 2015
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceFall 2014 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2014 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2014 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsFall 2014
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2014 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2014 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsSpring 2014
EDSE 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceFall 2013 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2013 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2013 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsFall 2013
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2013 Syllabus
TNTX 1300.001Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 1 and 2 : Inquiry Based LessonsSpring 2013 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.003Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2012
TNTX 1100.004Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2012 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsFall 2012
TNTX 1100.001Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingSpring 2012 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsSpring 2012
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2011 Syllabus
TNTX 1100.003Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2011 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsFall 2011
TNTX 1300.001Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 1 and 2 : Inquiry Based LessonsSpring 2011 Syllabus
TNTX 4900.001Special ProblemsSpring 2011
TNTX 1100.002Second Teacher Education Preparation I : Inquiry Approaches to TeachingFall 2010
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Cantu, J., Terry, N. and Watson, C.. (2017). Special Education: A Beginner's Guide to Serving All Students. 72.

    • Journal Article

  • Selke, M., Watson, C.G., Rivera-Wilson, J., Robinson, C., Mosley, K., Zhang, S. (2022). ATE’s induction system for new professors: National support for beginning education professors.. Journal of the World Federation of Associations of Teacher Education. 4 (2) 61-72. World Federation of Associations of Teacher Education. https://www.worldfate.org/docpdf/journal_04-02.pdf
  • Watson, C.G., Watson, C. (2020). 6 Keys to Creating an Assertive and Constructive Teacher Voice. Other. Summer 2020 2. Indianapolis, IN, Kappa Delta Pi. http://digital.watkinsprinting.com/publication/?m=19391&i=657362&p=4&pre=1
  • Selke, M.J., Rivera-Wilson, J., Watson, C.G., Robinson, C., Mosley, K.G., Rickey, D., Arneson, D. (2020). Baptism by Fire: Why Induction Matters for Beginning Education Professors. Action in Teacher Education. 43 (3) 19.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Harris, M.M., Quintanilla, J.A., McDonald , J., Watson, C.G. (2012). Preparing Science and Math Teachers at the University of North Texas. 11-13.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Watson, C.G., "Fulbright -Hays Seminars Abroad Extension," sponsored by US Department of Education, Federal, $6000 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
  • Watson, C.G. (Other), "Fulbright-Hay’s Seminars Abroad," sponsored by US Department of Education, Federal, $17000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
  • Watson, C.G. (Principal), Terry, N. (Co-Principal), Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, J. (Co-Principal), "Special Education: A beginner's guide to serving all learners," sponsored by 2015-2016, Eagle Editions Publishing Grant, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
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Overall
Summative Rating		 Challenge and
Engagement Index		 Response Rate

out of 5
out of 7		 %
of
students responded
  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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