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Gifted Education and new NCSCOS. An opportunity for growth and collaboration with regular education and within the field of gifted.
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Gifted Education and new NCSCOS • An opportunity for growth and collaboration with regular education and within the field of gifted. • Students may access more rigorous standards throughout the day, which would impact direct gifted education services and ensure access to more advanced education throughout the day. • A rising tide raises all ships. • CC/ES standards align with and validate gifted education best practices, such as concept-based learning, integration of disciplines, and inquiry-based options.
Why Gifted Students Need Differentiated Learning For most.… • Faster pace of learning (2-3 repetitions) • Precocity for information • Ability to synthesize information within and across disciplines (conceptual understanding) • Intensity of learning in area of interest • Asynchronous development
What do gifted learners need in order to maximize their learning?
Learning Needs of Gifted: Some, Not All • Complexity: Abstract-thinking, Variety of concepts, subjects and strategies • Depth: Higher levels of thinking, concepts • Creativity: Open-endedness, choice • Acceleration: Rapid pacing, Focus on Growth • Relevance: Personal interest, Real-world problems and audiences, Connections
What does this mean for my classroom? • Enrich, extend and accelerate the SCOS. • Differentiate through content, process and product.
Tools and Strategies for Challenging Gifted Learners • Concept-Based Teaching • Tiered Assignments • Project-Based Learning • Curriculum Compacting • Independent Study with Rubrics • Seminars Other: All with appropriate challenge!
Non–Negotiables for Gifted Learners • Gifted Children Vary in Needs and Strengths • Mindset of Differentiation in Class, School, LEA • Pre-assessment to understand needs and strengths; Flexible Grouping • Social and Emotional Needs Addressed • Academic and Cognitive Growth Addressed AIG: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY