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G.T.I.S.M.

G.T.I.S.M. Gifted and Talented Independent Study with Mentorship. Why would you want to take this class?. Great opportunity to study something that totally interests you with the help of an expert

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G.T.I.S.M.

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  1. G.T.I.S.M. Gifted and Talented Independent Study with Mentorship

  2. Why would you want to take this class? • Great opportunity to study something that totally interests you with the help of an expert • Gives you a “real-life”, hands-on experience with a discipline that could potentially turn into a career

  3. G.T.I.S.M. is: • based on the exit-level Texas Performance Standards Project for gifted and talented students • a non-traditional learning experience offering an avenue to study a topic in great depth • working with an expert (mentor) in your chosen field of study • real-world application with the opportunity to develop a high quality product or performance • presenting your findings to an authentic audience

  4. IN THE PROGRAM YOU WILL: • Develop confidence in your ability to complete an independent research project • Use your own research to produce an innovative, discipline-based product or performance • Explore an area of interest and passion • Improve communication and presentation skills

  5. TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYEssential knowledge and skills: • RESEARCH PROCESS • PRODUCT DESIGN • PRESENTATION • PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR • EVALUATION

  6. 1st SEMESTER: • Specific skills taught • Skills will enable students to • Select a topic • Create a proposal • Efficiently research • Cite sources properly • Etc. • Practice with “mini” research activities

  7. 2nd SEMESTER: • Apply skills taught first semester on self-selected topic • Create a final product “…using application, analysis, and synthesis…” • Plan, organize, and execute a final product or performance and present

  8. Resources and Materials • Books and periodicals • Electronic research tools • Consultation with professionals in the field • Media and technology that enhances presentations • Texas Performance Standards Project • resources: www.texaspsp.org

  9. Course Delivery • Classroom setting • Checkpoints • Long-term and short-term deadlines • Grades

  10. For more information about gtism… Contact: • G/T Facilitator, Sherry Luce @ sherryluce@katyisd.org • Teacher, Elise Dillard @ elisedillard@katyisd.org • If you are interested in mentoring a student, please email Sherry Luce with your name and your field/profession.

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