Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics
Within a group of advanced learners, the variety of abilities, talents, interests, and learning styles can be formidable. For the first time, this book connects the unique learning differences among gifted students to the specific teaching methods used to tailor their educational experiences. Differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students must go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice.
 
Topics discussed include:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • real-world problem solving
  • abstract thinking
  • interdisciplinary concepts
  • authentic products
  • learning autonomy
  • accountability
  • grouping practices
  • affective curriculum
  • 21st-century skills
  • Advanced Placement and Honors classes
  • IB programs
  • underserved populations
  • twice-exceptional learners
 
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Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics
Within a group of advanced learners, the variety of abilities, talents, interests, and learning styles can be formidable. For the first time, this book connects the unique learning differences among gifted students to the specific teaching methods used to tailor their educational experiences. Differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students must go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice.
 
Topics discussed include:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • real-world problem solving
  • abstract thinking
  • interdisciplinary concepts
  • authentic products
  • learning autonomy
  • accountability
  • grouping practices
  • affective curriculum
  • 21st-century skills
  • Advanced Placement and Honors classes
  • IB programs
  • underserved populations
  • twice-exceptional learners
 
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Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics

Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics

Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics

Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics

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Overview

Within a group of advanced learners, the variety of abilities, talents, interests, and learning styles can be formidable. For the first time, this book connects the unique learning differences among gifted students to the specific teaching methods used to tailor their educational experiences. Differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students must go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice.
 
Topics discussed include:

  • Common Core State Standards
  • real-world problem solving
  • abstract thinking
  • interdisciplinary concepts
  • authentic products
  • learning autonomy
  • accountability
  • grouping practices
  • affective curriculum
  • 21st-century skills
  • Advanced Placement and Honors classes
  • IB programs
  • underserved populations
  • twice-exceptional learners
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781575424408
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date: 10/29/2013
Edition description: Book with Digital Content
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 11.00(w) x 14.40(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 5 - 17 Years

About the Author

Diane Heacox, Ed.D., is an associate professor of education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She also actively serves as a professional development trainer for both public and private schools on topics related to teaching and learning. She is currently the international facilitator for the Higher Education Network of ASCD and chair of the Middle Level Division of NAGC. Diane’s books include Making Differentiation a Habit and Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., is a highly sought-after presenter and professional developer who has worked with schools throughout the United States and internationally. Previously, he taught elementary, middle-grade, and graduate students for over 20 years, and served as director of gifted programs for the Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. He is the author of Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century. Richard lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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