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Principles of Good Curriculum LTI on the gifted and talented LTI Principles and Framework Present content that is related to broadbased issues, themes or problems Integrate multiple disciplines into the areas of study Present comprehensive, related and mutually reinforcing experiences within an area of study Allow for in-depth learning of a self selected topic within an area of study Promote and develop independent or self directed skills Develop productive, complex, abstract and/or higher level thinking skills Focus on open ended tasks Develop research skills and methods Integrate basic skills and higher level thinking skills into the curriculum Encourage the development of products that use a variety of techniques, materials and forms Encourage the development of selfunderstanding Evaluate student outcomes by using appropriate and specific criteria through standardized and CR instruments Four Ways to Adjust Content for the Gifted Acceleration – move more rapidly through the subject area. – – – – Mammoth amount of research done by Duke High reviews Works well for younger children – parent support Example: algebra 5th grade Enrichment – – Works well for younger children – parent support – What is good enrichment? Sophistication – propel them to the upper level. Teach the laws of math. Novelty – something different Math Science Lang Art Algebra . In 5th Chemistry and Early grammar Physics in Elem Early World History Changing bases in the number system Data collection Reading bios of historical people Laws of Mathematics Laws of physics Structural sonnets, plays Probability and Statistics Role of science on a molecular level Clay and silly putty models Short stories Poetry Soc St Applied economics Differentiation is a RESPONSE to a difference in child. Trait Speed of learning Self-directed (passion for something) Logical Response Compact curriculum increase depth Independent study Creative Allow for a creative component in all projects Motivated by real problems Mentorship – provide “real life” problems, Interest Clubs Passionate Ability to pursue things that he is interested in What 3 things or rules do we need? 1.Open ended tasks 2.Self-selected/independent 3.Abstract, varied General Curriculum Principles June Maker Curriculum can different in basically three ways Breadth or Depth In tempo or pace In kind and nature “Different disciplines lend themselves to curricular adaptations differently.” Henry Passow Essays on the Intellect Passow’s Questions WOULD all kids want to be involved? COULD all kids participate? SHOULD all kids be expected to succeed in such learning experiences? Curriculum Is: What are you going to teach? How is the child going to think about what you teach? How will the child demonstrate what he/she has learned? Meet the child’s needs! Content + Process + Product = Curriculum