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Universal Design

Just as there are strategies for assisting the ELL student, there are strategies to move the AIG student even further…

What do gifted learners need in order to maximize their

learning?

Table Talk

• How do the Common Core State Standards provide quality opportunities for high-end differentiation?

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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.

• Common Core State Standards align with and validate gifted education best practices, such as concept-based learning, integration of disciplines, and inquiry-based options.

Learning Needs of Gifted: Some, Not All:

1. Complexity: Abstract-thinking, Variety of concepts, subjects and strategies

2. Depth: Higher levels of thinking, concepts

3. Creativity: Open-endedness, choice

4. Acceleration: Rapid pacing, Focus on Growth

5. Relevance: Personal interest, Real-world problems and audiences, Connections

Partner Talk: Differentiating Instruction

1. Complexity: Abstract-thinking, Variety of concepts, subjects and strategies

2. Depth: Higher levels of thinking, concepts

3. Creativity: Open-endedness, choice

4. Acceleration: Rapid pacing, Focus on Growth

5. Relevance: Personal interest, Real-world problems and audiences, Connections

• Reflect on the text you have chosen to review.

• Choose one or more of the criteria at left

• Discuss how you could address one or more criteria with the text you have chosen