gifted education
curriculum models and methods
While gifted education is not a field as old as mathematics or philosophy, it has had an exciting history, especially in the last 100 years. We have moved beyond simply weeding out the students who score highest on an IQ test designed to predict academic achievement in schools to attempting to identify the students with the highest potential to create and contribute amazing things for our society.
Because of its connection with higher education, curriculum models and methods in gifted education have gone through rigorous research processes. There are a myriad of approaches to gifted education with varying levels of commitment required by districts, schools, and teachers. The models and methods explored here are not at all a complete list of the approaches available for gifted students.
The models and methods described here do provide a wide variety of options for enrichment and challenge that entail differing levels of time, materials, and collaboration. In the regular classroom, a mixture of some of these strategies is most appropriate. Each gifted child has unique needs, so different methods fit each situation. It's best to familiarize yourself with each method described and tailor your curriculum decisions based on the individual child.
Because of its connection with higher education, curriculum models and methods in gifted education have gone through rigorous research processes. There are a myriad of approaches to gifted education with varying levels of commitment required by districts, schools, and teachers. The models and methods explored here are not at all a complete list of the approaches available for gifted students.
The models and methods described here do provide a wide variety of options for enrichment and challenge that entail differing levels of time, materials, and collaboration. In the regular classroom, a mixture of some of these strategies is most appropriate. Each gifted child has unique needs, so different methods fit each situation. It's best to familiarize yourself with each method described and tailor your curriculum decisions based on the individual child.
references
Kavensky, L. (n.d.). Curriculum Differentiation & Differentiation Strategies For Highly Able Learners. In Possibilities of Learning. Retrieved April 20, 2012 from http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=113.