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Accommodating the Gifted/Talented Student

Accommodating the Gifted/Talented Student. Presentation to the Northern Wisconsin District Teachers’ Conference New London, Wisconsin February 14, 2014 By: Dr. Alan Spurgin BS, MS, EdD. Goal for the presentation.

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Accommodating the Gifted/Talented Student

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  1. Accommodating the Gifted/Talented Student Presentation to the Northern Wisconsin District Teachers’ ConferenceNew London, WisconsinFebruary 14, 2014 By: Dr. Alan Spurgin BS, MS, EdD

  2. Goal for the presentation • The Lutheran Elementary Schools and High Schools has consistently attracted students with above average intelligence and adaptive skills. Therefore, accommodating the students with gifts/talents has been an ongoing task for teachers for many years. However, how are the students with gifts/talents being challenged to their full academic potential in LES and ALHS today? In addition, how can teachers reach all children, especially those of color and gender?

  3. Introduction of the topic: Accommodating the Gifted/Talented (G/T) Student • Welcome from Martin Luther College • G/T test • Parameters of the presentation • Organization of groups

  4. Background information • Joseph Renzulli – three ring criteria model • Howard Gardner – multiple intelligences (10) • Robert Sternberg – multiple intelligences (3) • Renzulli again

  5. Class Activity • Heward’s Questions • Look at each section of questions • Groups to ponder each section • Give Kudos to each member of the group

  6. Differentiation • Differentiation – current trends in exceptional education, including students who are G/T • The four tenants of differentiation • Content • Process • Product • Educational environment • Connection to G/T

  7. Differentiation • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) http://www.cast.org/udl/ • Based on the architect design model • Allows for different entry points for students • Provides for different products from students • Makes accommodations based on the needs of the child

  8. Differentiation conceptualization from the MLC perspective • A close look at the MLC model lesson plan • Seamless understanding of differentiation through the Teacher Mentorship Program

  9. Enrichment • Compacting • Contracting • Telescoping • Practical

  10. Acceleration • A. Early entry to school a. Grade skipping b. Advanced Placement c. International Baccalaureate Program d. Socialization issue e. MONEY

  11. Special considerations • Gender • Color

  12. Close to the end • Case sample if time permits • Resources

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