Gifted & Talented News - Gr. 6-12
Winter 2017: Building Depth & Complexity Across Disciplines
Purpose of Differentiation
http://bcsd.com/cipd/files/2013/08/BCSDDepthandComplexity.pdf
Differentiation and Sample Lessons Using Depth and Complexity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTYzVIME0yRE1fenM/view?usp=sharing
Depth and Complexity Defined
Icon Explanation - http://www.occgate.org/conf/2013/Setum-Thinking-Tools-CCSS.pdf
Icon Posters - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTc1ZycTlERHI0cHc/view?usp=sharing
Using the Icons Template - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTdkFoR09VQzdrbjA/view?usp=sharing
Building Depth and Complexity in Math
Using Depth and Complexity Frames for Math
https://www.pinterest.com/healdster/depth-and-complexity/
Using a frame for a math pre assessment
Using Depth and Complexity Icons for Math
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTZGJTa2VkbDloczg/view?usp=sharing
Understanding proportions through details
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTS0JYVU5xX0lheVE/view?usp=sharing
Language of the Discipline
Instructional Strategies that Build Depth and Complexity through Literature and Text
Literature Circles and Frames
Please click on links below for resources and examples on literature circle products, poetry literature circles, sample literature circle unit and templates.
- https://sites.google.com/site/davidnchung/tladcircles
- http://www.englishcompanion.com/pdfDocs/crtable.pdf
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTcFhodS1YT1R4OGs/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTaWdLaURyREoySkE/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTSW5jZ1pEaGQ2R1E/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTek1KWk5zQ0taNTQ/view?usp=sharing
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTWGc2OXBZYnNGZE0/view?usp=sharing
- https://prezi.com/ruccfowav0p3/workshop-lit-circle-pathways/
How important is text complexity?
Where’s the evidence? • A 2006 study by ACT Inc., for instance, found that the biggest stumbling block for students who fell short of the readiness scores in reading on its college-entrance exam was answering questions derived from complex texts. it is important for teachers to keep in mind that text complexity factors are guides to aide in the selection of texts students can read. In addition, those same factors should aide in the selection of texts that will also stretch students’ to continue to grow and develop their skills as readers and as thinkers.
Think Like a Disciplinarian:
What is a Disciplinarian?
An academic disciplinarian is an expert in a particular field of study. Academic disciplines are branches of learning or scholarly instruction in which degrees may be earned at the college or university level. Disciplinarians teach, conduct research and publsh their findings. Discsipilarians may also be experts in an applied field where they perform specialized tasks. Many disciplinarians collaborate with others in different fields.
Why Think Like a Disciplinarian?
Teaching students to think like a disciplinarian is an engaging approach that allows students to become familiar with various academic disciplines. It also helps students make sense of what they are learning. Thinking like a disciplinarian challenges gifted students to "explore the advanced and sophisticated complex concepts in the disciplines by assuming the roles of different disciplinarians." (Sandra Kaplan, Ed. D., University of Southern California)
Thinking Like a Scientist:
- Chemist
- Geologist
- Biologist
- Botanist
- Paleontologist
- Zoologist
Thinking Like a Social Scientist:
- Historian
- Sociologist
- Psychologist
- Anthropologist
- Political Scientist
- Economist
Thinking Like an Artist
- Photographer
- Graphic Designer
- Musician
- Fashion Designer
- Writer
- Sculpter
Thinking Like a Disciplinarian Resources:
- Think Like a Disciplinarian Overview PowerPvint (Bakersfield Unified School District) - bcsd.com/cipd/files/2013/08/BCSDThinkingLikeaDisciplinar.ppt
- Think Like a Disciplinarian handouts, examples, and more - https://www.saddlespace.org/daoust/languageartstest/cms_page/view/26019701
- Thinking Like a Disciplinarian in Language Arts - http://www.byrdseed.com/thinking-like-a-disciplinarian-in-ela/
- Thinking Like a Disciplinarian in Science - http://www.occgate.org/conf/2010/mgriffith_tlad1.pdf (some items are for younger students, but others are appropriate for secondary students)
DeBono's 6 Thinking Hats
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UkD4E3OiBTMGREaE50b2NVRU0/view?usp=sharing
Additional Resources on Kaplan's Depth and Complexity
- http://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/cms/lib02/CA01001904/Centricity/Domain/555/Facilitating_Understanding_Depth_Complexity.
- http://www.scusd.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/icons_for_dandc.pdf
- http://www.byrdseed.com/introducing-depth-and-complexity/
- http://www.jtayloreducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DC-Intro-Mini-Lessons.pdf