How can we challenge and support gifted learners in the regular education classroom? Through the use of inquiry-based learning, students focus on solving problems and learn to think about academic content from diverse perspectives. Learn to use various models of inquiry to differentiate instruction for gifted students in ways that respond to their characteristics and needs. Practice using these models to develop creative and critical thinking across all grade levels and content areas. You will leave with ideas for engaging activities that students will love even as they interact with challenging content!
Each day is a three-hour interactive workshop on Zoom, with breakout rooms for you to reflect and apply content throughout.
Day 1 – July 21, 9:00 am-noon Central Time: Content will focus on defining rigor with an emphasis on incorporating critical thinking strategies in instruction.
Day 2 – July 22, noon-3:00 pm Central Time: Content will focus on using creative thinking and problem-solving strategies as ways to extend and enrich student learning in the classroom.
Each day is a “stand alone” session, meaning participants may attend Day 2 without attending Day 1 and vice versa.