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Extensions for Gifted Learners (with Megan Minno)
What does it look like when gifted specialists and general education teachers collaborate to co-plan and co-teach? In this episode, Megan Minno and I share experiences and practical ideas that can be utilized to meet the needs of gifted learners in a manageable way.
"When we know better, we do better." ~ Maya Angelou
*BTW, if you'd like to see a video of our conversation, please visit my Facebook page. The entire conversation is there on video for you to watch and enjoy.
In this episode, you will learn:
What do co-planning and co-teaching look like
Three practical ways to extend learning for gifted learners
How to utilize Depth of Knowledge when planning to make sure learning is meaningful
The role that pre-assessments and check-ins can play when extending learning
How to utilize Depth and Complexity in the way that they were intended
How using different entry points and make learning meaningful for gifted learners
What is MDF and how you can use it in your classroom
Resources:
What is Hexagonal Thinking?
Everything You Need to Know about Depth and Complexity
JTaylor - Depth and Complexity Resources
Most Difficult First
Megan's Contact Information
Website
Instagram
Want to learn more (and do me a favor)?
Follow me on Instagram
Visit my Website
Subscribe to my podcast and share with your friends/colleagues
Leave a review to let me know what you thought about what I shared today
What does it look like when gifted specialists and general education teachers collaborate to co-plan and co-teach? In this episode, Megan Minno and I share experiences and practical ideas that can be utilized to meet the needs of gifted learners in a manageable way.
"When we know better, we do better." ~ Maya Angelou
*BTW, if you'd like to see a video of our conversation, please visit my Facebook page. The entire conversation is there on video for you to watch and enjoy.
In this episode, you will learn:
What do co-planning and co-teaching look like
Three practical ways to extend learning for gifted learners
How to utilize Depth of Knowledge when planning to make sure learning is meaningful
The role that pre-assessments and check-ins can play when extending learning
How to utilize Depth and Complexity in the way that they were intended
How using different entry points and make learning meaningful for gifted learners
What is MDF and how you can use it in your classroom
Resources:
What is Hexagonal Thinking?
Everything You Need to Know about Depth and Complexity
JTaylor - Depth and Complexity Resources
Most Difficult First
Megan's Contact Information
Website
Want to learn more (and do me a favor)?
Follow me on Instagram
Visit my Website
Subscribe to my podcast and share with your friends/colleagues
Leave a review to let me know what you thought about what I shared today
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