Differentiation for GT: Adding Depth and Complexity (Part 2)
Instructor: Jennifer Sheffield
Audience: Classroom Teachers, GT Resource Teachers
Grade Levels: 4 - 12
Time: 1.5 Hours
Prerequisites: “Differentiation for GT” recommended, but not required
About this Course: An overview of the “Depth and Complexity” tools which are used to add challenge and extension to lessons for gifted students across content areas. Explore the different tools and their icons (ethics, trends, multiple perspectives, etc.) and look at examples of lesson plan extension ideas that could work in your classroom.
Learning Intentions/Targets:
Participants will be introduced to the eleven (11) Depth & Complexity icons from the work of Dr. Sandra Kaplan.
Participants will gain an understanding of the meaning of each icon and how they can be used to extend student learning.
Materials Needed:
All of these are optional resources:
Depth and Complexity Prompt with/ examples from Gifted Guild:
https://d3cbjw4c6qut3f.cloudfront.net/gg-dc-intro.pdf
Word Study Links (J. Sheffield):