The Bernie Explore Program is a state approved gifted education program for students grades K-12 who meet eligibility requirements.
CURRICULUM
The Explore program will use a differentiated curriculum which emphasizes critical thinking skills and research skills. These skills will be presented in a sequential manner throughout the curriculum. The curriculum is developed based on the following principles of a differentiated curriculum:
*Present content that is related to broad-based issues, themes, or problems.
*Integrate multiple disciplines into the area of study.
*Present comprehensive, related, and mutually reinforcing experiences within an area of study.
*Allow for the in-depth learning of a self-selected topic within the area of study.
*Develop independent or self-directed study skills.
*Integrate basic skills and higher level thinking skills into the curriculum.
*Encourage the development of products that use new techniques, materials, and forms.
*Encourage the development of self-understanding, i.e., recognizing and using one’s abilities, becoming self-directed, appreciating likenesses and differences between oneself and others.
*Evaluate student outcomes by using appropriate and specific criteria through self-appraisal criterion referenced and/or standardized instruments.
For more information please contact Lindsay Beaird, Special Services Director, at beairdl@bernie.k12.mo.us