If you have questions about Gifted Resources, please contact Andrew Johnson (tesc_anjohnson@tccsa.net).
"Six Strategies for Challenging Gifted Learners"
This web page provides instructional resources from the Ohio Department of Education. Resources are categorized by content area, instructional strategies, and student learning needs.
https://geniushour.com/what-is-genius-hour/
Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom.
https://www.byrdseed.com/best-of/
Ian Byrd is a nationally recognized gifted educator and presenter. He has provided the Keynote at OAGC, and visited Ohio numerous times.
On his website you will find many resources, strategies, and advice to engage gifted students in the classroom.
https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/engaging-students/problem-based-learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what drives the motivation and the learning.
https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl
Project-based learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-Emotional-Learning-Standards
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