Activities

Characteristics

Teacher Dispositions

Read an article and complete a self-assessment

General Characteristics of Gifted Learners

Read two articles and complete a 3-2-1 reflection

Explain 3 characteristics you have noticed in many of the gifted learners you teach.

Explain 2 points from the articles that came as a surprise to you and why.

Explain 1 thing you learned from the readings that will influence your teaching practices and why.

Developing Creativity

Read an article and submit a forum posting (What can I do to nurture creativity in my AP or IB classes? ) and reply to two colleagues’ postings

Social & Emotional Characteristics of Gifted Learners

Read an article and submit a forum posting (What can I do to address the unique social/emotional needs of gifted learners in my AP or IB classes? ) and reply to two colleagues’ postings

Applications to the Classroom

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Differentiation Strategies

Introduction to Differentiation for Gifted Learners

Read articles and submit a journal response of 250-500 words (What elements of differentiation do you find most challenging and why? )

Enrichment Board

Using one block from the enrichment board, fully develop a differentiated activit