Transcript Gifted Learners Powerpoint2013

Gifted Learners
Public School 77
The NYC Laboratory School for Gifted Education
Gifted learners are
“Gifted pupils are those who show evidence of
high performances capability and exceptional
potential in area such as general intellectual
ability, special academic aptitude and
outstanding ability in visual and performing arts.
Such definition shall include those pupils who
require educational programs or services
beyond those normally provided by the regular
school program in order to realize their full
potential.”
New York State, 2014
Mission of the Lower Lab School
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Acceleration
Curriculum Compacting
In depth study
Evaluation and Analysis of information
Additional certifications
Social and Emotional Learning
Enrichment programming to engage different senses
School Enrichment Programs
Salvadori Center for Architecture
 Livable Streets and Center for Architecture
 Chess
 Debate
 Wingspan Center for the Arts
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Social Emotional Learning
(SEL)
Character Education
 Frustration Tolerance
 Peer Mediation
 Acceptance of Responsibility
 Empathy Development
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Curriculum Development
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Experiences for gifted students are
qualitatively different from those provided
for all children.
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To design instructional activities to meet
the needs of all students differentiate by
content, process and product.
Content
 more
complex
 more abstract
 more varied
 organized differently.
Process
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defending one’s thinking
pace of teaching
type of approach (ex. Socratic Seminar)
Student Choice
Fifth Grade Science Assessment
One morning on his way to school, Josh noticed a fan-shaped pile of sand covering
part of the sidewalk. It wasn’t there the day before, and he wondered how it got
there. He made a list of clues to help him solve the mystery. These are the clues:
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It rained really hard last night.
They are digging the basement for a new house on the land next to the sidewalk
where I found the sand. There’s a big pile of sand that they dug out.
When I look closely at the sand, I notice that there is some clay along the edges of
the fan farthest from the basement.
What ideas do you have for how the fan of sand got on the sidewalk.? Write a note
to Josh describing your ideas and giving him some suggestions on where to look for
more evidence?
Product
 varied
 ‘real’
formats
audiences
 alternative
assessments
Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy
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Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering
Synthesis
Evaluation
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
Synthesis
Evaluation
Analysis
Application
For Gifted
Comprehension
Learners
Knowledge
Kristin Broderick
First Grade Writing and
Mathematics
Allison Haimeck
Second Grade Mathematics
Double Number Line
Stamps for Repeated Addition
Laura King
Latin and Wordmasters
Dr. Katarina Klaf
Science
The Role of Participation
in Math Olympiads at P.S. 77
Math Team Grades 4 and 5
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Provide challenging problems to students from
different areas of mathematics;
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Promote creative problem-solving skills and
deepen logical thinking;
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Lead higher level discussions about multiple
strategies used for solving a problem;
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Build deep mathematical thoughts.
Engaging in Argumentation in Science
Writing and Science Talk at P.S. 77
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Use of “Probes” (formative assessment)
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Promote higher level thinking and
evaluating
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Sample probes for younger and older
students
Ms. Denise Pérez
Socratic Seminar