Transcript gtism pp for parents
Why would you want to take this class?
Great opportunity to study something that totally interests you with the help of an expert Gives you a “real-life”, hands-on experience with a discipline that could potentially turn into a career
O G.T.I.S.M
. is: based on the exit-level Texas Performance Standards Project for gifted and talented students a non-traditional learning experience offering an avenue to study a topic in great depth working with an expert (mentor) in your chosen field of study real-world application with the opportunity to develop a high quality product or performance presenting your findings to an authentic audience
IN THE PROGRAM YOU WILL:
Develop confidence in your ability to complete an independent research project Use your own research to produce an innovative, discipline-based product or performance Explore an area of interest and passion Improve communication and presentation skills
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY Essential knowledge and skills:
o o o o o RESEARCH PROCESS PRODUCT DESIGN PRESENTATION PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
1st SEMESTER: O Specific skills taught O O Skills will enable students to O Select a topic O O Create a proposal Efficiently research O Cite sources properly O Etc.
Practice with “mini” research activities
2nd SEMESTER: O Apply skills taught first semester on self selected topic O Create a final product “…using application, analysis, and synthesis…” O Plan, organize, and execute a final product or performance and present
Resources and Materials
Books and periodicals Electronic research tools Consultation with professionals in the field Media and technology that enhances presentations Texas Performance Standards Project resources: www.texaspsp.org
Course Delivery
O Classroom setting O Checkpoints O Long-term and short-term deadlines O Grades
For more information about gtism…
Contact: O O G/T Facilitator, Sherry Luce @ [email protected]
Teacher, Elise Dillard @ [email protected]
O If you are interested in mentoring a student, please email Sherry Luce with your name and your field/profession.