Module 1 | Differentiation | Readworks: https://www.readworks.org/find-content#!q:/g:/t:/pt:/features:/ | Levelled texts |
| | https://newsela.com/signin | Similar to Readworks but more updated material |
Module 2 | Ideal Classroom | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZz9JrG0mo | Strategies teachers can use in the gifted classroom |
| | https://tenneyschool.com/ideal-learning-environment-gifted-and-talented-students/ | Ways to create the ideal learning environment |
Module 3 | RAFT | https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/how-to-use-the-raft-strategy-in-the-classroom-to-develop-reading-and-writing-skills/#:~:text=It%20teaches%20them%20the%20important,important%20concepts%20faced%20with%20writing. | Sample of RAFT strategy being used |
| Technology | https://padlet.com/ | Collect student responses in real time Pre approve responses before they are posted |
Module 4 | Design Thinking | https://medium.com/synapse/design-thinking-can-work-in-any-subject-2664b052203d | LAUNCH the students |
| Motivating Gifted Students | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWv1VdDeoRY | Carol Dweck video: A Study on Praise and Mindsets |
Module 5 | Project Based Learning in Middle School | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmafEm6BHQ&list=PL3B4723DD57BCB41A | One teacher’s story of how she incorporated Project Based Learning |
| Problem Based Learning | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGoJIQYGpYk | |
| Problem Based Learning vs Project Based Learning | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccsu3UwfdNo | The differences explained with examples |
Module 6 | Talent Development | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyCA0r2Dq2U | Talent Development Simplified |
| Gifted Education for All | https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/gifted-education-comes-up-short-for-low-income-and-black-students/2021/04 | Article which includes what you should know to improve |