A Meaningful Mess: Real Conversations about Gifted Education and Genius Hour
A Meaningful Mess: Real Conversations about Gifted Education and Genius Hour
Andi McNair
Episode 57: Extensions for Gifted Learners (with Megan Minno)
37 minutes Posted Aug 26, 2022 at 12:56 pm.
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Extensions for Gifted Learners (with Megan Minno)

What does it look like when gifted specialists and general education teachers collaborate to co-plan and co-teach?  In this episode, Megan Minno and I share experiences and practical ideas that can be utilized to meet the needs of gifted learners in a manageable way.

"When we know better, we do better."  ~ Maya Angelou

*BTW, if you'd like to see a video of our conversation, please visit my Facebook page. The entire conversation is there on video for you to watch and enjoy.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • What do co-planning and co-teaching look like
  • Three practical ways to extend learning for gifted learners
  • How to utilize Depth of Knowledge when planning to make sure learning is meaningful
  • The role that pre-assessments and check-ins can play when extending learning
  • How to utilize Depth and Complexity in the way that they were intended
  • How using different entry points and make learning meaningful for gifted learners
  • What is MDF and how you can use it in your classroom

Resources:

What is Hexagonal Thinking?

Everything You Need to Know about Depth and Complexity

JTaylor - Depth and Complexity Resources

Most Difficult First

Megan's Contact Information

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Instagram

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