Gifted Curricular Models
Study guide by Nathan Thompson
(Informed by NM Gifted Ed Tech Manual)
Tech Assistance Manual
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ALM
MCTCT
CoRT
Parallel Curriculum
Problem-Based
Learning
• Project-Based Learning
• Operation
Houndstooth
• Three-Ring Conception
of Giftedness
• Triad Enrichment
Model
• SOI
• William and Mary ICM
Areas of Giftedness Application
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Self Understanding • Skills of an
Independent
Interpersonal Skills
Learner
Thinking Skills
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Advanced
Creativity
Knowledge
Interest
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Future
Studies
Development
• Communication
Skillls
ALM
• Developed to meet the needs of diversified
cognition, emotional and social needs
• Created by ___________ and _________
• Emphasizes five areas:
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– I_________ D_________
– E_________
– S_________
– I__-D_______ S______
Autonomous Learner Model
• Developed to meet the needs of diversified
cognition, emotional and social needs
• Created by Betts and Kercher
• Emphasizes five areas:
– Orientation
– Individual Development
– Enrichment
– Seminar
– In-Depth Seminar
MCTCT
• Created by ________ ________
• Also known as “_________ Unlimited”, a product
of the National Diffusion Network of the U.S.
Dept of Education
• Includes five “talent” areas:
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P_______ T________
C____________
P_________
D_______-M_______
F_________
Model of Creative Thinking
and Critical Thinking
• Created by Calvin Taylor
• Also known as “Talents Unlimited”, a product of
the National Diffusion Network of the U.S. Dept
of Education
• Includes five “talent” areas:
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Productive Thinking
Communication
Planning
Decision-Making
Forecasting
CoRT Thinking Programme
• Created by E______ de ____
• “Thinking is a skill that is practical and
objective,” according to Thompson (2012).
• Emphasis on learning how to think:
– G________
– C________
– O________
– C_________
Cognitive Research Trust
Thinking Programme
• Created by Edward de Bono
• “Thinking is a skill that is practical and
objective,” according to Thompson (2012).
• Emphasis on learning how to think:
– Generatively
– Creatively
– Operationally
– Constructively
P____ C_____ M____
• F__ interrelated designs:
– C___
– C______
– P_____
– I______
Parallel Curriculum Model
• Four interrelated designs:
– Core
– Connections
– Practice
– Identity
Problem-Based Learning
• When students _________this approach is
i_____-based approach to learning.
Problem-Based Learning
• When students actively make the problem this
approach is inquiry-based approach to
learning.
Project-Based Learning
• Student-centered
• Problem-based
• Inquiry-based
O_____ H____ Intervention Theory
about Social Capitol
• Study of how
n_______ f_____
contribute to the
development of
giftedness
• O_____, C______,
R______, S_______,
E_____, V_____
• Includes six methods
for teaching these
“values”
Operation Houndstooth Intervention
Theory about Social Capitol
• Study of how
nonacademic factors
contribute to the
development of
giftedness
• Optimism, Courage,
Romance, Sensitivity,
Energy, Vision
• Includes methods for
teaching these
“values”
Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness
• Developed by Renzoulli
• Three clusters:
– Above average ability
– Task commitment
– Creativity
Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness
• Developed by R______
• Interaction necessary for creative-productive
accomplishment
• Three clusters:
– ____________
– ____________
– ____________
T___ E____ M______
• Developed by R______
• T____ types of enrichment activities used to:
– M_____
– Develop H_____ L_____ T_____
– “______” Investigations and Problem Solving
Triad Enrichment Model
• Developed by Renzoulli
• Three types of enrichment activities used to:
– Motivate
– Develop Higher Level Thinking
– Real World Investigations and Problem Solving
Structure of Intellect (SOI)
• Developed by J.P. Guilford in 1967
• Emphasis: Thinking Skills, Creativity,
Communication Skills
• Two components:
– Indentification
– Instructional Support
Integrated Curriculum Model
(William and Mary)
• Three dimensions:
– Advanced Content
– High Level Processes and Product Development
– Interdisciplinary Concepts, issues and themes
• Areas of giftedness (from Tech Manual table):
– Thinking skills, creativity, communication,
Independent Learner skills, advanced knowledge