[MOSAIC] gifted cluster class

[Renee]

Here are a couple of summaries of position statements from the National  
Association for Gifted Education:

ADDRESSING AFFECTIVE NEEDS OF GIFTED CHILDREN
Educational and counseling programs must provide all children with  
opportunities to develop understanding of themselves and their role in  
society. Because, by definition, gifted children differ significantly  
from others, these programs should be responding to the social  
emotional or affective characteristics that distinguish gifted students  
from others

DIFFERENTIATION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
NAGC supports the provision of appropriate quality educational  
experiences for all students across the spectrum of ability,  
background, and achievement. The learning needs of gifted students  
often differ from those of other students and should be addressed  
through differentiation, a modification of curriculum and instruction  
based on the assessed achievement and interests of individual students.

More complete statements can be accessed at  
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=375

The very idea that a district/school would create a gifted cluster  
class and then mandate that the basal be strictly adhered to is really  
absurd to the max, in my opinion.

Renee


On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:25 AM, ljackson wrote:

> I think I get it.  How does lock step, one size fits all instruction  
> make
> sense in a gift and talented classroom?  Course, I think this is a  
> valid
> question for every group of learners.
>
> Lori
>
>
> On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, "rr1981 at aol.com" <rr1981 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Laura,
>>
>> Your question is confusing, can you clarify?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Laura Cannon <lcannon at satx.rr.com>
>> To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'
>> <mosaic at literacyworkshop.org>
>> Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am
>> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
>>
>>
>>
>> How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain  
>> order?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org
>> [mailto:mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of  
>> rr1981 at aol.com
>> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM
>> To: What at rly-mg10.mx.aol.com; I at rly-mg10.mx.aol.com;
>> mosaic at literacyworkshop.org
>> Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
>>
>>
>>
>> I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted  
>> cluster
>> class.  We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a
>> particular order.  I want to teach the students about thick and thin
>> questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read.  
>>  Does
>> anyone have any other suggestions?
>> This is the first time that I will have the gifted class.
>>
>> Rosie
>>
>>
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