AIG~IRP: Developing Instructional Resources to Support AIG Learners and the SCOS

DPI RttT AIG Institute Winter 2012-13PresentersCaroline C. Eidson and Sneha Shah-ColtraneDPI ~ AIG Institute

READY SYNERGYNew Opportunity

Instructionally, whats working with regard to teaching AIG learners?Whats not working?Discuss with table group.

Prepare to share.

Whats working:Whats not working:

OUR CHALLENGE

How can we support the field? Support you?

AIG ~ IRP

Instructional Resources Project to support AIG learners

Resources developed by NC teachers and oversight from Content and AIG specialists.Draft lessons are posted under AIG Institute materials for browsing.

K-12 resources in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies will be uploaded to AIG Wiki in February and later available in Homebase.

Why is the AIG~IRP Project important?Constant Focus on AIG AIG: All Day, Every Day

Intentional and Meaningful Resources, Lessons

Connection between SCOS and Whats Good for AIG

Realization: Microcosm of Your Experience

AIG~IRP TEMPLATE

AIG~IRP Resource Exploration and RevisionTECHNICAL LENS:Is the resource replicable? Could another teacher pick it up and teach with it? Usable it as is?

CONTENT LENS:Does the lesson address the stated standards? Is it focused on the primary standards? Does it reflect the content effectively?

GIFTED LENS:Does the lesson meet the needs of gifted learners? Does it provide sufficient challenge? Does it incorporate effective gifted instructional practices?

Explore Sample Pre-Revise AIG~IRP Resource

Use Recording SheetDiscuss with table group. Document thoughts. Prepare to share.

Observations

Explore Sample Post-Revise AIG~IRP Resource

Use Recording SheetDiscuss with table group. Document thoughts. Prepare to share.

Observations

Teacher ObservationsEveryone has to have a first lesson!Hard to receive feedback; but it is critical and helped me to learn so much. It pushed me to think deeper and go out of my comfort zone.Revisions became deeper and more meaningful overtime.You get better throughout the process.

What works for AIG: Lessons Learned

Open-Ended Tasks and Questions that include clearly-defined expectations

High-Level Questions that require evaluation, synthesis and application and steer clear of recall and restatement

Connections to real-world problems and issues that are clear and authentic

What works for AIG: Lessons Learned

Integration of technology in authentic and challenging ways

Creative applications that add depth, not fluff

Variety in subject matter, process, and product

What works for AIG: Lessons Learned

Work with following strategies/techniques:

Concept-based teachingConcept developmentCurriculum CompactingHigher-Level QuestioningIndependent ProjectsProblem-based LearningSeminars Paideia and SocraticTiered assignments

Content Area Suggestions forTeachers of AIG LearnersELA and Literacy

Understand text complexity and choose texts that are complex and meaningful.

Extend the standard by going deeper into that particular standard, integrating another standard, adding a companion text, or looking toward the next grade level.

Know the standards and the 3 shifts to ensure rigor in lessons and effective instruction.

Focus on differentiating process and product while still maintaining focus on standards.

Content Area Suggestions forTeachers of AIG LearnersMathematics

Develop high-leverage tasks with multiple entry points where complexity of math can extend knowledge.

Integrate real-world problems and issues that promote complexity and application of mathematics.

Create a personal connection for students with advanced mathematics and numbers.

Know and understand the 3 shifts and the impact on instruction.

Content Area Suggestions forTeachers of AIG LearnersScience

Keep Science the focus. Even when you integrate other standards, keep science clear and meaningful.

Know, understand and facilitate learning of advanced and strong content.

Pose in-depth questions that are sophisticated and not focused on fact recall.

Foster student curiosity and develop student passions.

Content Area Suggestions forTeachers of AIG LearnersSocial Studies

Keep Social Studies the focus. Even when you integrate other standards, keep social studies clear and meaningful.

Use multiple sources to vary perspectives and add complexity to learning.

Develop projects that focus on concept development and critical topics related to standards.

Integrate real-world issues and problems to make learning authentic and meaningful.

As you go back to your LEAs and facilitate PD

Tips for ImplementationTECHNICAL LENS

Ensure that teachers understand the parts of the template and what should be included in each (Engage, Elaborate, Evaluate)

Set a reasonable timeline that moves the project forward but is doable; work through PLCs and other collaborative groups

Establish an accessible method for collecting and revising resources. Organize storing and revision process. Develop consistent naming folders and files and create separate folders for each subject area

Plan to meet occasionally with resource developers to assess progress and make needed tweaks to process

Tips for ImplementationCONTENT LENS

Ensure teachers understand the new SCOS and content updates.

Ensure teachers remember strategies for gifted education.

Provide revisions to resources from both content area and AIG specialists. Partner with regular education and other content areas.

Remind resource developers that it wont work to try to retro-fit past lessons to the new standards. In most cases, they will need to begin anew.

On-going process of development, sharing and implementing.

Your Ideas for facilitating PD in your own LEA/School.

OUR VISIONTo help teachers meet the needs of AIG learners byConnecting AIGSCOS

Developing intentional and meaningful resources for the classroom

Focusing on AIG: All Day, Every Day

AIG: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!DPI AIG WIKIhttp://ncaig.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Home

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Sneha Shah-ColtraneDPI Director, Gifted Education and Advanced ProgramsSneha.shahcoltrane@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3849

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