Teaching Materials Categorized by Differentiation Strategy

The resources in this lengthy collection are organized according to the content, process and product differentiation strategies involved in them.  Some resources appear frequently, under more than one differentiation strategy, because they have the potential to provide experiences involving more than one strategy.  You’ll notice some are oldies, but they’re goodies.

Only a few of the resources in this collection were developed with the abilities and needs of high ability learners in mind, but when introduced with appropriate supports, they have the potential to respond to them in rich and powerful ways.

Notable exceptions are the outstanding array of curriculum units and resources developed by Joyce VanTassel-Baska and her colleagues from the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary.  Some of their ‘teaching models’ (scaffolding templates and graphic organizers) are available on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php).

Two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Please note:  This collection is by no means complete.  It is a work in progress.  If you have favourite resources that involves one or more of the differentiation strategies, please let me know.  Email your suggestions to kanevsky@sfu.ca.

CONTENT DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES

Abstractness

Online resources

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s teaching models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php

(Hu)mans: A Course of Study (www.macosonline.org), the still amazing interdisciplinary social studies, philosophy, anthropology program from the 1970s known as Man: A Course of Study.  All student and professional development materials and media can be found on their website.

Print resources

Adair, S., Barker, B., Ivans, D., Sconiers, Z., Shennan, B., & Welmers, M. (1987). The Sky’s the Limit! With Math and Science (Aerodynamics, Grades 5-9). Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Barrett, K., Bergman, L., Dornfest, G., Lipner, L., & Willard, C. (1992). Investigating Artifacts: Making Masks, Creating Myths, Exploring Middens (Grades K-6). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley.

Battcher, D., Erickson, S., Martini, K., Rogers, C., Shennan, W. B., & Wiebe, A. (1993). Machine Shop. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Blizzard, G. S.  (1992). Come look with me:  Exploring landscape art with children. Charlottesville: Thomasson-Grant, Inc.

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them). Two publishers distribute the curriculum developed by the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Downton, A., Knight, R., Clarke, D., & Lewis, G. (2006). Mathematics Assessment for Learning:  Rich Tasks and Work Samples. Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne).

Easterday, K. E., Henry, L., & Simpson, F. M. (Eds.) (1981). Activities for Junior High School and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher and the Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Gallagher, S.A. (2012). Concept Development: A Hilda Taba Teaching Strategy.  Unionville, NY: Royal Fireworks Press.

Hosking, W. (1990). Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Assn.

Jagoda, S., Buller, D., Malone, L., & Sneider, C. (1996). Shapes, Loops & Images: Exhibit Guide. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Masiello, T. S. (2010). Guiding Advanced Readers in Middle School. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Overholt, J., Aaberg, N., & Lindsey, J. (2008). Math Stories for Problem Solving Success: Ready-to-Use Activities Based on Real-Life Situations, Grades 6-12 (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass.

Overholt, J., & Kincheloe, L. (2010). Math Wise! Over 100 Hands-on Activities That Promote Real Math Understanding, Grades K-8 (2nd Ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Reimer, W. (2004). What’s Next? A Pattern Discovery Approach to Problem Solving, Volumes 1-3. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye : (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

Seymour, D., Laycock, M., & Holmberg, V. (1975). Aftermath (Volumes 1-4). Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.

Sheffield, L. J. (2003). Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Smith, S. E., & Backman, C. A. (Eds.) (1975). Games and Puzzles for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Tilley, R., & Willard, C. (1999). Secret Formulas (Grades 1-3). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Van Allsburg, C. (1984). The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

VanTassel-Baska, J. L., & Stambaugh, T. (Eds.) (2009). Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program (Levels 1-5/Grades 2-9). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

 

 

Complexity

Online resources

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s teaching models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php

(Hu)mans: A Course of Study (www.macosonline.org), the still amazing interdisciplinary social studies, philosophy, anthropology program from the 1970s known as Man: A Course of Study.  All student and professional development materials and media can be found on their website.

Kanevsky, L. (2003). Tiering with Venn Diagrams. Gifted Education Communicator, 34 (2), 42-44.

Rethinking Schools instructional materials, curriculum with a social justice orientation:  https://www.rethinkingschools.org/

Print resources

Adair, S., Barker, B., Ivans, D., Sconiers, Z., Shennan, B., & Welmers, M. (1987). The Sky’s the Limit! With Math and Science (Aerodynamics, Grades 5-9). Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (Eds.) (2001). A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: Longman.

Barrett, K., Bergman, L., Dornfest, G., Lipner, L., & Willard, C. (1992). Investigating Artifacts: Making Masks, Creating Myths, Exploring Middens (Grades K-6). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley.

Battcher, D., Erickson, S., Martini, K., Rogers, C., Shennan, W. B., & Wiebe, A. (1993). Machine Shop. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Beck, I. L., & McKeown, M. G. (2006). Improving Comprehension with Questioning the Author. New York: Scholastic.

Blizzard, G. S.  (1992). Come look with me:  Exploring landscape art with children. Charlottesville: Thomasson-Grant, Inc.

Britton, J., & Britton, W. (1992). Teaching Tessellating Art: Activities and Transparency Masters. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them).  See their teaching models on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php), and two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Downton, A., Knight, R., Clarke, D., & Lewis, G. (2006). Mathematics Assessment for Learning:  Rich Tasks and Work Samples. Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne).

Easterday, K. E., Henry, L., & Simpson, F. M. (Eds.) (1981). Activities for Junior High School and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher and the Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Engel, P. (1989). Origami from Angelfish to Zen. New York: Dover.

Fleischman, P. (1996). Dateline: Troy. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Fleischman, P. (1999). Weslandia. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Graham, A. (2003). Full Moon Afloat. David Bennett.

Graham, A. (2009). Full Moon Soup. Boxer Books.

Henry, B. (1987). Experiments with Patterns in Mathematics. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.

Henry, B. (1992). Those Amazing Reciprocals: Enrichment for Grades 7-12. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Hocking, C., Sneider, C., Erickson, J., & Golden, R. (1990). Global Warming & the Greenhouse Effect (Grades 7-10). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Hosking, W. (1990). Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Assn.

Jagoda, S., Buller, D., Malone, L., & Sneider, C. (1996). Shapes, Loops & Images: Exhibit Guide. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Jonas, A. (1990). Round Trip. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Kopp, J. (1992). Frog Math: Predict, Ponder, Play. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Masiello, T. S. (2010). Guiding Advanced Readers in Middle School. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

Phillips, C. (2001). The Philosophers’ Club. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Reimer, W. (2004). What’s Next? A Pattern Discovery Approach to Problem Solving, Volumes 1-3. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Robbins, A. (1989). 3d Puzzles to Cut and Construct & Solve. Dell.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye : (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

Seymour, D., Laycock, M., & Holmberg, V. (1975). Aftermath (Volumes 1-4). Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.

Sheffield, L. J. (2003). Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Simpson, J. W., Delaney, J. M., Carroll, K. L., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., & Olson, J. L. (1998). Creating Meaning through Art: Teacher as Choice Maker. Pearson.

Smith, S. E., & Backman, C. A. (Eds.) (1975). Games and Puzzles for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Stepien, W. J. (2009).  Problem-based learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2009). The Internet and problem-based learning (Ages 11-18). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Stepien, W. J., & Pyke, S. L. (1997). Designing Problem-Based Learning Units. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 380-400.

Taba, H., & Others (1971). A Teacher’s Handbook to Elementary Social Studies: An Inductive Approach (Revised Edition). San Francisco, CA: Addison-Wesley.

Tan, S. (2006). The Arrival. New York: Arthur A. Levine Book.

Tilley, R., & Willard, C. (1999). Secret Formulas (Grades 1-3). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

 

Extracurricular topics

Online resource

Rethinking Schools instructional materials, curriculum with a social justice orientation:  https://www.rethinkingschools.org/

Print resources

Britton, J., & Britton, W. (1992). Teaching Tessellating Art: Activities and Transparency Masters. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Dailey, D., & Cotabish, A. (Eds.). (2017). Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Engel, P. (1989). Origami from Angelfish to Zen. New York: Dover.

Lewis, B. A. (1998). The Kid’s Guide to Social Action. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Press.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

VanTassel-Baska, J. V., & Avery, L. D. (2012).  Changing Tomorrow: Leadership Curriculum for High-Ability Students (Books 1-3).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

 

Lives & Living

Online resource

50 Famous People Who Failed At Their First Attempt At Career Success:  http://www.budbilanich.com/50-famous-people-who-failed-at-their-first-attempt-at-career-success/

Print resources

Betts, G. T., & Kercher, J. K. (1999). Autonomous Learner Model: Optimizing Ability. Greeley, Colorado: ALPS Publishing.

Canfield, J., & Wells, H. C. (1994). 100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Galbraith, J. (2009). The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide for Ages 10 & Under. Minneapolis, MNY: Free Spirit Press.

Galbraith, J., & Delisle, J. R. (1996). The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Press.

VanTassel-Baska, J. V., & Avery, L. D. (2012).  Changing Tomorrow: Leadership Curriculum for High-Ability Students (Books 1-3).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

 

 

Organization for Learning Value

Online resources

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s teaching models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php

Gallagher, S.–See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

(Hu)mans: A Course of Study (www.macosonline.org), the still amazing interdisciplinary social studies, philosophy, anthropology program from the 1970s known as Man: A Course of Study.  All student and professional development materials and media can be found on their website.

Print resources

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them).  See their teaching models on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php), and two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye : (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

 

 

Real Life Topics

Online resources

Gallagher, S. A.–See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

Rethinking Schools instructional materials, curriculum with a social justice orientation:  https://www.rethinkingschools.org/

Sample problem-based learning problems: http://www1.udel.edu/inst/resources/sample-problems.html

Print resources

Gallagher, S. A. (2012). Problem Based Learning: In Your Classroom. Unionville, NY: Royal Fireworks Press.

Christensen, L. (2000). Reading, Writing, and Rising Up: Teaching About Social Justice and the Power of the Written Word. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, Ltd.

Gutstein, E., & Peterson, B. (Eds.) (2005). Rethinking Mathematics: Teaching Social Justice by the Numbers. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools, Ltd.

Stepien, W. J. (2009).  Problem-based learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2009). The Internet and problem-based learning (Ages 11-18). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

 

 

Self-Selected Content

Online resources

I Was Just Wondering learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

I Need to Know learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

Kanevsky, L. (2002). Choice: A Way to Share Responsibility for Differentiating Curriculum. Gifted Education Communicator, 33 (3), 48-50. [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/3DMB1EkGPlVakpe]

Kanevsky’s list of content options (topics):  https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/Z8d0Nv51WDiUYpJ

Kingore’s KWRDL (Know–Want to Know-Resources–Do–Learned) Form:  http://www.bertiekingore.com/learning.htm

Kingore’s Student Proposal for a Replacement Task (Kingore): http://www.bertiekingore.com/replacement_task.pdf

Possibility for Learning Survey [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=125]

The “Dare to Differentiate” webpage offers a collection of resources for developing learning centers and stations: http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Learning+Centers

Print resources

Kohn, A. (1993). Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. Phi Delta Kappan, 75 (1), 8-20.

Polette, N. (1984). The Research Book: For Gifted Programs K-8. O’Fallon, MO: Book Lures.

Polette, N. (2008). Research Without Copying: For Primary Grades. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (2008). Stop the Copying with Wild & Wacky Research Projects.  Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Polette, N. (2009). Research Without Copying (3rd ed.). Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Renzulli, J. S. (1997). Interest-A-Lyzer: Family of Instruments. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Schack, G. D., & Starko, A. J. (1998). Research Comes Alive: Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Middle and High School Students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

 

 

PROCESS DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES

Complex Thinking

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s teaching models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php

College of William and Mary Teaching Models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php   

Competitive problem-solving programs

Gallagher, S. A.–> See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

  • Materials to assist with development of activities with updated version of Bloom’s Taxonomy: https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/0D7OKndGF254nyH

Mathematics resources:

Paul & Elder’s Critical Thinking (http://www.criticalthinking.org/) and more critical thinking resources:

Sample problem-based learning problems: http://www1.udel.edu/inst/resources/sample-problems.html

Simulations

Templates and ideas for using Venn Diagrams: http://www.readingquest.org/strat/venn.html

The Ethics Primer:   https://www.nwabr.org/teacher-center/ethics-primer#overview

Print Resources

Adair, S., Barker, B., Ivans, D., Sconiers, Z., Shennan, B., & Welmers, M. (1987). The Sky’s the Limit! With Math and Science (Aerodynamics, Grades 5-9). Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation

Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (Eds.) (2001). A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: Longman.

Ball, W. H., & Brewer, P. (2000). Socratic Seminars in the Block. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Barrett, K., Bergman, L., Dornfest, G., Lipner, L., & Willard, C. (1992). Investigating Artifacts: Making Masks, Creating Myths, Exploring Middens (Grades K-6). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley.

Battcher, D., Erickson, S., Martini, K., Rogers, C., Shennan, W. B., & Wiebe, A. (1993). Machine Shop. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Beck, I. L., & McKeown, M. G. (2006). Improving Comprehension with Questioning the Author. New York: Scholastic.

Black, H., & Black, S. (1990). Organizing Thinking: Graphic Organizers (Book Ii). Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Press & Software.

Black, S., &  Black, H. (1992). Organizing Thinking: Graphic Organizers (Book I). Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Press & Software.

Blizzard, G. S.  (1992). Come look with me:  Exploring landscape art with children. Charlottesville: Thomasson-Grant, Inc.

Britton, J., & Britton, W. (1992). Teaching Tessellating Art: Activities and Transparency Masters. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Byrne, G. (2011). Using Socratic circles to develop critical thinking skills.  Practically Primary, 16(2), 13-15.

Chowning, J. T. (2009).  Socratic seminars in the science class.  The Science Teacher, 76(7), 36-41.

Colburn, A. (2009).  Ask questions–and listen!  The Science Teacher, 76(5), 10.

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them).  See their teaching models on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php), and two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Copeland, M. (2005). Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

Davidson, K., & Decker, T. (2006).  Bloom’s & Beyond: Higher Level Questions & Activities for the Creative Classroom.  Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Dillon, J. T. (1978). Using questions to depress student thought. The School Review, 87(1), 50-63.

Dillon, J. T. (1979). Alternatives to questioning. The High School Journal, 62(5), 217-222.

Dillon, J. T. (1981). To question and not to question during discussion: 1. Questioning and discussion. Journal of Teacher Education, 32(5), 51-55.

Dillon, J. T. (1981). To question and not to question during discussion: II.  Non-questioning techniques. Journal of Teacher Education, 32(6), 15-20.

Downton, A., Knight, R., Clarke, D., & Lewis, G. (2006). Mathematics Assessment for Learning:  Rich Tasks and Work Samples. Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne).

Easterday, K. E., Henry, L., & Simpson, F. M. (Eds.) (1981). Activities for Junior High School and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher and the Mathematics Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Fleischman, P. (1996). Dateline: Troy. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Fleischman, P. (1999). Weslandia. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Gallagher, S. A. (2012). Concept Development: A Hilda Taba Teaching Strategy.  Unionville, NY: Royal Fireworks Press.

Graham, A. (2003). Full Moon Afloat. David Bennett.

Graham, A. (2009). Full Moon Soup. Boxer Books.

Henry, B. (1987). Experiments with Patterns in Mathematics. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.

Henry, B. (1992). Those Amazing Reciprocals: Enrichment for Grades 7-12. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Hocking, C., Sneider, C., Erickson, J., & Golden, R. (1990). Global Warming & the Greenhouse Effect (Grades 7-10). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Hosking, W. (1990). Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Assn.

Jagoda, S., Buller, D., Malone, L., & Sneider, C. (1996). Shapes, Loops & Images: Exhibit Guide. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Johnson, N. (1995). Active Questioning. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Jonas, A. (1990). Round Trip. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Koellner-Clark, K., Stallings, L. L., & Hoover, S. A. (2002). Socratic seminars for mathematics.  The Mathematics Teacher, 95(9), 682-687.

Le, K. G., & DeFilippo, C. L. (2008). Little philosophers. Educational Leadership, 66(2), 66-69.

Martin, S., & McMillan, D. (1986). Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

McMillan, D., & Martin, S. (1988). More Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

Moeller, V. J., & Moeller, M. V. (2002).  Socratic seminars and literature circles.  Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Overholt, J., & Kincheloe, L. (2010). Math Wise! Over 100 Hands-on Activities That Promote Real Math Understanding, Grades K-8 (2nd Ed.). Jossey-Bass.

Overholt, J., AAberg, N., & Lindsey, J. (1990). Math Stories for Problem Solving Success: Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 7-12. West Nyack, NY:

Parnes, S. J. (1966). Creative Behavior Guidebook. Buffalo, NY: State University of New York.

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2007). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.

Phillips, C. (2001). The Philosophers’ Club. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Reimer, W. (2004). What’s Next? A Pattern Discovery Approach to Problem Solving, Volumes 1-3. Fresno, CA: AIMS Education Foundation.

Rethinking Schools instructional materials, curriculum with a social justice orientation:  https://www.rethinkingschools.org/

Robbins, A. (1989). 3D Puzzles to Cut and Construct & Solve. Dell.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye : (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

Seymour, D., Laycock, M., & Holmberg, V. (1975). Aftermath (Volumes 1-4). Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.

Sheffield, L. J. (2003). Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Simpson, J. W., Delaney, J. M., Carroll, K. L., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., & Olson, J. L. (1998). Creating Meaning through Art: Teacher as Choice Maker. Pearson.

Small, M. (2012). Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Small, M., & Lin, A. (2010). More Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Secondary Mathematics Instruction. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Smith, S. E., & Backman, C. A. (Eds.) (1975). Games and Puzzles for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Stepien, W. J. (2009).  Problem-based learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Stepien, W. J., & Pyke, S. L. (1997). Designing Problem-Based Learning Units. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 380-400.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2009). The Internet and problem-based learning (Ages 11-18). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Taba, H., & Others (1971). A Teacher’s Handbook to Elementary Social Studies: An Inductive Approach (Revised Edition). San Francisco, CA: Addison-Wesley.

Tan, S. (2006). The Arrival. New York: Arthur A. Levine Book.

Tilley, R., & Willard, C. (1999). Secret Formulas (Grades 1-3). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Treffinger, D., Isaksen, S. G., & Dorval, K. B. (2000). Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction (4th Ed.). Sarasota FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Van Allsburg, C. (1984). The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

VanTassel-Baska, J. L., & Stambaugh, T. (Eds.) (2009). Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program (Levels 1-5/Grades 2-9). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Wiederhold, C. W. (1998). Cooperative Learning & Higher-Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Cooperative Learning.

 

 

Expert Methods of Inquiry

Online resource

Sandra Kaplan’s webpage for “Think like a disciplinarian” activities: http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~skaplan/pdf/disp.pdf

Print resources

Becker, H. S. (1986). Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

Draze, D. (1979). Asking Questions, Finding Answers. San Luis Obispo, CA: Dandy Lion Publications.

Elbow, P. (1998). Writing without Teachers. Oxford University Press.

Fink, A. (2008). How to Conduct Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Fleischman, P. (1996). Dateline: Troy. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Gibbons, M. (1991). How to Become an Expert (Grades 5-8). Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Henry, B. (1987). Experiments with Patterns in Mathematics. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.

Hines, M. E. (2006).  Open Your Eyes: A Parallel of Practice Unit on Visual Art History and Artistry for Middle School Students. In Tomlinson, C. A., Kaplan, S. N., Purcell, J. H., Leppien, J. H., Burns, D. E., & C. A. Strickland (Ed.)), The Parallel Curriculum in the Classroom (Book 2): Units for Application across the Content Areas K-12. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Hocking, C., Sneider, C., Erickson, J., & Golden, R. (1990). Global Warming & the Greenhouse Effect (Grades 7-10). Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Horn, C., & Strauss, J. (2006).  Historical Sleuthing: A Parallel of Practice Unit for Middle School Students. In Tomlinson, C. A., Kaplan, S. N., Purcell, J. H., Leppien, J. H., Burns, D. E., & C. A. Strickland (Ed.), The Parallel Curriculum in the Classroom (Book 2): Units for Application across the Content Areas K-12. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Hosking, W. (1990). Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Assn.

Imbeau, M. B. (Ed.) (2011).  Parallel Curriculum Units for Grades K-5. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kaplan, S. N., Guzman, I., Tomlinson, C. A. (Eds.)(2009).  Using the Parallel Curriculum Model in Urban Settings, Grades K-8.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kopp, J. (1992). Frog Math: Predict, Ponder, Play. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California.

Leppien, J. H., and Purcell, J. H. (Eds.) (2011).  Parallel Curriculum Units for Science, Grades 6-12.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Phillips, C. (2001). The Philosophers’ Club. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Purcell, J. H., and Leppien, J. H. (Eds.) (2009).  Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Purcell, J. H., and Leppien, J. H. (Eds.) (2010). Parallel Curriculum Units for Social Studies, Grades 6-12.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Schack, G. D., & Starko, A. J. (1998). Research Comes Alive: Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Middle and High School Students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Simpson, J. W., Delaney, J. M., Carroll, K. L., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., & Olson, J. L. (1998). Creating Meaning through Art: Teacher as Choice Maker. Pearson.

Starko, A. J., & Schack, G. D. (1991). Looking for Data in All the Right Places: A Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Young Investigators. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Various (Various). Come Look with Me (Series). Charlottesville, VA: Thomasson-Grant Inc.

Weitzman, D. (1975). My Backyard History Book. Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co.

 

 

Group Interaction

Online resources

Cooperative Games: Learning for Life

Downloadable pdf for newsletter from Canadian Assn for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance with a variety of non-competitive activities for building relationships and community.  [http://www.phecanada.ca/sites/default/files/cooperative_games.pdf]

Gallagher, S. A.–See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

Ohio State University’s online resources for team-building:  https://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/workshops/online-resources

School Reform Initiative:  A Community of Learners

Look in the “Reflection and Community” folder to find pdfs describing more than 60 activities.

http://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/protocols/?wpfb_cat=26#wpfb-cat-26

Simulations

Team-building exercises

Think-Pair-Share: http://www.readingquest.org/strat/tps.html

Print resources

Abrami, P. C., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., De Simone, C., d’Apollonia, S., & Howden, J. (1995). Classroom connections: Understanding and using cooperative learning. Toronto, ON: Harcourt Brace & Co.

Cohen, E. G., & Lotan, R. A. (2014). Designing groupwork: Strategies for the heterogeneous classroom (3rd ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.

Dillon, J. T. (1978). Using questions to depress student thought. The School Review, 87(1), 50-63.

Dillon, J. T. (1979). Alternatives to questioning. The High School Journal, 62(5), 217-222.

Dillon, J. T. (1981). To question and not to question during discussion: 1. Questioning and discussion. Journal of Teacher Education, 32(5), 51-55.

Dillon, J. T. (1981). To question and not to question during discussion: II.  Non-questioning techniques. Journal of Teacher Education, 32(6), 15-20.

Gallagher, S. A. (1997). Problem-Based Learning: Where Did It Come from, What Does It Do, and Where Is It Going? Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 332-362.

Gallagher, S. A. (2005).  Adapting Problem-Based Learning for Gifted Students. In Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (Ed.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted (2nd Ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Galton, M. (2010). Assessing group work. In P. L. Peterson, E. L. Baker, & B. McGaw (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education (pp. 342-347). London: Elsevier Science.

Gillies, R. M. (2007). Cooperative learning: Integrating theory and practice. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.

Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (1999). Learning together and alone: Cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning (5th Ed.). Pearson.

Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (1988). Critical Thinking through Structured Controversy. Educational Leadership, 45 (8), 58-64.

Kagan, S., & Kagan, M. (2009).  Kagan cooperative learning.  San Clemente, CA:  Kagan Publishing.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

New Games Foundation (1976 and 1981).  New games book and More new games! New York: Doubleday.

Northwest Association for Biomedical Research. (2008). An ethics primer:  Lesson ideas and ethics background. Seattle, WA: Northwest Association for Biomedical Research. [Download 180-page resource @ http://nwabr.org/teacher-center/ethics-primer#lessons]

Orlick, T. (2006).  Cooperative games and sports (2nd ed.).  Champaign, IL:  Human Kinetics.

Overholt, J., Aaberg, N., & Lindsey, J. (1990). Math Stories for Problem Solving Success: Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 7-12. West Nyack, NY:

Stepien, W. J. (2002). Problem-Based Learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6). Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2000). The Internet and Problem-Based Learning: Developing Solutions through the Web (Ages 11-18). Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Wiliam, D., & Leahy, S. (2015). Embedding formative assessment. West Palm Beach, FL: Learning Sciences International. [Chapter 6:  Activating students as learning resources for one another]

Individual Pursuits

Online resources

I Was Just Wondering learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

I Need to Know learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

Kanevsky, L. (2002). Choice: A Way to Share Responsibility for Differentiating Curriculum. Gifted Education Communicator, 33 (3), 48-50. [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/3DMB1EkGPlVakpe]

KWRDL form: http://www.bertiekingore.com/KWRDL.pdf

Possibility for Learning Survey [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=125]

Print resources

Betts, G., Carey, R., & Kapushion, B. (2016).  Autonomous Learner Model Resource Book. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Draze, D. (1979). Asking Questions, Finding Answers. San Luis Obispo, CA: Dandy Lion Publications.

Draze, D. (2005). Project Planner. San Luis Obispo, CA: Dandy Lion Publications.

Everly, J., & Weaver, C. H. (1999). Personal Projects: 21 Projects for Self-Discovery & Celebration. San Luis Obispo, CA: Dandy Lion Publications.

Gibbons, M. (1991). How to Become an Expert (Grades 5-8). Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Gibbons, M. (2002). The Self-Directed Learning Handbook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Johnsen, S. K., & Johnson, K. L. (2007).  Independent study program (teacher’s guide, student booklet & resource cards).  Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Riley, T. L. (2013). The Best Competitions for Talented Kids. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Merritt, D. (2007).  Independent Study: Where Creative Minds Expand.  Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (1984). The Research Book: For Gifted Programs K-8. O’Fallon, MO: Book Lures.

Polette, N. (2008). Research Without Copying: For Primary Grades. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (2008). Stop the Copying with Wild & Wacky Research Projects.  Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Polette, N. (2009). Research Without Copying (3rd ed.). Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Schack, G. D., & Starko, A. J. (1998). Research Comes Alive: Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Middle and High School Students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Tallent-Runnels, M. K., & Candler-Lotven, A. C. (2007). Academic Competitions for Gifted Students: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Treffinger, D., & McEwen, P. (1989). Fostering Independent Creative Learning: Applying Creative Problem Solving to Independent Learning. East Aurora, NY: D.O.K. Publishers.

 

 

Inquiry-based

Online resources

Gallagher, S. A.–> See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

Sample problem-based learning problems: http://www1.udel.edu/inst/resources/sample-problems.html

WebQuests:  Search the collection at http://questgarden.com/search/  Evaluate each WebQuest thoroughly.  Some are outstanding and others are not or are incomplete.

Print resources

Banks, J. A. (1980). Teaching Strategies for the Social Studies: Inquiry, Valuing, and Decision-Making (4th Ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them).  See their teaching models on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php), and two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Gallagher, S. A. (1997). Problem-Based Learning: Where Did It Come from, What Does It Do, and Where Is It Going? Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 332-362.

Gallagher, S. A. (2005).  Adapting Problem-Based Learning for Gifted Students. In Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (Ed.), (Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted (2nd Ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Gallagher, S. A., Stepien, W. J., & Rosenthal, H. (1992). The Effects of Problem-Based Learning on Problem-Solving. Gifted Child Quarterly, 36 (4), 195-200.

Gibbons, M. (2002). The Self-Directed Learning Handbook: Challenging Adolescent Students to Excel. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Martin, S., & McMillan, D. (1986). Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

McMillan, D., & Martin, S. (1988). More Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

Merritt, D. (2007). Independent Study: Where Creative Minds Expand. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (1984). The Research Book: For Gifted Programs K-8. O’Fallon, MO: Book Lures.

Polette, N. (2008). Research Without Copying: For Primary Grades. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (2008). Stop the Copying with Wild & Wacky Research Projects.  Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Polette, N. (2009). Research Without Copying (3rd ed.). Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Prince, M. J., & Felder, R. M. (2006). Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods: Definitions, Comparisons, and Research Bases. Journal of Engineering Education, 95 (2), 123-138.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye : (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

Schack, G. D., & Starko, A. J. (1998). Research Comes Alive: Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Middle and High School Students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Stepien, W. J. (2009).  Problem-based learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6).  Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Stepien, W. J., & Pyke, S. L. (1997). Designing Problem-Based Learning Units. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 380-400.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2009). The Internet and problem-based learning (Ages 11-18). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

 

 

Open-endedness

Online resources

Gallagher, S. A.–See her problem-based learning materials at https://www.rfwp.com/pages/shelagh-gallagher/

Kanevsky, L. (2002). Opening Up Curriculum. Gifted Education Communicator, 33 (4), 52-53.

Sample problem-based learning problems: http://www1.udel.edu/inst/resources/sample-problems.html

Print resources

Ball, W. H., & Brewer, P. (2000). Socratic Seminars in the Block. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Banks, J. A. (1980). Teaching Strategies for the Social Studies: Inquiry, Valuing, and Decision-Making (4th Ed.). White Plains, NY: Longman.

Byrne, G. (2011). Using Socratic circles to develop critical thinking skills.  Practically Primary, 16(2), 13-15.

Chowning, J. T. (2009).  Socratic seminars in the science class.  The Science Teacher, 76(7), 36-41.

Colburn, A. (2009).  Ask questions–and listen!  The Science Teacher, 76(5), 10.

Copeland, M. (2005). Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School. Portland, ME:

Dillon, J. T. (1981). To Question and Not to Question During Discussion: II. Non-Questioning Techniques. Journal of Teacher Education, 32 (15), 15-20.

Gallagher, S. A. (2005).  Adapting Problem-Based Learning for Gifted Students. In Karnes, F. A., & Bean, S. M. (Ed.), Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted (2nd Ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Graham, A. (2003). Full Moon Afloat. David Bennett.

Graham, A. (2009). Full Moon Soup. Boxer Books.

Henry, B. (1987). Experiments with Patterns in Mathematics. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.

Koellner-Clark, K., Stallings, L. L., & Hoover, S. A. (2002). Socratic seminars for mathematics.  The Mathematics Teacher, 95(9), 682-687.

Le, K. G., & DeFilippo, C. L. (2008). Little philosophers. Educational Leadership, 66(2), 66-69.

Martin, S., & McMillan, D. (1986). Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

McMillan, D., & Martin, S. (1988). More Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

Moeller, V. J., & Moeller, M. V. (2002).  Socratic seminars and literature circles.  Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Ruef, K. (2003). The Private Eye: (5x) Looking/Thinking by Analogy – a Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind Seattle, WA: The Private Eye Project.

Simpson, J. W., Delaney, J. M., Carroll, K. L., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., & Olson, J. L. (1998). Creating Meaning through Art: Teacher as Choice Maker. Pearson.

Smith, S. E., & Backman, C. A. (Eds.) (1975). Games and Puzzles for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Readings from the Arithmetic Teacher. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Stepien, W. J. (2002). Problem-Based Learning with the Internet (Grades 3-6). Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Stepien, W. J., & Pyke, S. L. (1997). Designing Problem-Based Learning Units. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20 (4), 380-400.

Stepien, W. J., Senn, P. R., & Stepien, W. C. (2009). The Internet and problem-based learning (Ages 11-18). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Van Allsburg, C. (1984). The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Wiederhold, C. W. (1998). Cooperative Learning & Higher-Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Cooperative Learning.

Wills, H. (1971). Diffy. Arithmetic Teacher, 18 (6), 402-405.

 

 

Pacing

Online resources

Acceleration in general

Advanced Placement courses & information:  AP Central:  http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf

Compacting

Grade-skipping

Guidelines for developing an academic acceleration policy:  http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Resources/Policy_Guidelines/

Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration: http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/

Pre-assessment options:  http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Pre-Assessment

Videos on topics related to acceleration developed by Nova Scotia Learning Resources and Technology Services

Collection available at:  http://dvl.ednet.ns.ca/teacher-professional-development?page=9

  • Compacting  (3:04 minutes)
  • Concurrent or Dual Enrolment in high school and college/university (6:47 minutes)
  • Acceleration — Grade Skipping  (2:46 minutes)
  • Mentoring  (5:21 minutes)
  • Independent Study (11:20 minutes)
  • Advanced Courses Online (3:03 minutes)
  • International Baccalaureate (5:41 minutes)

Print resources

Assouline, S., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2003). Developing Mathematical Talent. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Assouline, S., Colangelo, N., Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Lipscomb, J., & Forstadt, L. (2009). Iowa Acceleration Scale, 3rd Ed., Manual: A Guide for Whole-Grade Acceleration, K-8. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.

Reis, S. M., & Purcell, J. H. (1993).  An analysis of content elimination and strategies used by elementary classroom teachers in the curriculum compacting process. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 16(2), 147-170.

Reis, S. M., Renzulli, J. S., & Burns, J. (2016).  Curriculum Compacting: A Guide to Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction through Enrichment and Acceleration (2nd ed.).  Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Renzulli, J. S., Smith, L. H., & Reis, S. M. (1982).  Curriculum compacting: an essential strategy for working with gifted students.  The Elementary School Journal, 82(3), 186-194.

Smutny, J. F., Walker, S. Y., & Meckstroth, E. A. (2007). Acceleration for Gifted Learners, K-5. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Starko, A. (1986a). It’s about time: In service strategies for curriculum compacting. Mansfield Centre, CT:  Creative Learning Press.

Starko, A. J. (1986).  Meeting the needs of the gifted throughout the school day: Techniques for curriculum compacting.  Roeper Review, 9(1), 27-33.

Winebrenner, S. (2001). Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Press.

 

 

Reasoning & Reflection

Online resources

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s teaching models:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php

Kanevsky, L. (2004). Social Issues Are a Great Place to Develop Metacognitive Awareness and Knowledge. Gifted Education Communicator, 35 (3), 49-51.  [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/nmJOkGanpeHv86x]

The Ethics Primer:   https://www.nwabr.org/teacher-center/ethics-primer#overview

Think-Pair-Share: http://www.readingquest.org/strat/tps.html

Three-Minute Pause:  http://www.readingquest.org/strat/3mp.html

Zuckerman, S. (1989).  My Mind Works in Different Ways:  https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/5CWqY3h9lYJdJBX

Print resources

Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (Eds.) (2001). A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: Longman.

Barber, J., Barrett, K., Beals, K., Bergman, L., & Diamond, M. C. (1999). Learning About Learning. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley.

Black, H., & Black, S. (1990). Organizing Thinking: Graphic Organizers (Book Ii). Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Press & Software.

Black, S., & Black, H. (1992). Organizing Thinking: Graphic Organizers (Book I). Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Press & Software.

College of William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s materials (all of them).  See their teaching models on the Center’s website (http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/teachingmodels/index.php), and two publishers distribute their curriculum:

Kendall Hunt:

Prufrock Press (www.prufrock.com) publishes the Center’s reading comprehension program (Jacob’s Ladder, K-9), leadership development program (Changing Tomorrow series), and a variety of materials for high ability students in math and science.

Gibbons, M. (2002). The Self-Directed Learning Handbook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Krulik, S., & Rudnick, J. A. (1994). Reflect…For Better Problem Solving and Reasoning. Arithmetic Teacher, 41 (6), 334-338.

Margulies, N. (2004). Mapping Inner Space: Learning and Teaching Visual Mapping. Crown House Publishing.

Martin, S., & McMillan, D. (1986). Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

McMillan, D., & Martin, S. (1988). More Brain Boosters. Palo Alto, CA: Monday Morning Books.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999). Dealing with Dilemmas: Coaching Students in Decision Making. Glenview, IL: Good Year Books.

Schwartz, S., & Bone, M. (1995). Retelling, Relating, Reflecting: Beyond the 3 R’s. Toronto, ON: Irwin Publishing.

 

 

Self-selected Process

Online resources

I Was Just Wondering learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

I Need to Know learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

Kanevsky, L. (2002). Choice: A Way to Share Responsibility for Differentiating Curriculum. Gifted Education Communicator, 33 (3), 48-50. [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/3DMB1EkGPlVakpe]

Kingore’s KWRDL (Know–Want to Know-Resources–Do–Learned) Form:  http://www.bertiekingore.com/learning.htm

Kingore’s Student Proposal for a Replacement Task (Kingore): http://www.bertiekingore.com/replacement_task.pdf

Kanevsky’s list of process options (verbs):  https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/oYLssPrTtoZ3BAR

Possibility for Learning Survey [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=125]

Print resources

Gibbons, M. (2002). The Self-Directed Learning Handbook: Challenging Adolescent Students to Excel. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Kohn, A. (1993). Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. Phi Delta Kappan, 75 (1), 8-20.

Merritt, D. (2007). Independent Study: Where Creative Minds Expand. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (1984). The Research Book: For Gifted Programs K-8. O’Fallon, MO: Book Lures.

Polette, N. (2008). Research Without Copying: For Primary Grades. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Polette, N. (2008). Stop the Copying with Wild & Wacky Research Projects.  Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Polette, N. (2009). Research Without Copying (3rd ed.). Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Renzulli, J. S. (1997). Interest-A-Lyzer: Family of Instruments. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2007). Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Best Practices for the Classroom. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press. (see “Think Tac Toe” chapter)

Schack, G. D., & Starko, A. J. (1998). Research Comes Alive: Guidebook for Conducting Original Research with Middle and High School Students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

Wiederhold, C. W. (1995). Cooperative Learning & Higher-Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Cooperative Learning.

 

 

Variety

Blizzard, G. S.  (1992). Come look with me:  Exploring landscape art with children. Charlottesville: Thomasson-Grant, Inc.

Borba, M. (1989). Esteem builders: A K-8 self-esteem curriculum for improving student achievement, behavior and school climate. Rolling Hills Estates: Jalmar Press.

Canfield, J., & Siccone, F. (1995).  101 ways to develop student self-esteem and responsibility.  Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Dillon, J. T. (1981b).  To question and not to question during discussion:  II.  Non-questioning techniques.  Journal of Teacher Education, 32(6), 15-20.

Dixon, B., Meyer, J., & Hardy, A.  (1986).  Reaching the gifted:  A resource book for affective development.  Toronto: OISE.

Martin, S. , McMillan, D. & Hillam, C.  (1986). Brain boosters. Palo Alto: Monday Morning Books.

McMillan, D., Martin, S., & Hillam, C.  (1988). More brain boosters. Palo Alto: Monday Morning Books.

Meyers, D. M., & Casteel, J. D. (1999).  Dealing with dilemmas: Coaching students in decision making. Glenview, IL: Goodyear Publications

Simpson, J. W., Delaney, J. M., Carroll, K. L., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., & Olson, J. L. (1998).  Creating meaning through art; teacher as choice maker. Columbus, OH: Merrill.

 

 

PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES

Authentic Audience

Online resource

Math competitions: http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/mathematics/competitions/index.php

Print resources

Karnes, F. A., & Riley, T. L. (2013). The Best Competitions for Talented Kids. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The Ultimate Guide for Student Product Development and Evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Tallent-Runnels, M. K., & Candler-Lotven, A. C. (2007). Academic Competitions for Gifted Students: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

 

 

Feedback & Assessment

Online resources

Earl, L., Katz, S., & Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Education (2006). Rethinking Classroom Assessment with Purpose in Mind: Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning, Assessment of Learning. City: Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Education.  [https://www.wncp.ca/media/40539/rethink.pdf]

Hoffman, L. (n.d.).  Preassessment Tools: Before learning assessment strategies.  http://ms217goalsettingpd.wikispaces.com/file/view/Preassessment+Strategies.doc

Kanevsky, L. (2003). Criteria Are Critical. Gifted Education Communicator, 34 (1), 57. [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/7F79kzFfwzGCngu]

Variety of pre-assessment ideas:  http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Pre-Assessment

Print resources

Alfonsi, C. (2008). Hey, Teacher!  Get off that stage: Assessing student thinking with Socratic seminars.  Ohio Journal of English Language Arts, 48(1), 65-71.

Burke, K. (2009).  How to Assess Authentic Learning (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Burke, K. (2010).  Balanced Assessment:  From Formative to Summative. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

Coil, C., & Merritt, D. (2001). Solving the Assessment Puzzle Piece by Piece. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning.

Downton, A., Knight, R., Clarke, D., & Lewis, G. (2006). Mathematics Assessment for Learning:  Rich Tasks and Work Samples. Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne).

Galton, M. (2010). Assessing group work. In P. L. Peterson, E. L. Baker, & B. McGaw (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education (pp. 342-347). London: Elsevier Science.

Gibbons, M. (2002). The Self-Directed Learning Handbook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Heacox, D. (2009).  Applying practical and doable assessment strategies.  In Making differentiation a habit (p. 25-55).  Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The Ultimate Guide for Student Product Development and Evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Kingore, B. (2007). Assessment: Timesaving Procedures for Busy Teachers (4th Ed.). Austin, TX: Professional Associates Publishing.

Kingore, B. (2008). Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective: How to Challenge Advanced Potentials in Mixed-Ability Classrooms. Austin, TX: Professional Associates Publishing.

Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2014). Assessing Differentiated Student Products: A Protocol for Development and Evaluation (2nd ed.). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Stiggins, R. (2009, February). Assessment for Learning in Upper Elementary Grades. Phi Delta Kappan, 419-421.

Stiggins, R. J. (2012). An Introduction to Student-Involved Assessment FOR Learning (6th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Stiggins, R. J., Arter, J. A., Chappuis, J., & Chappuis, S. (2009). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using It Well.  Portland, OR: Assessment Training Institute.

William, D., & Leahy, S. (2015). Embedding formative assessment. West Palm Beach, FL: Learning Sciences International.

 

 

Self-selected Product

Online resources

I Was Just Wondering learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

I Need to Know learning contract [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=533]

Kanevsky’s list of product options:  https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/LaoXSlX6QLDApiz

Kanevsky, L. (2002). Choice: A Way to Share Responsibility for Differentiating Curriculum. Gifted Education Communicator, 33 (3), 48-50. [https://vault.sfu.ca/index.php/s/3DMB1EkGPlVakpe]

Kingore’s KWRDL (Know–Want to Know-Resources–Do–Learned) Form:  http://www.bertiekingore.com/learning.htm

Kingore’s Student Proposal for a Replacement Task (Kingore): http://www.bertiekingore.com/replacement_task.pdf

Possibility for Learning Survey [http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=125]

The My Way…An Expression Style Instrument:  http://gifted.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/961/2015/10/myway.pdf

Print resources

Hertzog, N. O. (1998). Open-Ended Activities: Differentiation through Learner Response. Gifted Child Quarterly, 42 (4), 212-227.

Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The Ultimate Guide for Student Product Development and Evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Kohn, A. (1993). Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. Phi Delta Kappan, 75 (1), 8-20.

Renzulli, J. S. (1997). Interest-A-Lyzer: Family of Instruments. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

 

 

Transformations

Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2000). The Ultimate Guide for Student Product Development and Evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Kingore, B. (2007). Reaching All Learners: Making Differentiation Work. Austin, TX: Professional Associates Publishing.

Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2009). Assessing Differentiated Student Products: A Protocol for Development and Evaluation. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

 

 





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