Book Resources for Teachers
Differentiated Instruction Resources
Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom by D. Heacox, 2002.
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson, 2005. This easy read will provide background information on differentiated instruction and how to implement and manage it in your classroom.
Strategies for Differentiating in the Content Areas by Beverly Strayer & Troy Strayer, 2007. Strategies given are geared towards grades 5 and up.
Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites by Marcia L. Tate, 2003. Instructional strategies that engage the brain.
Strategies for Differentiating in the Content Areas by Beverly Strayer & Troy Strayer, 2007. Strategies given are geared towards grades 5 and up.
Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites by Marcia L. Tate, 2003. Instructional strategies that engage the brain.
Wormeli, Rick. (2006). Fair isn't always equal: Assessment and grading in the differentiated classroom. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Essential Questioning
Links:
“Ask Essential Questions to Inspire Lifelong Learning” - http://pd.rubicon.com/2015/06/01/essential-questions/
The Essential Questions Handbook - http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/ebooks/Essential_Questions_Handbook.pdf
The Miniature Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions - http://www.criticalthinking.org/files/SAM-Questions2005.pdf
Question Matrix - http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/assessment/files/pages/strategies/Question_Matrix.pdf
“Ask Essential Questions to Inspire Lifelong Learning” - http://pd.rubicon.com/2015/06/01/essential-questions/
The Essential Questions Handbook - http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/ebooks/Essential_Questions_Handbook.pdf
The Miniature Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions - http://www.criticalthinking.org/files/SAM-Questions2005.pdf
Question Matrix - http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/assessment/files/pages/strategies/Question_Matrix.pdf
Social/Emotional Needs Resources
Learning to be a Durable Person by Mary Hennenfent, 2008. An affective needs curriculum for K-5 Gifted and Talented Children Addressing Social and Emotional Needs.
Links:
Lesson/activity to teach and inspire perseverance and grit - https://eduguideblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rose-that-grew-from-concrete_student-go1.pdf
(Teacher guide - https://eduguideblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rose-that-grew-from-concrete_teacher-lp1.pdf
Lesson/activity to teach and inspire perseverance and grit - https://eduguideblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rose-that-grew-from-concrete_student-go1.pdf
(Teacher guide - https://eduguideblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rose-that-grew-from-concrete_teacher-lp1.pdf
Creative Thinking Resources
Brilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking by Will Hussey, 2013. Stretch gifted and talented children - and everyone else - in primary schools.
Video Resources
DI Myths and Misconceptions Video Series by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Two Misconceptions about DI
A Misconception About DI
A Rationale for DI in Today's Classrooms
DI In Action: A Multi-Tiered Approach
Academic Success for All Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
Reaching All High School Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
"I am Gifted"
http://www.teachertube.com/video/i-am-gifted-126208
Two Misconceptions about DI
A Misconception About DI
A Rationale for DI in Today's Classrooms
DI In Action: A Multi-Tiered Approach
Academic Success for All Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
Reaching All High School Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
"I am Gifted"
http://www.teachertube.com/video/i-am-gifted-126208
Support Groups
Do you have parents of gifted students
needing help and support? Refer them to
join the SENG
Model Parent Discussion Group