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Differentiation Made Practical

Confidently meet the needs of gifted students whilst covering many other everyday teaching demands. Differentiation made Practical sets out a framework to weave differentiated teaching into an established classroom programme, and offers adaptable topics to suit varied classroom needs.

Ages: 5-13 | Pages: 60 | Code: 5468 | ISBN: 9781877536403
Series: Made Practical

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Rosemary Cathcart

Rosemary Cathcart has spent nearly three decades writing, teaching and advocating throughout New Zealand for better provision for gifted learners. She developed the REACH model in the 1980s, founded New Zealand’s first gifted education centre in 1995, oversaw development of the One Day School, and now heads REACH Education, specialising in professional development in this field. In 2004 she was awarded the QSM for her contribution to gifted education nationwide.

Contents

Introduction4
1. Three significant questions6
The first significant question: why this topic?6
The second significant question: what concepts are neededfor understanding?9
The third significant question: what issues might arise?12
How do other children benefit from the three significant questions?14
Can this planning approach be used in secondary schools?14
In summary ...16
2. Turning planning into a classroom programme18
A multi-dimensional framework18
How to use this model: some essential tips20
3. Three key strategies21
The first key strategy: using choice21
The second key strategy: creating challenge21
The third key strategy: providing for hands-on involvement22
4. How do we know if this approach is working?23
5. Examples24
Choosing your topic24
Discovery and invention25
Fire! Fire!28
Time31
Ancient civilisations: Ancient Egypt34
Crisis!37
Hair on your head40
The air in your life43
Competition: the Olympics are coming!46
School49
Gardens52
Thought55
Walls58