Methods and Models in Gifted Education
RENZULLI'S SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT MODEL
Applications
of Renzulli
[http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~nrcgt/sem/semart.html]
KOHLBERG’S MORAL DILEMMA DISCUSSIONS
Background
and Applications of Kohlberg
[http://www.psy.pdx.edu/PsiCafe/KeyTheorists/Kohlberg.htm]
Overview of Kohlberg
[http://www.Haverford.edu/psych/ddavis/p109g/kohlberg.dilemmas.html]
A Summary of
Kohlberg [http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/kohlberg.html]
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
Center
for Problem-Based Learning [http://www.udel.edu/pbl/]
Problem-Based Learning in Math
and Science [http://www.imsa.edu/center]
Sample Units for
PBL [http://www.udel.edu.pbl/problems/]
Global Ideas Bank
The site for the Global Ideas Bank holds innumerable
ideas for ill-structured problems from all over the world -
everything from world hunger and taxation to the need for
facial exercise. People's solutions to the problems
are proposed, and you can evaluate their solutions.
Fabulous way to develop critical problem solving
skills. [http://www.globalideasbank.org/]
GARDNER'S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Multiple
Intelligences and Learning Styles
[http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.mi.htm]
Walter McKenzie's
Multiple Intelligence Pages Lesson plans,
explanations of each intelligence and inventories of
students' intelligences are included on this terrific web
site.[http://www.surfaquarium.com/MI/]
TABA’S TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR INDUCTIVE
REASONING
Inductive and
Deductive Reasoning in Science
[http://scied.gsu.edu/Hassard/mos/7.4.html]
Hilda Taba:
The Inductive Model Fascinating explanations and
applicatons of the use of the Taba Model, including a
powerpoint presentation on the use of Taba with the
Periodic Table and databases. Be patient in using this
site; it is cleverly designed so that you have to run your
mouse over the home page to find what's
there![http://imet.csus.edu/fundamentals/inductive/]
SEMINARS
Sample
Seminars and Overview [http://www.paideia.org]
Socratic
Seminars This site explains the hows and whys of
Socratic method of teaching and seminars.
[http://www.studyguide.org/socratic_seminar.htm]
Socratic
Seminars Rubrics for evaluating seminar
participation, as well as excellent pre-seminar coaching
activities, are given at this site.
[http://www.teachnlearn.org/socratic_seminars.htm]
Overview
of Paideia Framework
[http://www.alittlecreation.com/Glades/paideia.html]
AUTONOMOUS LEARNER MODEL (George Betts)
Overview of George Betts' Autonomous Learner Model and its
components
[http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/gifttal/provision/provgeor.htm]
A
Description of the Betts-inspired Night of the Notables
Program based on the Autonomous Learner Model
(ALM).
[http://home.pacific.net.au/~greg.hub/notables.html]
Article by George Betts about the relationship
between Autonomous Learner Model and life-long learning
with the
gifted.[http://www.ceo.balrt.catholic.edu.au/gt_site/Gifted/Facilitating_Life_long_Learners.pdf]
CALVIN TAYLOR'S MULTIPLE TALENTS MODEL
Taylor's Multiple-Talent Model This site gives an
excellent overview of the 6 talent areas addressed by
Taylor's Model, and their uses.
[http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/gifttal/provision/provtayl.htm]
The Effects of the Talents Unlimited Model on Creative Productivity in Gifted Youngsters This article makes a great connections between the Renzulli Schoolwide Enrichment Model and Taylor's Multiple Talents (Talents Unlimited) Model.[http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/pdf/Talents_and_Type_IIIs.pdf]