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H.O.T.S.(higher order thinking skills) & Strategies A variety of approaches can be used to meet the needs of the gifted learner in the regular classroom. In developing the curriculum the teacher can consider making changes in four areas:
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Compacting...the student spends less time on regular classroom assignments and has more time to work on applications... Compacting is a strategy designed to streamline the amount of time the student spends on the regular curriculum. This strategy allows students to demonstrate what they know, to do assignments in those areas where work is needed, and then to be freed to work on other curricular areas based on their readiness and/or interest.Independent StudyIndependent study is an opportunity for students to pursue areas of personal interest or to individually investigate course topics. Components of an independent study program include:
Tiered AssignmentsTiered assignments are designed to meet the needs of a group of learners functioning at various levels. Students work on the same content, but are asked different questions and are provided with different activities which are assigned according to ability. Some teachers involve students in the process by using choice charts. By teaching the students Bloom's taxonomy and creative thinking skills, students can design questions and activities for different levels of thinking. The teacher works with the students in deciding which questions and activities they will be responsible for completing and in setting evaluation criteria (rubrics).Word SplashA word splash is a collection of key terms, vocabulary, or concepts centered around a topic or theme the students are about to study. The word splash serves as an activator about a new topic to be studied. It allows the students to use prior knowledge. In this way, the word splash may be used as a preassessment tool. Finally, the strategy offers students an opportunity to make predictions. Steps:
TABA
Creative ThinkingFluency
Flexibility
Originality
Elaboration
SCAMPERCreative Problem SolvingThe ability to use a multiple set process to identify, research, plan, and evaluate a problem that requires a novel, yet workable solution in order to remedy or alter a problematic situation. |
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