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Our team presented the differences between gifted and above average learners, and characteristics of gifted learners.  We gave information about tiered assignments and let them work together with their grade level on a tiered assignment.  We presented information about the Socratic Method and used the story "the Lady or the Tiger"  which they enjoyed.  They voted unanimously for the the tiger!  We gave information on  multiple intelligences and we let them take the Style Delineator test.  They really enjoyed that!  Overall it was a positive experience. 

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Our team presented the differences between gifted and above average learners, and characteristics of gifted learners.  We gave information about tiered assignments and let them work together with their grade level on a tiered assignment.  We presented information about the Socratic Method and used the story "the Lady or the Tiger"  which they enjoyed.  They voted unanimously for the the tiger!  We gave information on  multiple intelligences and we let them take the Style Delineator test.  They really enjoyed that!  Overall it was a positive experience. 

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Jane Robinson

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Our teachers are concerned about the amount of time differentiation could require. We need to support them and remind them we are not reinventing the wheel. Use the resources we provided such as question stems and Bloom's Taxonomy Literature Activities. Start with small changes and build on it.

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We focused on differentiation strategies, Socratic seminars and multiple intelligences. Teachers enjoyed participating in the seminar and provided lots of positive feedback about using seminars in the classroom. Teachers also enjoyed the Style Delineator. I feel that the most valuable piece was Bloom's level of questioning. Many teachers realized that we spend too much time on lower level questions.

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Our team divided up and focused on differentiation strategies, Socratic seminars and multiple intelligences. Teachers enjoyed participating in the Scoratic seminar and the Style Delineator. Many teachers realized the importance of questioning when we looked at the levels of questioning in Blooms's Taxonomy

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Our team worked hard and did a good job presenting the information. We discussed characteristics of gifted students, differentiation strategies, did the multiple intelligences survey, and  the socratic circle.  Teachers got into a big discussion about how the socratic method would work in the lower grades.

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We divided our teachers into 3 small groups and set up stations with  differentiation strategies.  Our teachers really enjoyed being able to not only learn from these strategies but they also enjoyed playing student and discussing ideas about what may work in their own classroom
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I felt like my team did a great job presenting the information.  Many teachers commented that they could/would/do use the tiered lesson plans in their classrooms.  They also commented that they had not seen the differences in Gifted/Above level kids before.  I think that was an eye opener for many (myself included when we learned that).  We stressed the importance of differentiation and I know that hit home with the group as well.  I agree with Scarlet and Michelle.  We cannot let this ride until March and then expect a big change.  We need to capitalize on getting the ball rolling now and by March, it will be not just an information and try to plan a lesson session, but also a collaboration session. - Shannon Buelin

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I was SUPER nervous because talking to adults isn't in my comfort zone.  I have to realize that not everyone is going to be thrilled to listen to what you have to tell them. If I can get over those two things, I will be fine.

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DDC Team,

I felt like a proud little mom (LOL) when I heard what a fantastic job you guys did with your staff PD. Your administrators had great things to say about your presentations and it sounds like some groups injected some fun and humor into the process. I wish I could have been there to see each one of you. I know you have to present again in March and don't worry, you will be well prepared. Between now and my next round of visits (in January) I will continue adding resources and "things of interest" to our google folder.  When I make big deposits of "new stuff" I will alert you via email.

Keep the fire lit for differentiation anytime you can.  Like Scarlet said, this isn't a topic that can be brought up in October and left alone until March. When opportunity presents itself, email your colleagues with articles or helpful tools you come across. This will help to keep differentiated practice at the forefront of their minds and it supports the foundation you've already laid.

Again, great job last week team!!!

Michelle

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Our teachers really enjoyed that we divided them into teams of 3 or 4 based on their responses to the Multiple Intelligences survey.  We gave each team a task based on their preferences.  What also worked was that each of our presenters shared our own experiences with Tiered Lessons and Questioning, and we gave the teachers some time to work with each other to come up with ideas and strategies they could implement the following week.

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Our teachers really enjoyed that we divided them into teams of 3 or 4 based on their responses to the Multiple Intelligences survey.  We gave each team a task based on their preferences.  What also worked was that each of our presenters shared our own experiences with Tiered Lessons and Questioning, and we gave the teachers some time to work with each other to come up with ideas and strategies they could implement the following week.

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I know between now and March 8, my team and I will have to make sure the teachers work towards differentiation in terms of multiple intelligences, varying questions and creating tiered lessons. It's not something we can introduce in October and not mention again until March. --Scarlet Holleman

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What worked was that my team felt very prepared to present to our school because Michelle's presentation and guidance allowed us to feel confident presenting the material.  Our staff was very receptive to the information and worked collaboratively during the PD to create tiered lesson plans.--Scarlet Holleman

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What Can We Work On?

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What Worked?