What was the most interesting or crucial piece of information about acceleration that you gained AND how did it change your opinion about this information? by Ms. Searcy https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm Please respond to the two-prong question by clicking on any open space. Read the responses of at least four classmates. en-us 2016-10-16 20:54:07 UTC 2016-10-18 22:11:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648167 The most crucial ]]> 2016-10-18 22:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648167 Crucial piece is how many methods there are to accelerate.  https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648172 2016-10-18 22:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648172 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648222 The most crucial or eye opening thing was there is a well developed process for acceleration. It changed my opinion and hope that it is possible when protocols are followed.]]> 2016-10-18 22:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648222 I thought it was just grade skipping. limingm1 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648223 I did not realize all the different levels involved in "acceleration."]]> 2016-10-18 22:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648223 The https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648262 2016-10-18 22:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648262 Social maladjustment seemed to just be a minor inconvenience to students. The benefits outweighed the downfalls. andersons41 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648265 2016-10-18 22:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648265 curryb4321 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648302 There are many types of acceleration besides grade skipping. This made me think more about what I can do for kids who are gifted but not in a higher level class. Normally, I would feel disheartened like I could do nothing to help further this student's learning, but now I see that there are so many things tools to differentiate this child's learning that doesn't involve moving him/her out of my classroom.]]> 2016-10-18 22:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648302 (Tamara Watson)  christianr1 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648324 It thought that the students social emotional development played  a larger roll in determining if a student should be accelerated. It didn't change my opinion on the subject. 
I thought it was interesting also that for the most part students felt that they weren't really missing out on much by skipping grades ]]> 2016-10-18 22:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648324 There are twenty forms of acceleration moranb2 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648331 I thought acceleration was simply whether or not students moved ahead to the next grade early so it was interesting to know that it is a more complex process than that with opportunities for differentiation.]]> 2016-10-18 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648331 There are 20 different forms of acceleration. https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648371 2016-10-18 22:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648371 The variety of ways of pieces of data/info. that are used to accelerate students is amazing! My opinion is not really changed, but it does depend on where you are. https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648380

]]> 2016-10-18 22:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648380 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648398 That acceleration and enrichment are not the same thing. ]]> 2016-10-18 22:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648398 There are many different forms of acceleration and it is more complicated than one may originally think. It is a very personal decision that needs to be made, and should be done on a case by case basis. https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648399 2016-10-18 22:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648399 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648401 Many factors to consider in acceleration decisions-changed my opinion in terms of re-evaluating what is our school's norm because not all factors are considered...especially "beliefs of school personnel"]]> 2016-10-18 22:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648401 Enrichment vs. Accelartion  https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648404 The most critical piece of information I gain was noting the differences between enrichment and acceleration. Acceleration is nothing extra, but enrichment is adding to the provided curriculum. ]]> 2016-10-18 22:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648404 acceleration should be done on a case by case basis. I feel that masses acceleration is not really what a most kids need.  https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648412 2016-10-18 22:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648412 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648434 Acceleration is a far more complex concept than I assumed. It changed my point of view but I still think acceleration leads to poor results. ]]> 2016-10-18 22:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648434 That acceleration is an important aspect of differentiation of instruction for gifted students but it isn't necessary for every gifted student.  We have to understand there are many factors that should contribute to the process of acceleration not just being smart. teach840 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648506 2016-10-18 22:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648506 It was interesting how many parents were so thankful for acceleration. https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648553 2016-10-18 22:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648553 Is a parent really going to admit in writing that they chose the wrong path for their child regarding acceleration?? https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648602 2016-10-18 22:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648602 There are many forms of acceleration and not every gifted student needs to have acceleration within advanced placement and grade skipping as a form of acceleration.    Decisions to be placed in accelerated curriculum have to be made on a variety of factors not just being smart. teach840 https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648755 2016-10-18 22:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648755 A student who is not socially and emotionally ready may not benefit from grade skipping. https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648948   Also, when students are not around other students on their level, this can cause them to feel isolated which can lead to social problems.]]> 2016-10-18 22:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/searcy/wrktncb5demm/wish/131648948