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MICHELLE ECKSTEINEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
BOULDER, COLORADO
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Gifted and Talented Education for the 21st Century
Education in the 21st Century
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We are preparing our children for a future that is full of unknowns.
What do children need to do today to prepare for an unpredictable future?
“The most important thing we can realize, is that although technology is changing, it is the nature of information that must be the guiding principal for retooling education for the 21st Century.” (David Warlick)
Pedagogy and Best Practices
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Enrichment 2.0 is based on the newest pedagogy regarding instructional technology and best practices in gifted education.
• Flat Classroom Model based on Thomas Friedman’s Flat World
• Joseph Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model of Enrichment Clusters
• Bloom’s taxonomy for high level thinking skills• Authentic, constructivist learning methodology
21st Century Constructivist Learning
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Has many resources available to a student Engages students in experiences that challenge their
previous conceptions of their existing knowledge Allows student responses to drive lessons Encourages questioning by asking open-ended
questions Uses terminology such as "classify", "analyze", and
"create" Encourages and accepts student autonomy and
initiative Uses primary sources along with interactive materials Insists on clear expression in communication from
students Is connected and collaborative
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What are Enrichment Clusters?
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• Internet based learning groups• Multi –grade, interest focused groups• Opportunities for students to work in
areas of strength• Focused toward the production of real
world products or services• Modeled after the ways in which
knowledge utilization, thinking skills, and interpersonal relations take place in the real world.
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Where do Enrichment Clusters begin?
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Students will formulate their own questions within a topic area
Students will connected and collaborative technologies: blogs, wikis, podcasts, vodcasts, internet research skills
Students will create authentic products to present their conclusions
No Boundaries
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Wide range of individuals can participate: Gifted students from rural areas can collaborate with
other gifted students. Gifted students can collaborate with students from
different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Adult mentors outside immediate community can
provide feedback and scaffolding. International experts and professionals can support
and enhance learning. Students with extremely unique interests can find like
minded peers within a larger community of learners.
Sample Topics
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Visit the Enrichment 2.0 Wiki to explore and share resources for creating Enrichment 2.0 clusters.
http://enrichment2.wikispaces.com/
Tools of the Enrichment 2.0 Cluster
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GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
MICHELLE ECKSTEINEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
BOULDER, COLORADO [email protected]
WWW.TALENTEDANDGIFTED.NET
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Enrichment 2.0