Differentiating instruction for gifted students in regular education social studies classes |
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| Authors: | Debra A Troxclair |
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| Institution: | Assistant professor of Special Education , University of South Alabama , Mobile |
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| Abstract: | Educational reform movements are transforming the shape of schools. Classroom populations are becoming more diverse as the number of students with disparate learning needs increases. Revised standards and performance expectations in the area of social studies are requiring teachers to make major shifts in teaching practices and strategies. Differentiation of instruction is necessary to meet the varied learning needs of diverse learners in social studies classes, especially gifted students. Curriculum compacting provides time for enrichment and/or acceleration for gifted learners. Conceptual thematic units, questioning strategies, interest development centers, independent study programs, and mentor‐ships are enrichment opportunities which can be implemented in regular education social studies classes to meet the learning needs of gifted students. |
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| Keywords: | creativity problem‐finding curriculum |
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