Chapter 7 Curriculum Models

Curriculum Models Form the theoretical framework within which specific learning activities may be planned

Overview of Curriculum Models Schoolwide Enrichment Model Autonomous Learner Model Levels of Service Approach Purdue Three-Stage Enrichment Model Parallel Curriculum Model Multiple Menu Model Integrated Curriculum Model Mentoring Mathematical Minds Model The Grid: A Model to Construct Differentiated Curriculum Talents Unlimited

Schoolwide Enrichment Model: Renzulli and Reis Type I Enrichment General Exploratory Activities Type II Enrichment Group Training Activities Type III Enrichment Self-selected Problems Authentic Audiences

Schoolwide Enrichment Model Appeal of SEM Include students Schoolwide focus Talent Pool Secondary Triad Model Talent Pool by Content Areas Specific Classes

Autonomous Learner Model: Betts Comprehensive program guide Learner-differentiated activities Affective as well as cognitive goals

Autonomous Learner Model: Dimensions Orientation Individual Development Enrichment Activities Seminars In-Depth Study

Levels of Service Approach: Treffinger and Selby Services for ALL students Level 2 Services for MANY students Level 3 Services for SOME students

Purdue Three-Stage Enrichment Model: Feldhusen, et al. Component 1 Program Goals Component 2 Student Selection and Grouping Component 3 Trained Teachers Component 4 and 5 Curriculum and Instruction

Purdue Three-Stage Enrichment Model: Curriculum and Instruction Divergent and Convergent Thinking Complex Problem Solving Independent Study Skills Secondary Program Options

Parallel Curriculum: Tomlinson, Kaplan, Renzulli, Purcell, Leppien, and Burns Core Parallel Connections Parallel Practice Parallel Identity Parallel

Multiple Menu Model: Renzulli Knowledge Menu Instructional Objectives/Student Activities Menu Instructional Strategies Menu Instructional Sequences Menu Artistic Modifications Menu

Multiple Menu Model: Knowledge Menu Location, Definition, and Organization Basic Principles and Functional Concepts Knowledge about Methodology Knowledge about Specifics

Multiple Menu Model: Instructional Objectives/ Student Activities Menu Assimilation and Retention Information Analysis Information Synthesis and Application Evaluation

Integrated Curriculum Model: Van Tassel-Baska Advanced Content Dimension Process/Product Dimension Issues/Themes Dimension

Mentoring Mathematical Minds Model Advanced Content Enrichment Elementary age curriculum Specific lesson developed

The Grid: Constructing Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted: Kaplan Content Process Product Affective Component

Talents Unlimited Introductory sessions on multiple talent instruction Modeling and demonstration of talents instruction Classroom practice teaching sessions One-to-one and small-group planning sessions

General Themes: Differentiate tasks to accommodate varying skill levels Present content above grade level Explicitly teach creative and critical thinking skills Address emotional and affective needs of the gifted in group and individual options

General Themes: Build curriculum around “big ideas” or themes Provide interdisciplinary curriculum to provoke depth and complexity of thought Use authentic methodologies

Summary Schoolwide Enrichment Model Autonomous Learner Model Levels of Service Approach Purdue Three-Stage Enrichment Model Parallel Curriculum Model Multiple Menu Model Integrated Curriculum Model Mentoring Mathematical Minds Model The Grid: A Model to Construct Differentiated Curriculum Talents Unlimited